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Makerspaces for a STEAM Program

By lana527

  • RESEARCH

    RESEARCH
    Research what makerspaces are currently active in the district focusing on STEAM. This includes sending surveys to staff

  • Presentation of Makerspaces for STEAM idea

    Presentation of Makerspaces for STEAM idea
    Explain the
    1) What is a makerspace?
    2)Why are we doing it?
    3)What are the downsides and how to overcome?
    4)What are the implications for learning?

  • Focus Groups

    Focus Groups
    Create focus groups to discuss the vision of the project and ideas for best way to implement it.

  • Vision of makerspaces for STEAM

    Vision of makerspaces for STEAM
    Present vision of makerspaces for STEAM in the district and recruit staff to be on the Makerspace STEAM committee.

  • Orientation for Makerspace STEAM committee

    Orientation for Makerspace STEAM committee
    Present project timeline to committee. Assign duties to members. Discuss stafffing, hours, and locations for makerspaces.

  • Committee meeting on progress

    Committee meeting on progress
    Meet with the committee to discuss progress and what else needs to be done upon return from summer break. Review timeline and update as needed.

  • Committee meeting on progress

    Committee meeting on progress
    Check in with committee regarding progress and what else needs to be done prior to opening day.

  • OPENING DAY

    OPENING DAY
    Roll out the program. Have each site participate in the event together via webcam. Thank all committee members, staff, and the community for making the project a reality. Discuss what's available, hours, and staffing for each site.

  • Quarterly meeting for Makerspace STEAM committee

    Quarterly meeting for Makerspace STEAM committee
    Discuss what's going well and what needs improvement. Explain that meetings will occur quarterly. Next meetings will be: April 2020, September 2020, and November 2020