Makerspaces are workspaces inside a school used by students for learning, making, and exploring while using critical thinking and design skills. Makerspaces are used for a variety of instructional purposes within a school, but clearly are tremendous spaces to use for “doing STEAM.”
These resources were curated to support those who are developing makerspaces within schools, or are designing new instructional purposes for these spaces.
Makerspace Resources
Make-It Place: Access programs, training materials, and resources for public library employees and customers.
Makerspaces.com: Learn how collaborative makerspaces provide hands-on learning, help with critical thinking skills, and foster entrepreneurship.
What is the Point of a Makerspace?: Read an interview with professor and writer John Spencer on the purpose and value of makerspaces in education.
Makerspace Playbooks
Project ideas and resources for creating makerspaces for youth.