Engaging Youth with Low-Tech Library Makerspaces
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These slides accompanied a July 2014 webinar for the Education Institute (Ontario Library Association).
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Engaging Youth with Low-Tech Library Makerspaces
- 1. Everyday Makerspaces: Low-Tech, Highly Engaging Library Programming for Youth ! ! Amy Koester
- 2. Hi there! Amy Koester ! Children’s Librarian ! St. Charles City-County Library District in Missouri, USA
- 3. Today we’ll discuss… What constitutes a makerspace How makerspaces align with library goals Using a STEAM framework for maker activities Resources to help YOU make at your library
- 4. Today we’ll discuss… What constitutes a makerspace How makerspaces align with library goals Using a STEAM framework for maker activities Resources to help YOU make at your library
- 5. Today we’ll discuss… What constitutes a makerspace How makerspaces align with library goals Using a STEAM framework for maker activities Resources to help YOU make at your library
- 6. Today we’ll discuss… What constitutes a makerspace How makerspaces align with library goals Using a STEAM framework for maker activities Resources to help YOU make at your library
- 7. What is this “makerspace” thing?
- 8. Making is really an attitude. Explore new skills! Create something meaningful!
- 9. Makerspace = Interactive activities Variety of supplies Plenty of time (Space)
- 10. Makerspace = A sense of accomplishment & personal empowerment.
- 11. So how do makerspaces fit library goals? Programs & services Lifelong learners Community engagement The third space
- 12. Makerspaces are simply another iteration of the programming we already offer. !
- 14. STEAM as a Framework
- 15. The Maker Spectrum Low-tech = materials primarily on hand, minimal prior experience with the activities Medium-tech = some specialty materials, some prior experience with the activities High-tech = significant supplies investment, expertise is a huge plus
- 16. The Maker Spectrum Low-tech = materials primarily on hand, minimal prior experience with the activities Medium-tech = some specialty materials, some prior experience with the activities High-tech = significant supplies investment, expertise is a huge plus
- 17. The Maker Spectrum Low-tech = materials primarily on hand, minimal prior experience with the activities Medium-tech = some specialty materials, some prior experience with the activities High-tech = significant supplies investment, expertise is a huge plus
- 18. The Maker Spectrum Low-tech = materials primarily on hand, minimal prior experience with the activities Medium-tech = some specialty materials, some prior experience with the activities High-tech = significant supplies investment, expertise is a huge plus
- 19. Low-tech Maker Program: Build Something Gingerbread Houses Supplies: milk cartons graham crackers icing candy Engineering, Art
- 20. Low-tech Maker Program: Build Something LEGO Club Supplies: LEGO bricks (Building platforms) (Challenges) (Display space) Engineering, Art, Math
- 21. Low-tech Maker Program: Design Challenge Marble Run Mania Supplies: marbles recyclables scissors electric tape Science, Engineering, Art, Math
- 22. Low-tech Maker Program: Design Challenge Marshmallow Towers Supplies: mini marshmallows toothpicks design books Technology, Engineering, Art, Math
- 23. Low-tech Maker Program: Craft & Create Cardmaking Crafternoon Supplies: paper art supplies scissors, glue, & tape papercraft books Engineering, Art, Math
- 24. Low-tech Maker Program: Craft & Create Duct Tape Designs Supplies: lots of duct tape scissors duct tape craft books (internet access) Technology, Engineering, Art, Math
- 25. Low-tech Maker Program: Build a World Bonjour, Paris! Supplies: papercraft templates scissors, glue, & tape coloring utensils Engineering, Art image from made by joel
- 26. Low-tech Maker Program: Build a World Recycled Doll Houses Supplies: recycled cardboard old magazines scissors, glue, & tape dolls/figurines Engineering, Art, Math
- 27. Low-tech Maker Program: Build a World Playground Adventures Supplies: shoe boxes books on simple machines craft supplies & paint chips scissors, glue, & tape Science, Engineering, Art
- 28. Poll 1 What types of low-tech maker programs can you envision offering at your library?
- 29. Medium-tech Maker Program: Get Wired MaKey MaKey Supplies: MaKey MaKey kits computers with USB ports Science, Technology, Engineering
- 30. Medium-tech Maker Program: Get Wired Scratch Games Supplies: computers with internet access computer with projection capabilities Technology, Art, Math
- 31. Medium-tech Maker Program: Get Wired Squishy Circuits Supplies: Squishy Circuits kits conductive dough Science, Technology, Engineering, Art image from Make:
- 32. Medium-tech Maker Program: It’s Alive! Art Bots Supplies: cheap electric toothbrushes pool noodles craft supplies markers Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math
- 33. Medium-tech Maker Program: It’s Alive! Bristle Bots Supplies: Bristle Bot Party Pack kit side cutters & wire strippers race course Science, Technology, Engineering image from Anne Clark, www.sotomorrowblog.com
- 34. Poll 2 What types of medium-tech maker programs can you envision offering at your library?
- 35. No space? No problem! ! Mobile Makerspaces ! à la Karen Jensen @ Betty Warmack Branch Library (TX) image from Teen Librarian Toolbox
- 36. Don’t forget to tap community partners! ! Local Businesses, Tech Startups, & Non-profits ! à la Justin Hoenke @ Chattanooga Public Library (TN)
- 38. Online Resources Make It @ Your Library Blogs Teen Librarian Toolbox so tomorrow Imagine | Make | Play search “library + maker” wikiHow
- 39. Community Experts Local children’s/science museums Local artists STEM-area businesses Hobby societies
- 40. Raid Your Non-fiction Stacks! Find those how-to books! Think about what topics will pique kids’ interests
- 41. Purchasing Supplies Consider how you can repurpose and/or add on to what you already have Peruse your local dollar store Always solicit reviews & recommendations
- 42. Seeking Donations LEGOs Gently used equipment Financial contributions Friends of the Library image “OIC—Donations” by flickr user Joe Schueller, Creative Commons licensed
- 43. Poll 3 What maker/STEAM resources are you going to tap following this webinar?
- 44. Go forth and make!
- 45. Questions? Comments? Ideas? ! Let’s chat! ! @amyeileenk ! amy.e.koester@gmail.com ! http:// showmelibrarian.blogspot.com image “Question Box” by flickr user Raymond Bryson, Creative Commons licensed