The makers movement

We watched this video "The maker movement in schools" by  Jason Wik & Gabriel Wilkes, They are part of |TEDxTokyoTeachers

 The following is a summary of the main points: 

The future of education is Innovation and how do we foster this?
One answer is STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics

This can be applied in

• Real life situations
• maker tool set e.g.
• electronics
• coding
• 3D modelling ( 3D printers) and 
• robotics

When we use digital technology it is only the tools which have changed

"Innovation infused curriculum render ideas into real life situations"

We can use a framework - this provides the criteria  (e.g. science teacher)

Inquiring & designing

• Outline problem
• Testable prediction
• Collect data
• Evaluate results ( e.g. solar light bulb for energy project)

Different tools are used and we could use this in maths, engineering, fine arts, sports and language

An example of this is playing test demo e.g. pinball
Children and teaching adults how to make again

Maker revival
e.g. NASA astronaut - this was made using:
scratch, makey makey and snap together electronics (little bits, Mindstorms robotics (lego), arduino (sound), motion detectors
collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and communication



I like the idea of using #Scratch and #Makeymakey as tools. The examples in the videos showed a range of resources which I think would be awesome to have in a classroom. I wish I could improve the students access to electronics as I could see this being so effective when designing and innovating. I think the cost is a barrier at the moment. Scratch by itself is free to use and can be made to create games or interactive stories.  I would introduce students to Scratch and let them try some of the tutorials, perhaps show them a few demos. #Hornby #Rangiora #Christchurch