"Making" a Difference

Metz discusses the maker movement that is a rapidly expanding global community of inventors, tinkerers, designers, and other do-it-yourselfers. Schools are increasingly embracing the maker movement. Maker education involves problem- and project-based learning through open-ended, collaborative fabric...

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Published in:The Science teacher (National Science Teachers Association) 2018-02, Vol.85 (2), p.6-6
Main Author: Metz, Steve
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
21st Century Skills
Active Learning
Creativity
Engineering
Fabrication
Inventions
Schools
Science
Science Teachers
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Summary:Metz discusses the maker movement that is a rapidly expanding global community of inventors, tinkerers, designers, and other do-it-yourselfers. Schools are increasingly embracing the maker movement. Maker education involves problem- and project-based learning through open-ended, collaborative fabrication. Like engineers, makers use an iterative design cycle as they strive to create better solutions. Students solve authentic, personally relevant problems. Whether in a classroom or in a designated "makerspace," students engage with science and engineering practices in a hands-on way to develop and pursue their emerging interests in design, robotics, art, and engineering.
ISSN:0036-8555
1943-4871