What is a makerspace? by Debbie BLOME

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What is a makerspace?

Published on Nov 01, 2019

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A makerspace is a place where students can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials.

Photo by Sharon Drummond

Makerspaces are zones of self-directed learning. They support invention and interaction among inventors, and promote multi-disciplinary thinking and learning.

Makerspaces can democratize learning and create a culture of participation among all students.

References
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Rendina, D. (2015, Apr 2). Defining makerspaces: What research says. [blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.renovatedlearning.com/2015/04/02/defining-makerspaces-part-1/
Image from Haikudeck.com

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Educause Learning Initiative. (2013, Apr 9) 7 things you should know about makerspaces. Retrieved from https://library.educause.edu/resources/2013/4/7-things-you-should-know-abou...
San Jose Public Library (2014, Nov. 6) sanjoselibrary [digital image]. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/sanjoselibrary/15775373545 CC BY-SA 2.0

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Fleming, L. & Krakower, B. (2016, July 19). Makerspaces and equal access to learning [blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/makerspaces-equal-access-to-learning-laura-fl...)
Vanderkaay, S. (2016, July 9). Makers + Spaces [digital image]. Retrieved from https://tinyurl.com/y69msq9h

Debbie BLOME