The Materials of a Makerspace

The technologies presented in this resource have been selected to support educators in introducing, or expanding, makerspace in their own classrooms or schools.  A wide variety of technologies have been included; from no-technology requirements, such as inventions with recycled materials; to mid-technology requirements, such as digital storytelling, to high-technology requirements, such as Dash and Dot.  There is something for everyone! 

Each technology page contains links to resources that are informative and instructive for that element of the makerspace.  Each section offers classroom applications, lessons, tutorials, and videos. Introduce one technology at a time, as to not overwhelm yourself or your students.  By mastering one technology at a time, the likelihood of sustaining and expanding the makerspace is improved. The purpose of these pages is to have the materials at your fingertips when you are ready. 

If you are new to a technology, take time to review the resources and videos, and complete the student challenges yourself; making yourself comfortable before introducing the technology to your students.  In this way, you will be better able to support and challenge your students appropriately. ​​

Check back often! There are many exciting pages still to come!