Projects for your Makerspace
There is no right or wrong way to use a Makerspace. From simple craft projects that allow students to explore their creativity, to advanced electronics, it can all happen in a Makerspace. This is a very small collection ideas and projects that you could use or adapt for your own Makerspace or classroom
You don't need high tech equipment to create a great Makerspace, a simple collection of materials and a bit of creativity can kick start the Makerspace at your school, and who knows what you could build from there!
Raspberry Pi is a cheap and small computing device that enables users to enter the world of coding and programming without any experience. Literally, the skies the limit as to where your Raspberry Pi ideas can take you.
Arduino is for those interested in electronics and programming. While it can be used for advanced projects of all kinds it is also a great tool for teaching basic theory.
YOUmedia Network provides a network for those who are just starting up their Makerspaces. It provides a number of suggestions for different types of Makerspaces, as well as resources and a toolkit to get you started.
Images:
active projects and orginization, Anne Peterson, https://www.flickr.com/photos/opacity/5196810495, CC BY NC ND 2.0
active projects and orginization, Anne Peterson, https://www.flickr.com/photos/opacity/5196810495, CC BY NC ND 2.0
