Using Makerspaces to start STEM/STEAM
One of the more practical ways to start STEM/STEAM in a school is through the use of maker spaces. Research the use of maker spaces at your level (elementary, middle school, or high school). In a blog post, explain what a maker space is. What does an effective maker space look like? How can a teacher begin to implement a maker space in their classroom or into their lessons? How does it promote creativity and problem-solving skills? A Makerspace is about exploring and discovering new ideas by creating, building, problem solving, and trying new things. “ A makerspace is a collaborative workspace inside a school, library or separate public/private facility for making, learning, exploring and sharing that uses high tech to no tech tools. These spaces are open to kids, adults, and entrepreneurs and have a variety of maker equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, machines, soldering irons and even sewing machines” (Makerspace.com, 2017). A makerspace is all about ha...
