ERIC Number: EJ1035980
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Publication Date: 2013-Nov
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Maker Movement Spreads Innovation One Project at a Time
Peppler, Kylie; Bender, Sophia
Phi Delta Kappan, v95 n3 p22-27 Nov 2013
The maker movement consists of a growing culture of hands-on making, creating, designing, and innovating. A hallmark of the maker movement is its do-it-yourself (or do-it-with-others) mindset that brings individuals together around a range of activities, both high- and low-tech, all involving some form of creation or repair. The movement's shared commitment to open exploration, intrinsic interest, and creative ideas can help to transform STEM and arts education. The authors profile several forms of making, makerspaces, and maker networks, and conclude with some ways the movement spreads innovation, providing potential guidance for educational reform.
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creative Development, Hands on Science, Communities of Practice, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies, Innovation, STEM Education, Educational Change, Guidance Programs, Creative Thinking, Experiential Learning
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