Makerspace

SJHS - Makerspace

  • Team Members

    Team Members
    At this point, a team of instructional leaders, teachers, administration, district personnel will be formed to begin implementation process.
  • Orientation

    Orientation
    In this meeting, personnel from the district technology unit will review or give an overview of what the Makerspace function is and how that impact the learning environment at San Jacinto HS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCM83CoBAzE
  • SWOT

    SWOT
    The team will conduct a SWOT analysis on the current state of learning at SJHS. See how makerspace can positively impact student learning and achievement. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/starting-school-makerspace-from-scratch-colleen-graves https://www.smartsheet.com/ic/14-free-swot-analysis-templates
  • Data Review

    Data Review
    Team members will review achievement data on subject areas at SJHS to see which one they would choice to "pilot" the integration or use of the makerspace into the core curriculum. https://www.iste.org/explore/ArticleDetail?articleid=103 https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/26942/want-to-start-a-makerspace-at-school-tips-to-get-started
  • Department Meeting

    After selecting the subject or department for use of the makerspace, the team will meet with those teachers in that department to review the discussions so far and work to begin to find areas in their curriculum to use this trend in their classrooms.
  • Planning

    Planning
    Teachers and the team will be given time to plan and revise the curriculum along with the makerspace integration. Information, curriculum, and syllabus will be given to the site administration for approval as well as district leadership. https://cte.smu.edu.sg/approach-teaching/integrated-design/lesson-planning
  • District Approval

    District Approval
    After the site administration approval, all information on the implementation and changes will be presented and reviewed by district leadership, cabinet, and board for final approval.
  • Training

    During the summer break, teachers and staff will be training on the everyday use of all materials and equipment in the makerspace area.
  • Purchases

    Purchases
    District office will purchase and supply the necessary material to fully stock the makerspace area.
  • 1st Day of Classes

    1st Day of Classes
    Students will begin classes using the makerspace.
  • End of Semester

    Classes will end for the first semester.
  • Data Review 2

    The team will reconvene to begin to collect data from the classes that used makerspace. This will be compared to the the previous year's achievement data.
  • Staff Presentation

    Staff Presentation
    The team will present the data to the entire faculty and staff as well as share this with district personnel and board. https://prezi.com
  • Staff Prep

    Departments will begin the implementation process, prep, and planning for their use of makerspace within their curriculum.
  • Staff training

    Staff training
    The entire teaching staff will be trained on the use of makerspace by department. http://www.makerspaceforeducation.com