Description
Are you a Maker? Do you have a MakerSpace at your school? What distinguishes your Maker Program from just “Arts & Crafts”? Today our special guest, Concordia’s own Elementary STEM Coach, Ryan Maney will join us to share his thoughts on the importance of empathy in developing a maker culture at your school.
Lessons Learned
Dennis - Google Cardboard VR. When using with students break it into short segments. Allow time for observations & reflection.
Chris - Model being a learner as often as possible. Make mistakes, not excuses. Growth mindset demands it.
Daniel - Process.st is now my new friend. Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande - the volume and complexity of knowledge today has exceeded our ability as individuals to properly deliver it to people—consistently, correctly, safely.
Ryan - Model the Thinking You Want to Happen.
Fun Fact
6 Scientifically Confirmed Facts About Our Brains
https://elearningindustry.com/6-scientifically-proven-brain-facts-that-elearning-professionals-should-know
Notes & Links
Special Guest: Ryan Maney - Concordia’s Elementary STEM Coach
d.School K12 Lab Network
Design Thinking Bootcamp Method Cards
IDEO Design Thinking for Educators