Maker Club Proposal
Maker Club Proposal
Maker Club Proposal
Table of Contents
Why Does NIS Need a Makerspace?
What is a Makerspace?..........................................................................................................................
What are the Benefits of a Makerspace?.........................................................................................
How are Makerspaces Related to the Growth Mindset?............................................................
What is the Constructionism/Constructivism Philosophy?.....................................................
Is There Research that supports Makerspaces?...........................................................................
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Mission Statement...................................................................................................................................
LKSD Vision...............................................................................................................................................
Student Goals............................................................................................................................................
Makerspace Expectations.....................................................................................................................
Location......................................................................................................................................................
Timeline for Implementation..............................................................................................................
Teacher Training.....................................................................................................................................
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Cost
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NIS Makerspace Vision
Supply List.................................................................................................................................................. 10
Funding........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Sources
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https://www.brainpickings.org/2014/01/29/carol-dweck-mindset/
Student Goals
As makers we have goals that we are trying to reach. Here are our goals written by Gegan (2015):
1. Use a wide range of idea creation techniques such as brainstorming
2. Create new and worthwhile ideas both incremental and radical concepts
3. Elaborate, refine, analyze and evaluate their own ideas in order to improve and maximize creative
efforts
4. Develop, implement, and communicate new ideas to others effectively
5. Be open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives; incorporate group input and feedback
into the work
6. Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in work and understand the real-world limits to
adopting new ideas
7. View failure as an opportunity to learn; understand that creativity and innovation are a long-term,
cyclical process of small successes and frequent mistakes
8. Implement innovations
9. Act on creative ideas to make a tangible and useful contribution to the field in which the
innovation will occur
Makerspace Expectations
For any space you need expectations and this makerspace would be no different. We want to allow
freedom but there are some non-negotiables to help keep up the space and to make sure safety is number
1. Dress Appropriately-Including but not limited to: safety goggles, tight fitting clothing or an
apron, long hair secured back, and closed toed shoes. (Hlubinka, 2013)
2. Clean up-When you are done with something clean up as you can and at the end of class be sure
the classroom is tidy and all tools and projects are put in their correct places. Everyone has a
responsibility to leave the classroom cleaner than when you came in. (Rules and Policies, 2016)
3. Respect-respect others, yourself, and things in the classroom. Be kind and helpful always. Never
touch a project that is not yours without permission. Take only the materials you need and limit
waste as much as possible. (Martinez & Stager, 2013)
4. No Horseplay-This is not the gym. Walk at all times and be sure you are always aware of projects
going on around you. Do not cause distractions for others. (Martinez & Stager, 2013)
5. Report all Injuries-If you or a classmate gets injured notify the teacher immediately. (Hlubinka,
2013)
6. Safety-If you do not know how to use something ask for assistance. Do not attempt on your own if
you do not know how to do something safely. (Rules and Policies, 2016)
7. 2 per Tool-Be sure when using the power tools that you always work with another person and be
sure to sign these tools out so others know where to find them. (Hlubinka, 2013)
8. No Food or Drink-This is a school rule and we just do not have the space for these items. (SLO
MakerSpace Rules and General Safety, 2013)
9. Missing or Broken-If a tool is broken please report this to the teacher immediately, and do not
attempt to use the tool. If something is missing first check the classroom and talk with others. If
the item still cannot be located ask the teacher. (Hlubinka, 2013)
10. Leave Supplies-Do not remove anything from this room without teacher permission.
11. Have Fun! (Martinez & Stager, 2013)
Location
Due to a lack of space, I propose that the equipment for the Makerspace be housed in the science room.
This room has 2 doors and people could easily venture to other areas to find more room if they needed to.
For the 1st year I propose that we start small and build up the second year, if all goes well. I am proposing
Timeline for Implementation
Year 1 (2016-2017)
Have at least 2 makerspace nights, one in the fall and one in the spring.
Get the community to participate with students.
Recruit at least 2 other teachers to help run the events.
Year 2 (2017-2018)
Start a makerspace club that will meet once a week for grades 6-12 (would invite more grades if
numbers are low)
Hold a makerfaire at the end of the year to showcase student work.
Get Funding for higher end technology (3D printer, Arduino Kits, etc.)
Provide training to more teachers in the school
Teacher Training
During the 2nd year I would want to involve as many staff as were interested. To do this they would need
some training. In K-12 education, "Studies show that teachers have concerns about their own ability to
provide the required scaffolding for students that cant be found in the back of the textbook" (Martinez &
Stager, 2013). At the post secondary level feeling are almost identical. "In terms of training, many faculty
have indicated they feel ill-equipped to change the way they teach and thus would like access to
structured, formal training" (Brownell & Tanner, 2012). But even after post secondary educators are
trained and get hyped about a new strategy they are met with resistance from colleagues they work with
according to Brownell & Tanner. If that is not enough think about how fast we forget what we learned. If
you don't practice it you lose it. According to both Brownell & Tanner and Martinez & Stager, this
happens to many, and inevitably, the teacher falls back on what they know or what they experienced. And
to make matters worse "research has shown that interactive teaching, as compared with traditional
lecturing, typically takes more preparation time: (Brownell & Tanner, 2012).
Cost
Electronic Parts/Tools
Supply List
Computers,
Software, and
Cameras
Soldering Stuff
Batteries
Wires
Copper Tape
Wood Burners
LED's
Wire Cutters
Pliers
Tweezers
Magnifying Glasses
Ipads
Computers
Headphones
Speakers
Cables
Flash drives
Item
Glue Guns/Glue
Pipe Cleaners
Rubber Bands
Paper Clips
Brads
String
Sewing supplies
Velcro
Tape
Scissors
Utility Knives/Xacto Knives
Popsicle Sticks
Wooden dowels
Toothpicks
Modeling Clay
Balsa wood sticks
Poster Board
Beads
Markers
Construction Paper
Status
Have-if they work
Have-if they work
Have
Need
Have-if they work
Have
Need
Need
Have
Have
Have
Have
Have
Have-2 extra sets
Have-tech dept. has tons
Have-about a dozen collected from in-services
and given to me
Have-Need glue various types (large, small, cool
glue)
Need
Have
Have
Have
Have
Have
Have
Have
Have
Have
Have
Have
Have
Need-3
Have
Have
Need
Have
Have
Cost
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0
0
14.9
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0
8
12.95
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
16.78
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
24
0
0
6.19
0
0
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Drill
Electric Screwdriver
Scrap Wood
Nails/Screws
Nuts/Bolts
Wood Glue
Dremel
Old Phones
Televisions
Cardboard
Clock Radios
Unneeded Tools
Junk For
Recycling
Saw
Hammers
Screwdrivers
Washers
Have 1
Have 1
Find what I can
Have
Need
Need-5
Need
Need-I'm sure I can find some but a small one
would be nice
Have
Have
Have
Need-if any are available. May have students
check the dump for useful things
Total
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0
0
0
10.38
13.45
79
19.88
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
220.53
The total cost of starting up this makerspace would be about $350. I know that is more than the cost
reflected above, but things break or we might find that some materials were under ordered. There is no
way to tell which supplies will be the most popular until you get people into the space. The extra money
would help to supplement what we initially ordered throughout the year. Also with leaving some extra
money, students can have a say in what is ordered too.
Funding
For funding I would solicit 2 donors. I have had a lot of success with Donors Choose. I have had a total of 4
projects funded through this site, and I have been able to get donations of up to $2500 for one of the
projects. If more funding is needed I would ask locally through CVRF. They have a fund that can be used
for local projects that benefit the community.
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Sources
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Brownell, S. E., & Tanner, K. D. (2012). Barriers to Faculty Pedagogical Change: Lack of Training, Time,
Incentives, andTensions with Professional Identity? CBE Life Sciences Education, 11(4), 339346.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3516788/
Chang, S., & Ratliff, C. (2016, July 11). Assessment in Making. Retrieved July 21, 2016, from
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/assessment-in-making-stephanie-chang-chad-ratliff
Constructionism and Constructivism. (n.d.). Retrieved May 17, 2016, from
http://changingminds.org/explanations/research/philosophies/constructionism.htm
Donaldson, J. (2014). The Maker Movement and the Rebirth of Constructionism. Retrieved May 17, 2016,
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Gegan, W. (2015, April 24). 9 Goals of a Successful School Makerspace. Retrieved August 04, 2016, from
https://www.fractuslearning.com/2015/04/24/goals-school-makerspace/
Gorman, M. (2014, July 27). Maker Space In Education Series... 20 Reasons Your Students Should Be
Making. Retrieved August 05, 2016, from https://21centuryedtech.wordpress.com/2014/07/27/makerspace-in-education-series-20-reasons-your-students-should-be-making/
Hlubinka, M. (2013, September 02). Safety in School Makerspaces | Make:. Retrieved July 01, 2016, from
http://makezine.com/2013/09/02/safety-in-school-makerspaces/
Martinez, S. L., & Stager, G. (2013). Invent to learn: Making, tinkering, and engineering in the
classroom [Kindle].
Popova, M. (2014). Fixed vs. Growth: The Two Basic Mindsets That Shape Our Lives. Retrieved May 25,
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SLO MakerSpace Rules and General Safety. (2013, December 26). Retrieved July 1, 2016, from
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