A place where people can come together to use, and learn to use materials as well as develop creative projects. Makerspaces promote learning through play and can be created in a classroom, a library or even in a stand alone building. The important idea is that it is a place that can be used for a range of activities with changing and flexible educational goals and creative purposes. We have seen Makerspaces in all different shapes and sizes and whilst they are most commonly associated with using technology to create and design,typically the spaces will;
- Foster play, exploration and participatory learning
- Facilitate informal learning opportunities where connections between home, school, and community are enabled and encouraged.
- Collaborative learning where educators and students pool their skills and knowledge and share in the tasks of teaching and learning;
- Develop a culture of creating as opposed to consuming
Our class Makerspace is filled with a variety of building materials to foster our creativity. Students are given opportunities to plan and build, make mistakes and revise, and experience hands on learning.