Podcasts about makerspaces

It's time for summer camp! Join our camp friends Unicorn and Figment as they talk about exciting new sessions at Camp Dean and Camp McCormick, give tips for first-time campers (and their caregivers!), and share some fun and meaningful camp stories. Listeners will also get to hear more about our camp Maker Spaces and a unique story about a tree-climbing goat! 

Ever wonder what a makerspace is or what you can do in one? Lindsay, Nell, Reagan, and Alex from the Metropolitan Library System's makerspaces talk about the many things you can do in our wonderful makerspaces, and about the upcoming MakerFest program at the Belle Isle branch.

David Martelli is a dedicated educator and leader in STEM learning, with over 20 years of experience designing innovative educational spaces and programs. His career began in the U.S. Air Force, where he led high-tech programs before transitioning into education. As Head of Computer Science and Engineering at a school, he built a cutting-edge Makerspace, giving students hands-on experience with technology and engineering.During our discussion, David describes his educator journey, highlighting his experience in robotics and computer science, his transition from engineering to teaching, and the impact of COVID-19 on his educational initiatives. We also get into why Guild Hall's Makerspaces are so helpful for students. For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode133.

Show Summary:Natasha chats with Dr. Leah Hanes, CEO of the Two Bit Circus Foundation, a nonprofit transforming STEAM education through hands-on, student-driven learning. Dr. Hanes highlights the power of makerspaces and how her organization upcycles industrial materials into creative classroom tools. She also advocates for embracing AI in education. While some fear student use of AI, she encourages AI as a tool to level the playing field, providing personalized support for students and helping teachers enhance learning for all.About Dr. Leah Hanes, CEO of Two Bit Circus Foundation: Dr. Leah Hanes blends creativity, leadership, and a passion for education in her work at Two Bit Circus Foundation. From award-winning TV production in Toronto to talent representation in Hollywood, she has built a career driven by storytelling and innovation.Her early life on a Canadian farm shaped her commitment to sustainability, while her studies in Early Childhood Education fueled her dedication to hands-on learning. With a Master's in Organizational Management and a PhD in Leadership and Change from Antioch University, she continues to champion student-driven, experiential education that prepares learners for the future.About Two Bit Circus Foundation: Two Bit Circus Foundation is a Los Angeles based 501(c)3 nonprofit that creates STEAM learning experiences for kids that inspire innovation and entrepreneurship by building games, telling stories with technology, and challenging kids to make what they imagine using sustainable materials and STEAM.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes115. How to Design a Makerspace119. Think Like a Scientist148. AI Tips for Teachers ft. Lauren KellyVivify STEM Blog PostsQweebi: Transforming STEM Education with a Virtual MakerspaceTop 3 AI Tools for EducatorsBest Free AI Tools for EducatorsHow to Host a Debate in Your Science ClassroomHow to Launch Model Rockets & Amaze Your Students!10 Easy STEM Career Classroom Activities (Find Your Student Sparks)Vivify STEM LessonsThink Like a Scientist: Nature of Science 5E Inquiry UnitManipulating Genetics: GMO STEM Unit + Classroom Debate (5E Model)Straw Rocket STEM Challenge - K-3 or 4-10Other STEM ResourcesTwo Bit Circus FoundationDr. Leah Hanes | LinkedInHow MIT's fab labs scaled around the worldSubscribe to the Vivify STEM NewsletterTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY XVIVIFY TIKTOKVIVIFY YOUTUBE

Join us for a special episode of Trending in Education recorded live from the LEGO Education Curiosity Park at SXSW EDU.   We're diving deep into the world of playful learning and the rollout of LEGO Education Science with Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Impact Education at LEGO. In this fun and insightful conversation, we explore the latest from LEGO Education with a special appearance from host Mike Palmer's six-year-old son, Matthew, who joins in the fun, building and creating with LEGOs as we chat! You'll hear from Mike's wife and occasional Co-Host, Dr. Robin Naughton, who weighs in as a Librarian and Information Scientist at Queens College where she's thinking about Teacher Training and Maker Spaces. Note: there's a bit of the conference buzz in the background, but that's part of the magic – capturing the excitement of learning and discovery in action.   Dr. Nash, a true legend in the field, shares her expertise on problem-based learning and science education while describing LEGO's innovative approaches to K-12 education. We discuss the importance of hands-on learning and how LEGO Education is bringing engagement back into the classroom. We also delve into the findings of LEGO's State of Classroom Engagement Report, highlighting the critical role of engagement and confidence in student learning. Key Takeaways: The LEGO Education Science program and its focus on purposeful play to achieve learning outcomes. Plus motors and wheels are cool!   How LEGO Education is designed to be classroom-ready, supporting teachers with lesson plans, slide decks, and professional development.   The balance between structured and unstructured play in educational settings.   Insights into fostering collaboration and problem-solving skills in the classroom.   Whether you're an educator, parent, or just a lover of LEGOs, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the power of play in education.   Don't Miss: Matthew's creative LEGO car designs and his interaction with Dr. Nash.   The discussion around extending hands-on learning into teacher training programs.   Subscribe to Trending in Education to stay on top of the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of learning!   A special thanks to Dr. Robin Naughton and Matthew Palmer for joining the conversation, and of course, to Dr. Jenny Nash for sharing her expertise and passion for LEGO Education.   Until next time, keep exploring, keep playing, and keep learning! 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:11 Meet Dr. Jenny Nash from LEGO Education 00:51 Playful Learning with LEGO 02:02 Hands-On Learning and Engagement 04:03 LEGO Education Science 09:28 Collaborative Learning with LEGO 11:37 Teacher Workshops and Professional Development 12:04 Classroom Ready Resources for Teachers 13:18 Balancing Play and Structure in Learning 14:58 Extending LEGO Education to Higher Grades 15:43 Hands-On Learning in Teacher Training 18:40 Collaborative Learning and Its Importance 20:35 LEGO Education Science and Competitions 22:38 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 23:14 Conclusion and Future Episodes

In this, our return episode of the University of Alberta's Makerspaces and Beyond, we journey back into what it means to be a makerspace – or not a makerspace, within a library-related space. Now, join us as we dive back into the journey with a dive into the Digital Scholarship Center, also known as the DSC!Theme SongMusic: Vlad Gluschenko – ForestLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.enProduction CreditsNatasha D'Amours, Emily Jensen, Jennie McCurdy, Andy Zhang, Brett Sheehan, and Ethan Tonack.Music CreditsMirror by The Weather Station

We are excited to close our 2024 year holiday season by taking our listeners to Makerspaces and Beyond! In this episode, we will be featuring two of the University of Alberta's on-campus makerspaces (or makerspace-adjacent places): featuring interviews with Lani and Yeh-in (from the Elko Engineering Garage), as well as Liz and Jessica (with the University of Alberta Library).Theme SongMusic: Vlad Gluschenko – ForestLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.enProduction CreditsNatasha D'Amours, Emily Jensen, Jennie McCurdy, Brett Sheehan, and Ethan Tonack.Music Credits:Shchedryk by Anita EcclestonSnowbirds by Sean Davis Newton

In der Tradition der weltweiten Szene von Makerspaces und FabLabs haben über hundert Menschen in Erlangen das "Zentrum für Austausch und Machen” gegründet. Eine Besonderheit im Konzept ist die Rolle der Kunst.

Some studies show that working with your hands can have a lot of cognitive and emotional benefits. Creating something with your hands can be a deeply satisfying process, and for some students, it can set them on a path for a real career in engineering. That's where Makerspaces come in. Across the state, makerspaces are providing places where students of all ages can go and learn a new trade or craft with the help of some exceptional makers, and really advanced equipment! Today, we hear from MakerspaceCT, a Hartford based skills development center. Later, we learn how libraries are becoming hubs for innovation as well. GUESTS: Samuel Ferri: coordinator with Studio 20 South, a digital maker studio at the West Hartford Library Paul Lavoie: Chief Manufacturing Officer of the state of Connecticut Cole Grosner: Education Director for MakerspaceCT Devra Sisitsky: Founder and Executive Director of MakerspaceCT Care Verikas: co-founder Bristol Bazaar, an indoor makers market that is open year round Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up at MLA Adam interviews several librarians and library workers on the topic of Makerspaces and libraries.  The librarians and library staff in question are Rei over at Madison Heights,  Matt over at Rochester Hills, Michael over at Northville, And Krista over at Sterling Heights.   All their libraries are cool and they all have cool Makerspaces.   Lexi was enjoying a birthday surprise from her partner.  Everyone say "Awwwww" for Lexi.

Prusa's Mk4S 3D printer seems to have hit the mark. Alex gets a tour of an awesome new maker space, we take a look at AdventureLog, and much more. Special Guest: Jscar_Hawk.

On this week's show: A brand-new show from two veteran UK organizers; we've got a sneak preview of the “Organising for A Change” podcast. What happens when the FBI doesn't pay one of it's stooges? Workers Beat Extra host Gene Lantz tells the story. Erin Beard talks about Makerspaces on the OEA Grow podcast, from the Oregon Education Association. And, on the Labor Heritage Power Hour, we remember two giants of the labor movement: civil and labor rights apostle Rev. James Lawson and labor radio pioneer Frank Emspak, who both died recently. Please help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. @KNON893FM @oregoneducation @LaborHeritage1@steelworkers @mgevaart @3CRsolidarity @95bFM#LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO Edited by Patrick Dixon, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

In this episode of the Startup Anthology, I had the pleasure of hosting Jay Margalus, a multifaceted expert and professor at Washington and Lee University. We delved into Jay's diverse career, spanning nonprofit maker spaces, video game development, and mid-stage startups like MapR. Jay shared invaluable insights on the stark contrasts between the fast-paced, collaborative startup environment and the more independent, slower-paced world of academia. We discussed the critical role of mentorship, the importance of aligning with a company's mission, and strategies for preventing burnout. This episode offers profound lessons for navigating both startup and academic landscapes. Topics Jay Margolis' background and expertise in entrepreneurship and academia Jay's experiences in the startup world and academia Challenges and lessons learned in the startup world Influence of the Chicagoland area on startups Transition from early-stage to mid-stage startup Differences between working in academia and at a startup Importance of mentorship and finding a company with a mission that aligns with values Strategies for maintaining mental and physical well-being in high-pressure environments Gratitude for the opportunity to discuss experiences and lessons Timestamps: Episode Introduction (00:00:00) Introduction to Guest (00:00:42) Jay's Background and Early Career (00:01:13) Transition to Academia (00:02:55) Startup Experience (00:04:11) Networking and Relationship-based Approach (00:05:13) Addiction to Startup Culture (00:07:28) Midwest Startup Influence (00:08:59) Challenges of Hard Tech Startups (00:11:13) Lessons Learned in Mid-stage Startups (00:14:00) Networking and Post-Startup Connections (00:17:12) Culture Change: Startup vs. Academia (00:18:38) Working in Academia (00:18:47) Startup Mindset (00:20:32) Navigating Diplomacy (00:21:20) Mentorship Importance (00:30:17) Preventing Burnout (00:35:59) Advice to Younger Self (00:37:27) The importance of mentorship (00:37:40) Belief in the company's mission (00:38:21) Reflection and lessons learned (00:39:25) Seeking help to solve problems (00:40:41) Keywords: Startup Anthology, Jeremy Willis, Jay Margolis, startup employees, startup culture, challenges, lessons learned, mentorship, academia, hard tech startups, mid-stage startup, organizational structure, networking, collaboration, mentorship, work-life balance, burnout prevention, professional development, mission-driven company, support and resources. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startupanthology/message

Makerspaces: rooms filled with tools and gadgets or creative havens that are transforming learning in international schools? Join Sarah & Elizabeth: two  Makerspace educators share their experiences and insights. We delve into pressing questions: Why are Makerspaces essential in today's education? What are the common myths and misunderstandings surrounding them in schools? Discover how schools can foster a culture of making, integrating it seamlessly with design thinking principles to engage students across various mediums. How through Makerspaces educators and schools can nurture  problem-solving skills and innovative approaches to learning across all ages in an international school   About Sarah Woods   Innovation Integration Coach  & Design Teacher currently living in the Caribbean and teaching at Cayman International School, but heading to Prague in the fall to work at ISP and teaching design and computer programming (lite) . Previously I've lived in Uzbekistan, Amsterdam, Ukraine, and Hong Kong. I'm keen on all things that involve some kind of making stuff (3D printing! Crochet! Everything in-between!). I'm also super enthusiastic about tools that make work more efficient which has gotten me into doing a lot of using Google products, which led me to being a Google Trainer, Innovator, and Champion.   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-woods01    About Elizabeth Perry   I am a teacher, writer, and artist with a particular interest in making, tinkering, and play. I have been at the International School of Prague since 2015, where my current title is Design and Innovation Coach. Before moving overseas, I taught for many years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I have also consulted for Google in K-12 education and outreach, and have been a fellow at the Studio for Creative Inquiry at Carnegie-Mellon University. I am a lifelong maker, with particular interests in textiles, mechanical toys, and wearable tech. I draw something every day.  My pronouns are she/her/hers.   I am @elizabethperry on Twitter, but now that it has taken a turn towards X, I am there less and less. @elizabethperry on Threads, which may become a successor/replacement? On Instagram I am @elizabethperry (photography and some making projects) and @elizabethperrysketchbook (daily drawings - current location for a project approaching its twentieth year)   Resources Mark Rober: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1kMZp36IQSyNx_9h4mpCg Tinkercad: https://www.tinkercad.com/ Toys from Trash - Arvind Gupta - A site full of activities and things to make requiring no budget and no complex tools, but many projects teach scientific and engineering principles - all are fun! Instructables - crowdsourced DIY - consider having students contribute as well as use the site. A great place to find project ideas. (As with everything crowdsourced, read through all the comments and corrections!) The Art of Tinkering, by Karen Wilkinson and Mike Petrich - not a new book, but a very useful one. John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org   Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents  Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt  Web: www.appsevents.com   Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube   Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we'll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

Makerspaces offer support and encouragement for educators who want to incorporate art into the curriculum. Colleen's guest is Dr. Erin Beard, the Programs Director for Talent Maker City, who describes a makerspace as a community learning lab that furnishes materials and equipment in arts and technology to make learning a hands-on experience. Imagine a place with a 3D printer, a wood-working shop, a ceramics studio, and people to help you use them all.  With twenty previous years of experience as a middle and high school teacher, Dr. Beard emphasizes the importance of STEAM-based adventures (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) to guide student inquiry and critical thinking. She offers several suggestions for using all forms of art to revive the inherent love of learning that may have been shut down through traditional methods.  Educators are encouraged to find a nearby makerspace for learning opportunities, use of equipment, and advice for adding a tactile dimension to their teaching. In a makerspace they will find camaraderie and shared knowledge to turn their ideas for the classroom into reality.    Resources -  Talent Maker City What is a Makerspace and where is one near me?   OEA Grow is a proud member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week's conversation comes to you in two parts and is courtesy of a connection made by my guest from Episode 34, Stacey Enyame (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/stacey-enyame). Recognizing the intersection between tech and community/economic development and my background, Stacey suggested I join the Keta MakerSpace community on WhatsApp--a brainchild of #GlobalGhanaian, Paul Kwesi Damalie. We go into detail about the community and the vision for the platform and new city in the making in Part 2 of the conversation, both parts are not to be missed! Paul is founder of Damalie Innovation Holdings Group which invests in and builds companies in health tech, sports value chain, gaming and family entertainment, urban infrastructure & development and trade & embedded finance, climate resileince. Previously he was the co-founder of Inclusive Innovations Inc. which developed the Appruve API, product making it easy for financial services to verify individuals and businesses all over Africa. In 2023 Appruve was acquired by Smile ID. As a Fintech industry influencer, he is among Untapt's Top 23 fintech influencers to follow on X; he is a Chapter Lead of Next Money, the global thought leader community for stakeholders within the financial services and technology ecosystem. He organizes events (meetups & conferences) that create opportunities for stakeholders to discuss current trends, explore opportunities through networking and influence policy in the financial services ecosystem. He also has experience consulting for fintech startups and new market entrants into West Africa, working closely with fintech innovation programmes, accelerators and investors as well as financial inclusion research institutions. Where to find Paul? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldamalie/) On X (https://twitter.com/PaulDamalie) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/imaginedbysenam/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/paul.damalie/) What's Paul reading? The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers (https://a.co/d/evhUwt1) by Ben Horowitz Every.to (https://every.to) What's Paul listening to? Funaná (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funan%C3%A1) Kizomba (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kizomba) Other topics of interest: Keta Coastal Analysis (https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/6/1144) Albert (https://booknook.store/product/albert-comfort-ocran-executive-collection-paperback/) and Comfort (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comfort_Ocran) Ocran DSF Lab (https://www.dfslab.net) Caribou Digital (https://www.cariboudigital.net) Afropolitan Network State (https://www.afropolitan.io) Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin talks Charter Cities (https://chartercitiesinstitute.org/podcast/charter-cities-podcast-international-hubs-and-the-future-of-living-with-vitalik-buterin/) an the Charter Cities Institute (https://chartercitiesinstitute.org/author/marklutter/) New City Concepts - Zuzalu (https://www.vitadao.com/event/zuzalu), Próspera (https://www.prospera.co), Fumba Town (https://fumba.town), Itana (https://www.itana.africa) On Digital Nomads (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_nomad) Playground.ai (linkhttps://playground.ai) Google for Startups (https://startup.google.com) Y Combinator (https://www.ycombinator.com) Sand Hill Road (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sand_Hill_Road) Tokeh Beach, Sierra Leone (https://tourismsierraleone.com/attractions/tokeh-beach/) Special Guest: Paul Damalie.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week's conversation comes to you in two parts and is courtesy of a connection made by my guest from Episode 34, Stacey Enyame (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/stacey-enyame). Recognizing the intersection between tech and community/economic development and my background, Stacey suggested I join the Keta MakerSpace community on WhatsApp--a brainchild of #GlobalGhanaian, Paul Kwesi Damalie. We go into detail about the community and the vision for the platform and new city in the making in Part 2 of the conversation, both parts are not to be missed! Paul is founder of Damalie Innovation Holdings Group which invests in and builds companies in health tech, sports value chain, gaming and family entertainment, urban infrastructure & development and trade & embedded finance, climate resileince. Previously he was the co-founder of Inclusive Innovations Inc. which developed the Appruve API, product making it easy for financial services to verify individuals and businesses all over Africa. In 2023 Appruve was acquired by Smile ID. As a Fintech industry influencer, he is among Untapt's Top 23 fintech influencers to follow on X; he is a Chapter Lead of Next Money, the global thought leader community for stakeholders within the financial services and technology ecosystem. He organizes events (meetups & conferences) that create opportunities for stakeholders to discuss current trends, explore opportunities through networking and influence policy in the financial services ecosystem. He also has experience consulting for fintech startups and new market entrants into West Africa, working closely with fintech innovation programmes, accelerators and investors as well as financial inclusion research institutions. Where to find Paul? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldamalie/) On X (https://twitter.com/PaulDamalie) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/imaginedbysenam/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/paul.damalie/) What's Paul reading? The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers (https://a.co/d/evhUwt1) by Ben Horowitz Every.to (https://every.to) What's Paul listening to? Funaná (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funan%C3%A1) Kizomba (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kizomba) Other topics of interest: Keta Coastal Analysis (https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/6/1144) Albert (https://booknook.store/product/albert-comfort-ocran-executive-collection-paperback/) and Comfort (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comfort_Ocran) Ocran DSF Lab (https://www.dfslab.net) Caribou Digital (https://www.cariboudigital.net) Afropolitan Network State (https://www.afropolitan.io) Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin talks Charter Cities (https://chartercitiesinstitute.org/podcast/charter-cities-podcast-international-hubs-and-the-future-of-living-with-vitalik-buterin/) an the Charter Cities Institute (https://chartercitiesinstitute.org/author/marklutter/) New City Concepts - Zuzalu (https://www.vitadao.com/event/zuzalu), Próspera (https://www.prospera.co), Fumba Town (https://fumba.town), Itana (https://www.itana.africa) On Digital Nomads (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_nomad) Playground.ai (linkhttps://playground.ai) Google for Startups (https://startup.google.com) Y Combinator (https://www.ycombinator.com) Sand Hill Road (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sand_Hill_Road) Tokeh Beach, Sierra Leone (https://tourismsierraleone.com/attractions/tokeh-beach/) Special Guest: Paul Damalie.

The Robotics Manufacturing Hub helps small and medium-sized manufacturers in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region: Evaluate their operations Explore if robotics will improve productivity Prototype solutions without a commitment to installation Select solutions that offer the highest return on investment Understand how robotics can augment workforce gaps Manage the impact of robotics on their workforce The Robotics Manufacturing Hub leverages the ARM Institute's Mill 19 facility in Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood to prototype solutions and demonstrate proofs-of-concept at no-cost for small and medium sized manufacturers. ARM's Tasha Miller gives us more details on how the hub is a robotics "petting zoo" for manufacturers to get to know more about robotics and how they can help their operations, growth and bottom line. Also through the Southwestern Pennsylvania Region's Build Back Better Challenge grant, the ARM Institute is managing and has awarded $6M in funding to four regional Innovation Accelerators, formerly called Makerspaces. These are: Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) – CCAC's Entrepreneurial Labs and Makerspace The Digital Foundry at New Kensington (DFNK) – Penn State New Kensington IUP STEAMSHOP – Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) MAKERSPACE District – Westmoreland County Community College This funding helps to build upon existing capabilities within the Innovation Accelerators, enhance their equipment and offerings, and make their services more readily available. The services offered through each Accelerator are unique. Through the grant, the ARM Institute will advise the Innovation Accelerators and help to expand the scope of their services to benefit small and medium-sized manufacturers and manufacturing entrepreneurs. Learn more at: https://arminstitute.org/our-work/swpa-bbb/.

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For decades the demise of the library has been predicted. But in 2023, is the library now more relevant than ever? From makerspaces to outreach programs and media literacy opportunities to podcast and video equipment, the library has evolved into a community hub. The Agenda examines the new role of the library, with:Shamichael Hallman, Loeb Fellow at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University and co-founder of, Libraries as Bridges; Sabrina Saunders, CEO & Board Secretary at the Blue Mountains Public Library; Mary Chevreau, CEO of the Kitchener Public Library; Vickery Bowles, City Librarian at the Toronto Public Library.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I am joined by TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm. We kick off the conversation by delving into the intricacies of TJ’s background, gaining valuable insights into the technological landscape that has shaped his journey. We look at the dynamic realm of Maker Spaces, exploring the symbiotic relationship between innovation and community through entities like Friends of the Library. Stepping into the realm of home automation, TJ shares his technical prowess in optimizing household tasks, highlighting experiences with advanced technologies such as the Litter Robot. Get ready for a preview of TJ’s upcoming venture—automating the intricacies of home watering systems.

This week I am joined by TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm. We kick off the conversation by delving into the intricacies of TJ's background, gaining valuable insights into the technological landscape that has shaped his journey. We look at the dynamic realm of Maker Spaces, exploring the symbiotic relationship between innovation and community through entities like Friends of the Library. Stepping into the realm of home automation, TJ shares his technical prowess in optimizing household tasks, highlighting experiences with advanced technologies such as the Litter Robot. Get ready for a preview of TJ's upcoming venture—automating the intricacies of home watering systems.

This week I am joined by TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm. We kick off the conversation by delving into the intricacies of TJ's background, gaining valuable insights into the technological landscape that has shaped his journey. We look at the dynamic realm of Maker Spaces, exploring the symbiotic relationship between innovation and community through entities like Friends of the Library. Stepping into the realm of home automation, TJ shares his technical prowess in optimizing household tasks, highlighting experiences with advanced technologies such as the Litter Robot. Get ready for a preview of TJ's upcoming venture—automating the intricacies of home watering systems.

There is so much overlap between art and engineering...so much creativity that goes into the making of things. Bre Pettis knows this firsthand. As a puppeteer-turned teacher-turned entrepreneur, Bre founded MakerBot and helped democratize 3D printing, making it accessible for Fab Labs and MakerSpaces all over the country.Today, Bre is at it again with Bantam Tools, a manufacturer of desktop CNC machines that are inspiring and equipping today's industrial innovators and tomorrow's inventors.In this episode, Bre is sharing all his experiences in the world of STEAM and innovation with our audience. Learn about the origins of MakerBot and Bantam Tools. Discover why students need access to the tools that can help them bring ideas to reality. And learn why having industry-grade machines in classrooms helps bridge the gap from education to the workforce.3 Big Takeaways from this episode:Let's take huge, difficult machinery and make it accessible, friendly and affordable for students: This is how we equip students for today's high-tech workforce. Bre is on a mission to remove the barriers that keep students from being able to design and create what's in their mind. With the right tools and resources (like 3D printers, desktop CNC machines and even pen plotters!) students can get the introductory skills that translate into real careers.There is unique value in both additive & subtractive manufacturing: Now that most students have access to 3D printing, it's time to bring subtractive manufacturing back into the classroom. Both technologies have a unique use case that students should identify and explore. Bre talks about when to use which technology, and the real benefit of letting a student experience the creative process from ideation to finished part.Students find their "aha" moments in technical education: From Fab Labs to Makerspaces to STEAM classrooms and Tech Ed labs, students discover new aptitudes and a love for making when they're given the right set of tools and resources. Bre shares how schools can help identify the right teachers to lead these endeavors, unlocking new potential for both the students and the educators.Resources mentioned in this episode:To learn more about Bantam Tools, visit their website: www.bantamtools.comInterested in the NEW Bantam Tools desktop CNC milling machine powered by FANUC? Visit this page to learn more.Learn more about what Bre is up to: https://brepettis.com/Connect with Bantam Tools online:Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook  |  YouTube  |  LinkedInView episode page: https://techedpodcast.com/bantamtools/Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

Makerspaces are unique to their community, grow based on the demands of their audiences, and are always evolving to support the cross section of innovation, education and development. In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Description: EPIC is an impressive 15,000-square-foot, multi-million dollar engineering, and manufacturing facility located in the heart of BU's Charles River Campus. Some of their main goals are to prepare student to work and design for the industries of the future, to enable students to apply theory to real-word problems, provide a welcoming environment to foster innovation in interdisciplinary teams, among others. Tasker is the laboratory manager for EPIC. Tasker earned his BA from Bates College in studio and performing arts, followed by an Associate of Applied Science degree from Dunwoody College of Technology with a concentration in Machine Tool Technology. A love of design, fabrication and technology led to positions in a variety of industries – including special effects for television, toy design, 3D printing and product design. After serving as the Mechanical Prototyping Lead at Continuum, a global innovation and design consultancy (www.continuuminnovation.com), he turned to the field of education – where he served as a Technical Instructor at MIT for several years, mentoring students in the practical application of new technology and the process of iterative prototype development. He lives in Natick Massachusetts with his wife, two boys, two cats, and a dusty barn full of pinball machines. Host: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Alondra Lopez, Jake Jacobson, Judy Hunter Music: Lofi Chill by FASSounds on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-chill-140858/

Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute Senior Outreach Manager Livia Rice stops by TechVibe Radio to talk about two new programs being launched through the Build Back Better Regional Challenge that are aimed right at Pittsburgh region companies. ARM will create a Robotics Manufacturing to de-risk the adoption of advanced robotics and automation technology for small and medium manufacturers to accelerate the use of robotics technologies in these entities. And ARM is in the process of setting up four Makerspaces in Allegheny, Armstrong, Cambria, Indiana and Westmoreland counties to provide regional manufacturers and entrepreneurs with access to equipment, knowledge, and other resources. Tune in and get all of the details!  

Dale Dougherty talks to Michael Stone of the Public Education Foundation of Hamilton County in southeast Tennessee. Michael is responsible to developing a network of 34 Fab Labs in K-12 schools with more to come next year. In this conversation, Michael talks about making as authentic learning, involving real problems and solutions, and which leads to authentic assessment. 00:00 Authentic Learning and Making02:09 Michael's Background03:54 Stumbling into Fab Labs05:46 From Master Teacher to Master Learner07:57 Coaching12:06 Authentic Assessment18:44 Expanding from one school to many20:21 Pioneers and Settlers26:37 Blending Personalized Fabrication and Personalized LearningMake: Education Forum for maker educators will be held online on September 22-23. For more information, visit https://make.co/educationforum

Shannon McClintock Miller is an international speaker, consultant and author who has a passion for education, librarianship, advocacy, technology, social media and making a difference in the world and lives of others, especially children.  Shannon serves as the preschool-12th grade district teacher librarian at Van Meter Community School District in Iowa. She currently serves as the Future Ready Librarians  Spokesperson and Future Ready Schools National Faculty Member working with librarians, educators and students around the world every day.  She is also Capstone's Teacher Librarian Community Leader. Shannon is the author of the award winning The Library Voice blog and enjoys writing for various blogs, journals and other forums including ISTE, School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly. She has written 12 children's books about library skills and Makerspaces with Capstone; wrote Leading from the Library with her writing partner Bill Bass and ISTE; and has contributed to several other professional books about libraries and education. In 2011, Shannon was awarded the Connecting People Shorty Award and was chosen to be part of the SLJ New Leaders Program in 2012. In 2013, she was named one of the Faces of Innovation from Broadband for America; one of 50 featured in the 2013 Center for Digital Education Yearbook; and one of the featured Connected Educators with the Connected Educators projects partnered with the US Department of Education.  In 2014, Shannon was named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker. In 2016, she was awarded the Making it Happen Award by ISTE.  In 2018, she was awarded the AASL Leadership Luminary Social Media Superstar.   And her most favorite roles of all….She is the mom to three amazing children and lucky wife of Eric.  In this episode, we discuss: Shannon's passion for infusing creativity to serve her school community in the library as well as through her consulting and speaking work. Her experience moving into her position as a librarian as well as the roots of her leadership nationally and abroad And she shares her experiences as a mom and the beautiful way she stays radiant by living her full life in all the special roles she serves beyond the library. Connect with Shannon: Shannon on Twitter Shannon on Facebook Shannon on IG Shannon's email Shannon's choice boards Shannon's Blog Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sarah's Podcast Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for your organization? Contact Sarah Johnson for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Affirming Purpose, and many more. Review the Podcast The ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help amplify more women and reach more who need their messages by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Makerspaces are unique to their community, and grow based on those who use them. Description: Catapult Lakeland is a 40,000 square foot entrepreneurial center located in the heart of Lakeland, Florida. It is a place for all of those that are innovators, learners, visionaries and so much more. Some of the goals of Catapult Lakeland is to increase the viability of startups in lakeland, providing value-added educational opportunities, and much much more. Brett, who was originally brought on board for consulting, is now the head supervisor over the Catapult makerspace. As a child, he has always had a knack for making, from taking his toys apart as a child to working as a welder and diesel mechanic in college while earning his degree in financing. He has always had that spark within him to make. This makes him feel right at home surrounded by all these brilliant minds that are always willing to help. Music: Lofi Chill By FASSounds on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-chill-140858/ Hosted By Jerry Johnson Audio Production by Jerry Johnson Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez

In this discussion, we explore the emerging link between AI and makerspaces and the need to nurture and teach the cross-discipline skills that bridge these instructional tools. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @hyphenatic @bamradionetwork @Haebig Caroline Haebig's expertise is centered on developing innovative coaching practices to support productivity, efficiency, and engagement. Caroline designs and leads professional learning and training nationwide. As a specialty, Caroline leverages digital learning technologies and platforms in her coaching and leadership work. Caroline started her career as a classroom educator before advancing to district-wide administrative and coaching positions expanding her work to an organizational level, expanding to developing non-education industry partnerships, focusing on computational and design thinking and maker learning. In her educational administrative roles, Caroline has successfully led teams working toward multi-grade, system-wide implementations of 1:1 devices, as well as productivity and collaboration platforms.

For decades the demise of the library has been predicted. But in 2023, is the library now more relevant than ever? From makerspaces to outreach programs and media literacy opportunities to podcast and video equipment, the library has evolved into a community hub. The Agenda examines the new role of the library, with:Shamichael Hallman, Loeb Fellow at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University and co-founder of, Libraries as Bridges; Sabrina Saunders, CEO & Board Secretary at the Blue Mountains Public Library; Mary Chevreau, CEO of the Kitchener Public Library; Vickery Bowles, City Librarian at the Toronto Public Library.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this series we engage Makers from all areas of the maker movement to share how successful makerspaces' have forged their story. Makerspaces are unique to their community, and grow based on those who use them. The Texas Tech University Library offers a newly-expanded Makerspace with 3D printing, 3D scanning, laser cutting, textiling, and other maker technology in an area available to all students, faculty, and staff. Their mission is to provide excellent service in helping you develop your ideas and bring them to life. Guest: Ryan Cassidy is the Innovative Technologies Librarian at the Texas Tech Makerspace located in Lubbock, Texas. He was a member of the taskforce that was put together in order to find out what students believed a makerspace is and helped create the makerspace at Texas Tech. Music: Jazzy By MagikSolo on PixaBay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-jazzy-123128/ Hosted By Jerry Johnson and Liberty Walker Audio Production by Jerry Johnson Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez

It's not unusual to find MakerSpaces popping up on several school campuses as a way to offer students hands on learning opportunities.  But does 'making' have to be confined to the MakerSpace for only a few classes per week? What would happen if ALL educators adopted a 'maker' mindset, and provided hands on opportunities that spanned all classrooms, subjects and learners?  My guest and MakerSpace Founder Mark Loundy discusses how to adopt this mindset, and the transformations we can see in schools as a result. We learn how to:  Develop project-based experiences that allow for 'making' across all subjects  Help the MakerSpace be accessible to all parts of the school depending on the learning experience  Build the WHY for the MakerSpace before the HOW Develop a school culture that values flexibility, innovation and tinkering Transition from 'MakerSpace' to 'MakerMindset'  Get in touch with Mark: LinkedIn, Twitter (@markloundy), Facebook, Website.  Story of the 'CREATE' MakerSpace: https://k5create.blogspot.com/p/the-story-of-create.html Apply for the PBL Collab and Grab Monthly Forums: https://forms.gle/2vzPknQbeuzTE3h47  Mark's Bio: Mark Loundy is a former journalist, photographer and social media pioneer. As an online community manager at GeoCities at the turn of the century, he helped build the foundations of what we now call social media. He brings all of those skills to education as an innovative instructional technology specialist in Silicon Valley. He is a three-time Ignited Fellow, working at Lockheed Martin on classified military communications satellites and at Meta (Facebook,) exploring global supply chain issues. He founded and operates the first makerspace in the Cupertino Union School District and lead both the video production team and after-school tech team. The tech team created a coding language to operate a human "computer" in a virtual reality environment.

Episode Summary1) Her STEM Story started with her brother's disability and her wanting to understand it and try to find a way to assist in making his life easier. 2) She has been able to bring her STEM education and her imaginative and creative nature to her work.3) She has taught high school and at the collegiate level. She loves working with students to understand how the brain works. It is her life's work. 4) She has been able to pair Maker Spaces and Chemistry together and now the Metaverse and Science together. 5) Her work with the Metaverse and VR is inspiring others throughout the country and is indeed inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals to follow in her footsteps. Dr. Muhsinah Morris BioMuhsinah L. Holmes Morris, Ph.D., is the academic program director and assistant professor of chemistry. Morris received a B.S. in chemistry from Clark Atlanta University with honors (cum laude) and an M.S. and Ph.D. in chemistry from Emory University (biomolecular division). Her research encompasses working in the Morehouse Makerspace Exploration Center, 3D Printing Specialized Laboratory Equipment for those with Autism and other Developmental Disorders. She is the PI of the Morris Research and Innovation Group, where they research and develop technologically innovative solutions for those with autism. Dr. Morris won the 2021 Vulcan Teaching Award of Excellence and launched her Advanced Inorganic Chemistry course in virtual reality in the spring of 2021 in the digital twin campus created by VictoryXR on the Engage Platform. She is a pioneer in this space as the chemistry content in VR is limited to non-existent. Wife to a gamer and mom to five sons, she is an inventive autism mom, a volunteer advocacy ambassador, National Community Advisory Council member, and grant review committee member for Autism Speaks. Her purpose in life is to create inclusivity in STEAAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, agriculture, and math). She believes that VR provides a pathway for creating that inclusion through immersive education, vocational rehabilitation services, and therapeutic experiences.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/drmuhsinahmorrisWebsite: unitethemetaverse.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYou can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here:https://www.drtoshia.comSTEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9A

Why are MakerSpaces trending? Why is Maker Education so important? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Michael Mino, an Education Development Specialist with over 25 years of experience in K-16 public and private education. Michael is also the founder of numerous innovative student programs and currently serves as the Director of Career and Maker Education at Rancho Del Rey in Monterrey Mexico where he established a MakerSpace to serve underprivileged students.   Listen in to learn the power of the MakerSpace movement and how MakerSpaces serve students with a lower socioeconomic status in the Digital Age. Michael describes the key differences between traditional education and Maker Education, along with the pros and cons of focusing more on STEM and incorporating digital technology into education.   “A MakerSpace can be a catalyst for deeper academic learning.” – Michael Mino   Then, Michael highlights his first-hand experience of the benefits of combining MakerSpaces with traditional schooling and how success in a MakerSpace can lead to success in the classroom. Plus… Michael highlights the skills students learn in MakerSpaces and how they're preparing kids for the future.   “Success is part of the key to becoming more creative and becoming more technically competent.” – Michael Mino   Michael's Tips for Teachers and Parents: You can create a MakerSpace at any budget, so work with what you have. You can always build up your budget later. Your environment is the third teacher. If you don't have a dedicated space, again, work with what you have. Try creating a Maker Center within your classroom, your desk, library, workshop, etc. Start with where you are right now. What type of project are you doing now that could incorporate more making opportunities?   Recommended Resources: Follow Michael's MakerSpace, Hacedores Del Rey on Instagram Duolingo Google's “The Future of Education” Report   Eager to bring more creativity into your home or classroom? Access a variety of creativity resources and tools & listen to more episodes of The Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast by visiting our website,  www.CreativityandEducation.com.   Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!   Have a question? Email Dr. Burnett and Dr. Worwood at questions@fuelingcreativitypodcast.com!   You can also find The Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and PodBean! Make sure to rate, review, and share the podcast if you enjoy it!   About Michael Mino: Michael Mino is an education development specialist with over 25 years' experience in K-16 public and private education and an outstanding track record of innovation in STEM and Maker Education. He is the founder of numerous innovative student programs including the IT Leadership Academy, the Connecticut Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, the Connecticut Student Innovation Expo and the Center for 21st Century Skills at Ed Advance. He is currently serving as the Director of Career and Maker Education at Rancho Del Rey in Monterrey Mexico where he established a Maker Space to serve severally underprivileged boys ages 5 to 16. Mino is an “Apple Distinguished Educator” and is also serving as a 21st century STEM and Maker Education Consultant for public, private and nonprofit schools and organizations in the U.S., Mexico and Africa.   Connect with him on LinkedIn

John Spencer is something of a project based learning guru and an expert in delivering empowering student-centered projects. In this episode, we get all into how to manage and how to incorporate PBL in history and social studies classrooms. In the episode we talk about how moving towards more project-based-learning can be intimidating for teachers because as John discusses, getting off the tracks is part of the process. But we discuss ways to provide supports for students, ensuring content and standards are still being met, and how to enjoy the process even when it gets messy. John shared about fun, single class period explorations that he calls "wonder day projects" where students research and discover something that they are interested in and want to learn about. I also loved his idea of using 'curiosity-casts' where students create a podcast reflecting and discussing about what they learned during the project or exploration period.Dan, Caitlin, and John share ways to create 'maker spaces' even with limited resources- because you don't need 3D printers and tech centers. You just need a to make room or create some space for students to work and create original projects and products of their interest (within your content and standards, of course). Love this quote John shared:"Higher standards doesn't mean more work, it means better thinking." Something many administrators and teachers could reflect on. :)John Spencer mentions, "The Pulse of PBL" by Mike Kaechele and Matinga Ragatz. You can follow John Spencer at www.spencerauthor.com  on twitter @spencerideas on IG @spencereducation and his youtube vids can be found @ www.spencervideos.comLet us know what you think of the episode! Please rate and review the podcast where ever you listen to them!

Let's make it! No, this is not an episode of Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman's "Making It" (though I do recommend watching that). However, we take on the conversation around Maker Spaces and the practice of "making" for education. We hope that these ideas might inspire you and your classroom to find things to make. Also, check out Steam Head: a community and resource for making! There are so many communities out there now for making, but it's good to get connected and start learning. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here. For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hitechpod/message

Diana Rendina shares strategies for supporting ALL learners in our spaces and how to ensure our Makerspaces appeal to every student.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.   Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Fall 2022 Preview Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists #LibraryTwitter (add your own handles and #s) Diana Rendina @DianaLRendina IG: TPrepLibrary  Library webpage Blog: renovatedlearning.com School Life Brag Tags Great Good Place by Ray Oldenburg (book on the concept of public third places/spaces) From Campfire to Holodeck: Creating Engaging and Powerful 21st Century Learning Environments by David Thornburg How to Start a Makerspace When You're Broke (Knowledge Quest)  

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodshoplife This episode is sponsored by: Shaper Tools, makers of Shaper Origin Guy 1) Hey guys, Jonas from Germany here. Since you're always looking for question, here is another one. As a weekend woodworker who doesn't get much time in the workshop, I regularly get the problem that milled stock doesn't get touched for several days before I can continue with the project. Right now I am working on an outdoor table made from European oak and there might be a few weeks between milling the boards and actually assembling the table. I have heard of the solution to use plastic bags or shrink wrap but that doesn't really work for 7-foot boards. How do you handle stuff like that? 2) Hey guys, love the podcast and thank you for all you guys do! I made a dining room table for my sister-in-law about a month ago. The table is made out of Hard Maple and is 3.5' wide by 8' long. I noticed when I first bought the boards that there were some very small, hairline cracks at the very ends of the boards. After glue up I was able to square up the table by cutting the end that had the worst cracks completely off. Unfortunately, I did not have enough material to completely eliminate them from the other end. So instead, I cut as much as I could from the other end and filled the remaining hairline cracks with Plastic Glue wood filler. This seemed to have remedied the problem! I then finished the table with 4-5 coats of water based poly, achieving a nice, thick coat of finish. Now, about a month later, my sister-in-law is showing me spots where the hairline cracks are reappearing. Curiously enough, they're reappearing from both ends too. My question is multilayered. First, is this cause for concern? The cracks are very small and not easily noticed unless you look very closely. However, will these cracks continue to grow over the years? Second, given how small these cracks are, how can I go about repairing this issue? I don't know if thin CA glue will help with the issue or simply act as a bandaid. And I don't believe these cracks are large enough to allow thin epoxy to seep into them. Any help/advice you guys could give would be very much appreciated! Chris     Sean 1) Love the show and appreciate what all of you contribute to the woodworking community. I have been a hobbyist woodworker for a long time and though my projects are not fine furniture or wining any awards I truly enjoy time in the shop and making simple things for friends and family. My question is about finishing.  I hate finishing, so much that I feel guilty sometimes that my project truly never really gets completed even those it's gifted away. I justify to myself that I'm letting the new owner finish it to their preferences but the reality is I hate that step.  I've done spray on (rattle can) shellac, poly, cheap spray paint, Briwax  and rubbed on some polyurethane but I would like to venture out a little farther without fear of ruining my hard work. Any suggestions on how to take the next step without jumping in over my head?   I have sanders, planers, all the usual finishing tools but I'm basically lazy. 2) I am a hobbyist woodworker with a full time job to support my hobby, and I am lucky in the fact that people are asking me to make things that I want to make. With the urban lumber I am really enjoying the wild and crazy figure that comes from non-commercial trees, crotch grain especially, and the randomness of pallets (everything from cedar to white oak and an occasional exotic species). My question, since we are all woodworkers, is how much would you spend to not buy commercial lumber? As an example, I purchased my 14" bandsaw, 6" joiner, and 10" planer used for $400 total. The chainsaw and chainsaw mill cost $130. Am I crazy? Joshua Huy 1)Good morning gents. I hope this finds you well. Thanks for the great show. So 2 questions that are related: I'm losing access to my current workshop - a 2 car garage. Renting commercial space is very expensive, so any other suggestions for finding a space for my workshop would be appreciated. I'm only looking for 400 square feet or so. Because of #1, I'm considering joining a community maker space. Pros and Cons? thanks Mark 2) I made a slatted bench out of red oak, but I'm questioning how I want to finish it.  The bench is from Steve Ramsay's course, and can be seen here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-LKKPyBEVE/ Because of the slats, which are about 3/4" wide and 2 1/2" deep, getting finish down there with a sprayer would be impossible, so I think I want to do something I can wipe on.  I've created my own simple finish of equal parts spar urethane, mineral spirits, and boiled linseed oil (so similar to a Danish oil) that I've wiped on to other projects with success, but not sure if there may be other options that I should consider.  This is a gift for my parents and will live inside, probably by their patio door for them to sit down on to put on their shoes. Also, if I go the homemade Danish oil route, any suggestions on how many coats to apply, and what to do between coats? Keep up the great podcast, thank you! -Nick    

Tom Pupo is the founder and head of Moonlighter Fab Lab Miami, which Mako Design just partnered with on a new 8,000 square foot hardware makerspace right down Miami Beach. Tom has a Masters Degree in architecture, and been running makerspaces for many years. Today Tom is going to share some valuable knowledge for inventors, startups, and small manufacturers on what a makerspace is, what makes one great, and how hardware startups can benefit from them in many ways beyond just space and machinery. Today you will hear us talk about: What does a hardware makerspace do What makes a space great What are the benefits Space, tools, people Design, prototype, test, get feedback, and redo Coworking, fabrication lab, and STEAM learning centre Learning design thinking in the design process A makerspace is such a pure experience to get to learn about the product development hourney EPISODE LINKS Tom Pupo / Moonlighter Miami Links: Website: https://moonlighterfablab.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpupo/ The Product Startup Podcast Links: Website: https://www.ProductStartup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ProductStartup/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ProductStartup/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ProductStartup/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProductStartup/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ProductStartup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProductStartup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MakoInvent Mako Design Links: Website: https://www.makodesign.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MakoInvent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MakoInvent/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/MakoDesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakoInvent/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MakoInvent/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakoInvent/ Kevin Mako Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Entrepreneurs/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KevMako/ Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Kevin-Mako Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KevMakoPage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevMako/ About: MAKO Design + Invent is the original firm providing world-class consumer product development services tailored to startups, small manufacturers, and inventors. Simply put, we are the leading one-stop-shop for developing your physical product from idea to store shelves, all in a high-quality, cost-effective, and timely manner. We operate as one powerhouse 30-person product design team spread across 4 offices to serve you (Austin, Miami, San Francisco, & Toronto). We have full-stack in-house industrial design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, patent referral, prototyping, and manufacturing services. To assist our startup and inventor clients, in addition to above, we help with business strategy, product strategy, marketing, and sales/distribution for all consumer product categories. Also, our founder Kevin Mako hosts The Product Startup Podcast, the industry's leading hardware podcast. Check it out for tips, interviews, and best practices for hardware startups, inventors, and product developers. Click HERE to learn more about Mako Design + Invent!

GraphQL is a flexible, strongly-typed query language. It's useful because it gives front-end developers the ability to query the database without many changes to the back-end. In this episode, David Sanchez explains how to design and build GraphQL APIs in Rails. In this Episode… What is GraphQL and how do you get started with it? What are the advantages and disadvantages of GraphQL? What is REST and how do you integrate in your workflow? Common misconceptions with GraphQL What is GraphiQL and how does it differ from GraphQL? How to use max_depth in your queries. Sponsors Top End Devs (https://topenddevs.com/) Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial (https://raygun.com/platform/apm?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=rubyrogues&utm_campaign=devchat&utm_content=apm) Coaching | Top End Devs (https://topenddevs.com/coaching) Links GraphQL APIs in Rails (https://www.honeybadger.io/blog/graphql-apis-for-rails/) Codeando (https://codeando.dev/) Twitter: David Sanchez ( @SanchezDav90 ) (https://twitter.com/SanchezDav90) Picks David- GraphQL APIs in Rails (https://www.honeybadger.io/blog/graphql-apis-for-rails/) Luke- Build something new and fun at your local MakerSpaces (https://makerspaces.make.co/) Valentino- RubyConf 2021 video favorites playlist (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbHJudTY1K0f0oMhWtY-UyzOb7tUlaHps) Valentino- A Wordle alternative called Hurdle (https://www.arkadium.com/games/hurdle/) Special Guest: David Sanchez.

THE BRIEF - Options and Maker Spaces The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode Leo explains the value of an employee share option, and Marc helps takes us for a lightning tour of a University Makerspace.  Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/ Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/ MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris 

I am joined today by Burton Hable. Burton Hable is a music educator, currently living in Central Virginia. He is a doctoral student in Boston University's Music Education program, and his research interests lie in how people construct music knowledge in the context of a makerspace. He also serves as the Operations and Building Manager for the Charlottesville Band. Prior to moving to Virginia in the summer of 2018, he taught instrumental music in Iowa for eight years. I've also known Burton for 20 years now, as we were high school classmates and played trombone in the same high school band together, and both of us came back years later to teach in the same district we graduated from. In so many ways, Burton and I share a similar journey in arriving at progressive education, and I am grateful to call him a friend and a learning partner for these many years.As the title mentions, this episode focuses on the niche pedagogy of “constructionism” largely attributed to one man, Seymour Papert, who published his first book, Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas, back in 1980. It's both fascinating and frustrating that despite 4 decades of research supporting the powerful impact on cognition and the opportunity for collaboration inherent in these ideas, the philosophy and framework of constructionism and similarly modeled “makerspaces” are still only deployed in limited pockets on the fringes of the standard model of school. This conversation gets at the same central premise as so many others on this podcast, that is our limited imagination about “what works” in schools as they are currently structured, and “what works to do what” within music education in particular. What does it mean to be musically literate? To be a musician? Burton Hable imagines the role of makerspaces supported by constructionist pedagogy in music ed as a way to expand and enrich the standard model for students, with the goal of creating a broader collaborative experience for students to engage with all aspects - creating, performing, responding, and connecting - of what it means to be musical.Connect with Burton @ burtonhable.com or on Twitter @burtonhableGUESTSBurton Hable, music educator & Operations and Building Manager for the Charlottesville BandRESOURCESMindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas by Seymour Papert (open access)Review: The Case for Constructivist Classrooms by Nick Covington See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's episode of the Business Brief podcast looks at maker spaces and the effect these facilities hope to have on spurring small businesses growth in Missouri. Then, we hear from the owner of an event company about the return of live events and what kind of staying power virtual events may have.

As hands-on learning becomes more essential in our schools, Makerspaces are changing the way students learn and grow, especially in the STEM fields. CESA 2 consultant Frank Devereaux chats with Makerspace experts Dr. Bob Dillon, Don Sidlowski, and Nicholas Provenzano about the best considerations and practices to include Makerspace practices in your classrooms. In part two of this two part series, we look at how Makerspaces address equity and change lives for a variety of students. Check out part 1: https://anchor.fm/cesa2/episodes/24---Designing-Innovative-Educational-Spaces-that-Exemplify-Student-Engagement--Inclusivity--and-Design-Thinking-with-Makerspace-Experts-Part-1-e1h24o5! Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Check out our Makerspace workshop this June: https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=31586 Dr. Bob Dillon's website: https://drrobertdillon.com/ Don Sidlowski's website - Fabrication Laboratory Program: https://fablabprogram.com/ Nicholas Provenzano's website - The Nerdy Teacher: http://www.thenerdyteacher.com/p/consulting.html Check out additional resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

Today we are joined by Dustin Hensley. Dustin is the library media specialist at Elizabethton High School in Tennessee. He is an advocate for creating spaces that cultivate a student's love of learning. He was one of the co-founders of the Bartleby Program, which centers community improvement and entrepreneurship with students, and is one of the winners of the XQ Super School competition, remaining active in the XQ Community of Practice. He currently teaches courses on Community Improvement and Academic Research.In this podcast, Dustin and I talk about the state of libraries today: the purpose of a libraryhow libraries interact with studentspolitical forces attacking books and librarianshiptransitions from libraries to Makerspaces and Fablabsand how libraries provide a pedagogy that transforms learning.GUESTSDustin Hensley, library media specialist, project lead, and grant-writer for Elizabethton High School, part-time professor, co-founder of the Bartleby Program, and active member of the XQ Community of PracticeRESOURCESA Library Transformed by Dustin Hensley (Getting Smart)#FReadom movement in TexasMirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors by Dr. Rudine Sims BishopReadicide: How Schools Are Killing Reading and What You Can Do About It by Kelly Gallagher and Richard L. Allington See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month we are telling you about the unexpected places you'll find library services, inside and outside the library's walls.Harris County is vast and diverse, a land filled with hidden opportunities for discovery and creation. Our libraries harbor some of the best spaces for patrons to explore new technologies and machines, our Maker Spaces...and all you have to do to get started is, visit a library!We'll also meet the Curiosity Cruiser team, the library's very own outreach vehicle crew who are out in the community promoting STEM learning, Early Literacy through book give-aways and that Smart is Cool!Find Maker programs at the library here and for information about our Maker spaces visit: https://www.hcpl.net/services/makercentraland to find the Curiosity Cruiser visit: https://www.curiositycruiser.com/This podcast is produced by Harris County Public Library by Nancy Hu, Logan Tuttle, Ellen Kaluza . This episode features voices from Kelly Hayden, Jason Cruz, Katie Broussard , Marrisa Basquez, Loyd Huyn, Alexis Hurtado, and Kameco De Los SantosCreated by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.www.hcpl.netPodcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Lana Sell, Ellen Kaluza, Sadina Shawver, Gisella Parker, Kara Ludwig, Delaney Daly, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Logan Tuttle, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu Original Music created by Bryan Kratish

What is a makerspace and how can makerspaces change the landscape of education? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood speak with Caroline Haebig, author of The Maker Playbook: A Guide to Creating Inclusive Learning Environments. Caroline sheds light on today's makerspace movement and the benefits of high-impact, inclusive maker learning culture inside schools and school systems.   Listen in to learn how educators from different fields can use a makerspace to foster innovative design thinking and creativity, the importance of integrating design ethics into the prototype design process, and the must-have and nice-to-have materials (both raw and digital) to include in a makerspace. Then, Caroline offers expert advice on finding entry points in your curriculum for maker learning and creating a more inclusive culture in your makerspace.   “Maker learning has a lot of opportunity to help kids develop their metacognition, reflection, and self-assessment skills.”  - Caroline Haebig   Caroline's Tips for Teachers and Parents: Maximize opportunities for kids to share curiosities and ask questions. Provide a scaffolded design process so students know what they're expected to know, do, and engage with during specific parts of the design process. Get kids to think and talk about the choices and decisions they are making.  Resources Mentioned: The Maker Playbook by Caroline Haebig Makedo morphi app Disruptus Mission Feature Feature Tinkercad ScratchJr   Eager to bring more creativity into your home or classroom?  Access a variety of creativity resources and tools & listen to more episodes of The Fueling Creativity Podcast by visiting our website,  www.CreativityandEducation.com.   Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!   Have a question? Email Dr. Burnett and Dr. Worwood at questions@fuelingcreativitypodcast.com!   You can also find The Fueling Creativity Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and PodBean! Make sure to rate, review, and share the podcast if you enjoy it!   About Caroline Haebig: Based in Wisconsin, Caroline Haebig has extensive experience designing and leading professional learning for teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators nationwide. Focused on helping educators develop innovative teaching, learning, and assessment practices, she has successfully facilitated student, teacher, and administrator preparation for school system 1:1 technology initiatives to support student learning and led district -wide work in the areas of inclusive maker learning and technological literacy.  Caroline Haebig is also the author of The Maker Playbook: Designing Inclusive Learning Experiences, a book for K-12 leaders and educators. An accomplished educator, Haebig was named an ISTE Emerging Leader, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and a recipient of the Wisconsin State Superintendent Service-Learning Award, the University of Indiana Jacobs Educator Award, and the ISTE Outstanding Young Educator award.    Connect with Caroline Haebig on LinkedIn Follow Caroline on Twitter

AJ Kohn is a Professional Skateboarder / Entrepreneur / Engineer and Community Activist from Philadelphia PA.Skateboarding gave him not only a canvas to create but a means to travel, perform, promote the sport but a lens to view the world in.This vision has set the path for his successful business pursuits, award winning designs / patents, community outreach and an out of the box approach to trouble shoot and problem solve creating opportunities to take ideas into reality that benefit the community at large.   Skateboarding: Responsible for all the inner city skateboard programming (youth, adult, adaptive, LGBTQ, Philly Cup contest series, build clinics, etc.) for the city of Philadelphia PA Event organizer for the rebirth and development of modern Professional Freestyle Skateboarding era (US and World Championships since 2001), Skateboard Programs (After School / Summer Camps / Sk8Edu ), member of the legendary United Skateboard Association (Beast of the East /GROM Series), former top 5 nationally ranked amateur & top 5 world professional competitor / demo talent with 2000+ shows performed world wide. Entrepreneur: Stunt show/ Event organization work since 97, Partner in One Skateboard Company since 06, Edutainment Assemblies since 2011, The Collective Philadelphia (2015-17) Multi Use Events / Arts Space The Skateboard Academy indoor training facility since 2017​Engineer /Design : Product developer for Toys & Action Sports gear (patents) Trade Show booths and Stage show sets.Currently and Applications Engineer for and Educational company training Educators and building STEM Labs and Maker Spaces.Developed educational programing based on STEAM fundamental learning for school nationwide through a tour of edutainment assemblies nationwide. Community Activist: helped fundraise through various means for all current skateparks in the city of Philadelphia and many in surrounding areas, program outreach to inner city and at risk youth through skill mentorships sponsored by the city of Philadelphia, fundraised and volunteered for various causes and individuals ...SHOP allineedskate.bigcartel.com

Jenn is a TCK (Third Culture Kid) that later, ended up overseas to AbuDhabi, Oman, and now in Luxembourg. We talk about recruiting, MakerSpaces, and discuss some of the differences in international schools. Join us for this exciting episode.