Meaningful Making

Previously recorded the Fablearn Fellows discuss the history of "mindsets" and how the "Maker Mindset" is fundamental to the work done in Fablabs and makerspaces.

Previously recorded the Fablearn Fellows discuss the history of "mindsets" and how the "Maker Mindset" is fundamental to the work done in Fablabs and makerspaces.

Our expert guest is Stefania Druga, whose research on AI education can inform educators in all subjects and grade levels.AI is a “hot topic” in education, but not well understood. In this webinar, Stefania will help us separate the hype from the true educational value of AI now and in the future, and point to resources that educators can use today. Stefania will also share her research and insight on how children view AI, smart toys, and other intelligent agents that are increasingly common in their lives.

This webinar concluded on Friday, May 24th 9AM -10AM PDT.

Originally recorded on May 5, 2018, we are pleased to share a recent webinar led by Daniel Schermele with several FabLearn Fellows in a conversation about assessment strategies for maker courses.

Originally recorded on November 17, 2017, We are pleased to share a webinar with guest Tony Perry, Invention Education Coordinator at the Lemelson-MIT Program that celebrates outstanding inventors and inspires young people to pursue creative lives and careers through invention.

Heather Pang, history teacher at the Castilleja School (Ca) discusses the ah-ha moments of remote learning, including how to teach concepts when homes have varied access to art supplies.

Gary Stager dives deep into Maker Education with the FabLearn fellows in the third and last installment of a three part series.

Gary Stager dives deep into Maker Education with the FabLearn fellows in the second installment of a three part series.

Gary Stager dives deep into Maker Education with the FabLearn fellows in the first installment of a three part series.

Sam is joined by Tracy Rudzitis (2014 FabLearn Fellow) and chats with Betty Elias (UMass Dartmouth), Tyla Smart (University of New Hampshire), and Naeem Wilson (UMass Dartmouth) from Learn 2 Teach, Teach 2 Learn about their experience as college mentors , designing making experiences for youth of color in Boston.