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Empowering Young People to Shape their Worlds through Maker-Centered Learning

September 22, 2017 by Jessica Parker 1 Comment

Empowering Young People to Shape their Worlds through Maker-Centered Learning

Edward P. Clapp, our guest author and a presenter at Maker Faire New York this weekend, is a principal investigator at Project Zero where he is a co-director of the Agency by Design initiative, an investigation of the promises, practices, and pedagogies of maker-centered learning.
 
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Filed Under: Events, Guest Post, Maker Faire, Maker Faire Ed Stage

Street Art & Social Change: A Reflection on Bay Area Maker Faire

June 8, 2017 by Maker Ed Staff 1 Comment

Street Art & Social Change: A Reflection on Bay Area Maker Faire

Nathan Mook, a Social Studies Department Chair and a 7th-grade classroom teacher, is using street art as a vehicle for students to explore and understand important issues facing their generation.In this post, Nathan shares his story of how and why he developed the program.

Filed Under: Community, Maker Faire, Maker Faire Ed Stage

Post-Maker Faire Musings on Creating a Supportive Environment Through Making

October 21, 2016 by Maker Ed Staff Leave a Comment

Post-Maker Faire Musings on Creating a Supportive Environment Through Making

World Maker Faire took place on Oct. 1-2 at the New York Hall of Science. We were lucky enough to have to opportunity to organize some amazing presentations at the Education Stage. We hope that you were able to make it! We’ve asked a few of our panelists and guests to recap the festivities for those who weren’t able […]

Filed Under: Maker Faire, Maker Faire Ed Stage

Photo Highlights from the 2016 World Maker Faire in NYC

October 17, 2016 by Keyana Stevens Leave a Comment

Photo Highlights from the 2016 World Maker Faire in NYC

World Maker Faire took place on Oct. 1-2 at the New York Hall of Science. We were lucky enough to have to opportunity to organize some amazing presentations at the Education Forum and Education Stage. We hope that you were able to make it! We’ve compiled some of our best photo highlights for those who weren’t able to be there.    […]

Filed Under: Maker Faire, Maker Faire Ed Forum, Maker Faire Ed Stage

My Maker Faire NYC Panel Experience

October 13, 2016 by Maker Ed Staff Leave a Comment

My Maker Faire NYC Panel Experience

World Maker Faire took place on Oct. 1-2 at the New York Hall of Science. We were lucky enough to have to opportunity to organize some amazing presentations at the Education Stage. We hope that you were able to make it! We’ve asked a few of our panelists and guests to recap the festivities for those who weren’t able […]

Filed Under: Maker Faire, Maker Faire Ed Stage

Maker Ed Organizes Education Forum and Education Stage at World Maker Faire, Announces Launch of Professional Development Course Offerings and New Research Findings on the Needs of Maker Educators

September 30, 2016 by Maker Ed Staff Leave a Comment

PRESS RELEASE Maker Ed Organizes Education Forum and Education Stage at World Maker Faire, Announces Launch of Professional Development Course Offerings and New Research Findings on the Needs of Maker Educators New research findings indicate that there may be a trend towards incorporating making in K-12 settings. NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2016 The Maker Education […]

Filed Under: Community, Maker Faire, Maker Faire Ed Stage, News, Press, Professional Development

The Education Stage at World Maker Faire 2015

October 8, 2015 by bflin Leave a Comment

The Education Stage at World Maker Faire 2015

On September 26-27, members of our team spent two sunny days at the New York Hall of Science in Queens, NY for World Maker Faire, an event organized by Maker Media that brings together makers and creators of all ages to share their ideas and their work. Our role at the Faire? (That is, besides […]

Filed Under: Community, Maker Faire, Maker Faire Ed Stage

A First Timer’s Account of Maker Faire

June 4, 2014 by bflin Leave a Comment

A First Timer’s Account of Maker Faire

As a newcomer to the Maker Ed team and to making in general, I had no idea what to expect from my very first Maker Faire. When I asked my fellow team members to describe what it would be like, they tried to explain, but mostly I was left with the same cryptic answer: “You […]

Filed Under: Community, Maker Faire, Maker Faire Ed Stage, News

The new Maker Ed Google+ Community

May 19, 2014 by Stephanie Chang Leave a Comment

The new Maker Ed Google+ Community

Our recent weekend at Maker Faire Bay Area 2014, along with the busy days and events leading up to it, was glorious, and we return from an eventful week sunburned but inspired. Many thanks to all of the wonderful educators, volunteers, and visitors who shared their time, stories, and energy with us — whether it […]

Filed Under: Community, Events, Maker Faire, Maker Faire Ed Stage, News, Resources

Ed Café at Maker Faire Bay Area 2014

May 15, 2014 by Stephanie Chang Leave a Comment

Ed Café at Maker Faire Bay Area 2014

Looking for us at Maker Faire? At Maker Faire – this Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, 2014 from 10am-8pm & 10am-6pm respectively, Maker Ed will be hosting the Ed Café, an intimate gathering of venerable educators who will be sharing their stories and wisdom – all about making in education. From the start of Maker Faire on […]

Filed Under: Events, Maker Faire, Maker Faire Ed Stage, News Tagged With: Maker Faire

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