Category: Workshops
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We’re Moving! Introducing Our New East Bay Home
This December, the Maker Ed team will be moving to a new location in the East Bay, which will serve as a destination maker-centered training center and event space! We envision a place where we can continue to test and iterate on our learning, deepen our own practice, train and convene educators, and build a…
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Engaging Maker Educators a World Away: Similarities and Differences in Singapore
In the middle of March 2017, Daniella Shoshan and Stephanie Chang criss-crossed the globe to run professional development workshops in Singapore. Here, they reflect on their experiences.
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Documenting our Open Portfolios Workshop in Pittsburgh
Thinking about spending a few inspiring fall days in Pittsburgh? We did! Along with approximately 60 other educators, administrators, practitioners, and even a few researchers—from K-12 and higher education, we offered […]
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Announcing the Open Portfolio Workshop this fall!
We’re delighted to announce that Maker Ed — in collaboration with the Remake Learning Network — will be offering an east coast Open Portfolio Workshop in Pittsburgh on Nov 15-16, 2016! […]
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Open Portfolios: Looking back on our first-ever Practitioner Workshop
In July and August 2015, we kicked off Phase 2 of the Open Portfolio Project. Having built a strong foundation of findings and insights from Phase 1, we are excited […]
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Open Portfolio Project’s Phase 2 launches!
After many months of eager anticipation, we are thrilled to announce that we have the unique opportunity to continue our work on the Open Portfolio Project. With immense thanks to […]
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Reflections on the National Week of Making
The National Week of Making brought together a nation of makers to a series of celebratory events. I was so excited to get the chance to take part in these […]
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Maker Ed Contributes to the National Week of Making, Announced by White House
PRESS RELEASE Maker Ed Contributes to the National Week of Making, Announced by White House Maker Ed launches campaign to gather support for making from leaders at schools and districts […]
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Community and Camaraderie at the Maker Educator Convening 2015
On May 13, Maker Ed held the first Maker Educator Convening, a day long event that brought together a diverse set of facilitators and advocates of maker education. Traveling from […]
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Young Makers 2015: Physical Computing for mentors!
Last Saturday, March 7, 2015, Maker Ed ran a professional development workshop for Young Makers mentors, entitled Physical Computing: Tinkering with Light, Sound, and Motion. With the generous support of […]