ISTE 2015: Takeaway Tips for a Library Maker Space | ISTE 2015 - School Library Journal

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Maker was front and center at the 2015 ISTE conference—and that was a good thing for Jennifer Hanson, director of library services at Worcester (MA) Academy, who is planning a maker space at her school.

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How to Ensure that Making Leads to Learning - School Library Journal

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Making is clearly an engaging activity for students. But are they actually learning anything? Annie Murphy Paul presents a compelling case based on cognitive research.

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Becoming a Lifelong Maker: Start Young - User Generated Education

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I was recently asked what is was about my childhood that led to me being an adult who makes and who advocates that everyone should make in one form or another.  I believe there were several childhood experiences that contributed to me becoming a lifelong maker. I was born a very curious and creative kid. […]

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Craft Work: the value of making by hand | The Maker Issue - School Library Journal

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Quilting, knitting, and creating by hand foster collective learning. Plus: Top 10 crafting tips; Five outstanding crafting programs

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3-D Printing: Worth the Hype? | The Maker Issue - School Library Journal

from School Library Journal http://www.slj.com/2015/05/technology/3-d-printing-worth-the-hype-the-maker-issue/
What is 3-D printing exactly, and how does it serve kids? Here’s a walk-through.

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