You CAN start a makerspace even if you’re broke In my recent post on AASL Knowledge Quest, I decided to revisit and revamp a popular article that I wrote for the ISTE Librarians Network Scanner about starting a makerspace on a budget. Since writing that article in November 2014, I’ve talked to many more educators and … Read more
When I talk to other librarians and educators about starting a school Makerspace, one of the most common things I hear is: “I’d love to do (insert cool Maker activity) at my school, but we don’t have a budget for that”. What many people don’t realize is that the idea that you need a … Read more
I’ve been thinking and reading a lot about learning spaces, and how to create a physical space most conducive to learning. My library is pretty small, with no natural light, lots of heavy furniture, and a 30 computer lab stuck in the middle of it. While I may be limited somewhat by the physical space, … Read more