everyday makerspaces: low-tech, highly engaging library programming for youth
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These slides accompanied a July 2014 webinar for the Education Institute (Ontario Library Association).TRANSCRIPT
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Everyday Makerspaces:
Low-Tech, Highly Engaging Library Programming for Youth
!!
Amy Koester
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Hi there!Amy Koester
!Children’s Librarian
!St. Charles City-County
Library District in Missouri, USA
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Today we’ll discuss…What constitutes a makerspace
How makerspaces align with library goals
Using a STEAM framework for maker activities
Resources to help YOU make at your library
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Today we’ll discuss…What constitutes a makerspace
How makerspaces align with library goals
Using a STEAM framework for maker activities
Resources to help YOU make at your library
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Today we’ll discuss…What constitutes a makerspace
How makerspaces align with library goals
Using a STEAM framework for maker activities
Resources to help YOU make at your library
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Today we’ll discuss…What constitutes a makerspace
How makerspaces align with library goals
Using a STEAM framework for maker activities
Resources to help YOU make at your library
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What is this “makerspace” thing?
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Making is really an attitude.
Explore new skills!
Create something meaningful!
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Makerspace =
Interactive activities
Variety of supplies
Plenty of time
(Space)
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Makerspace =
A sense of accomplishment & personal empowerment.
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So how do makerspaces fit library goals?
Programs & services
Lifelong learners
Community engagement
The third space
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Makerspaces are simply another iteration of the programming we
already offer. !
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Let’s talk maker programs.
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STEAM as a Framework
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The Maker SpectrumLow-tech = materials primarily on hand, minimal prior experience with the activities
Medium-tech = some specialty materials, some prior experience with the activities
High-tech = significant supplies investment, expertise is a huge plus
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The Maker SpectrumLow-tech = materials primarily on hand, minimal prior experience with the activities
Medium-tech = some specialty materials, some prior experience with the activities
High-tech = significant supplies investment, expertise is a huge plus
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The Maker SpectrumLow-tech = materials primarily on hand, minimal prior experience with the activities
Medium-tech = some specialty materials, some prior experience with the activities
High-tech = significant supplies investment, expertise is a huge plus
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The Maker SpectrumLow-tech = materials primarily on hand, minimal prior experience with the activities
Medium-tech = some specialty materials, some prior experience with the activities
High-tech = significant supplies investment, expertise is a huge plus
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Low-tech Maker Program: Build Something
Gingerbread Houses
Supplies:
milk cartons
graham crackers
icing
candy
Engineering, Art
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Low-tech Maker Program: Build Something
LEGO Club
Supplies:
LEGO bricks
(Building platforms)
(Challenges)
(Display space)
Engineering, Art, Math
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Low-tech Maker Program: Design Challenge
Marble Run Mania
Supplies:
marbles
recyclables
scissors
electric tape
Science, Engineering, Art, Math
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Low-tech Maker Program: Design Challenge
Marshmallow Towers
Supplies:
mini marshmallows
toothpicks
design books
Technology, Engineering, Art, Math
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Low-tech Maker Program: Craft & Create
Cardmaking Crafternoon
Supplies:
paper
art supplies
scissors, glue, & tape
papercraft books
Engineering, Art, Math
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Low-tech Maker Program: Craft & Create
Duct Tape Designs
Supplies:
lots of duct tape
scissors
duct tape craft books
(internet access)
Technology, Engineering, Art, Math
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Low-tech Maker Program: Build a World
Bonjour, Paris!
Supplies:
papercraft templates
scissors, glue, & tape
coloring utensils
Engineering, Artimage from made by joel
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Low-tech Maker Program: Build a World
Recycled Doll Houses
Supplies:
recycled cardboard
old magazines
scissors, glue, & tape
dolls/figurines
Engineering, Art, Math
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Low-tech Maker Program: Build a World
Playground Adventures
Supplies:
shoe boxes
books on simple machines
craft supplies & paint chips
scissors, glue, & tape
Science, Engineering, Art
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Poll 1What types of low-tech maker programs can you
envision offering at your library?
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Medium-tech Maker Program: Get Wired
MaKey MaKey
Supplies:
MaKey MaKey kits
computers with USB ports
Science, Technology, Engineering
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Medium-tech Maker Program: Get Wired
Scratch Games
Supplies:
computers with internet access
computer with projection capabilities
Technology, Art, Math
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Medium-tech Maker Program: Get Wired
Squishy Circuits
Supplies:
Squishy Circuits kits
conductive dough
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art
image from Make:
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Medium-tech Maker Program: It’s Alive!
Art Bots
Supplies:
cheap electric toothbrushes
pool noodles
craft supplies
markers
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math
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Medium-tech Maker Program: It’s Alive!
Bristle Bots
Supplies:
Bristle Bot Party Pack kit
side cutters & wire strippers
race course
Science, Technology, Engineering
image from Anne Clark, www.sotomorrowblog.com
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Poll 2What types of medium-tech maker programs can
you envision offering at your library?
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No space? No problem!
!Mobile Makerspaces
!à la Karen Jensen @ Betty Warmack Branch Library
(TX)image from Teen Librarian Toolbox
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Don’t forget to tap community
partners!!
Local Businesses, Tech Startups, & Non-profits
!à la Justin Hoenke @
Chattanooga Public Library (TN)
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Find your best resources.
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Online ResourcesMake It @ Your Library
Blogs
Teen Librarian Toolbox
so tomorrow
Imagine | Make | Play
search “library + maker”
wikiHow
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Community Experts
Local children’s/science museums
Local artists
STEM-area businesses
Hobby societies
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Raid Your Non-fiction Stacks!
Find those how-to books!
Think about what topics will pique kids’ interests
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Purchasing Supplies
Consider how you can repurpose and/or add on to what you already have
Peruse your local dollar store
Always solicit reviews & recommendations
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Seeking Donations
LEGOs
Gently used equipment
Financial contributions
Friends of the Library
image “OIC—Donations” by flickr user Joe Schueller, Creative Commons licensed
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Poll 3What maker/STEAM resources are you going to
tap following this webinar?
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Go forth and make!
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Questions? Comments?
Ideas?!
Let’s chat! !
@amyeileenk !
http://showmelibrarian.blogspot.com
image “Question Box” by flickr user Raymond Bryson, Creative Commons licensed