Author: dkirk

  • What Are Micro-Credentials, And Why Are They So Exciting?

    What Are Micro-Credentials, And Why Are They So Exciting?

    Educators are always learning. In the classroom with students, at workshops and trainings, through the process of developing and facilitating lessons, and in so many more places educators are constantly […]

  • Reflections on the National Week of Making

    As the final day of the National Maker Faire at University of District of Columbia came to an end, I walked myself, Faire badge still dangling from my neck, towards […]

  • Growing Up Making – Sheryl Sotelo

    Welcome to Maker Ed’s “Growing up Making” community blog series that highlights how maker educators have been influenced by family and their community. By sharing stories of what inspires maker educators, […]

  • Growing Up Making – Stephanie Chang

    Welcome to Maker Ed’s “Growing up Making” community blog series that highlights how maker educators have been influenced by family and their community. By sharing stories of what inspires maker educators, […]

  • Top 6 Takeaways from Nichole Pinkard’s Maker Ed Convening Keynote

    On May 17 and 18th, we held the 2nd annual Maker Educator Convening at The Crucible in Oakland, CA. The two-day national event brought together roughly 175 formal and informal […]

  • Growing Up Making – Prinda Wanakule

    Welcome to Maker Ed’s “Growing up Making” community blog series that highlights how maker educators have been influenced by family and their community. By sharing stories of what inspires maker educators, […]

  • Growing Up Making Blog Series – Christa Flores

    Welcome to Maker Ed’s “Growing up Making” community blog series that highlights how maker educators have been influenced by family and their community. By sharing stories of what inspires maker educators, […]

  • Growing Up Making Blog Series – Emily Pilloton

    Welcome to Maker Ed’s “Growing up Making” community blog series that highlights how maker educators have been influenced by family and their community. By sharing stories of what inspires maker educators, […]

  • Meet Danny, Maker Ed’s New Community Coordinator

    When I was in elementary school, I built a Honey I Shrunk the Kids-style shrinking helmet. If I remember correctly, the materials included an old bicycle helmet, at least one roll […]