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Mobile Makerspace Carts: A Practical Model to Transcend Access and Space

Mobile Makerspace Carts: A Practical Model to Transcend Access and Space

Shaunna Smith
Copyright: © 2017 |Pages: 16
ISBN13: 9781522521228|ISBN10: 1522521224|EISBN13: 9781522521235
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2122-8.ch004
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Smith, Shaunna. "Mobile Makerspace Carts: A Practical Model to Transcend Access and Space." Empowering Learners With Mobile Open-Access Learning Initiatives, edited by Michael Mills and Donna Wake, IGI Global, 2017, pp. 31-46. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2122-8.ch004

APA

Smith, S. (2017). Mobile Makerspace Carts: A Practical Model to Transcend Access and Space. In M. Mills & D. Wake (Eds.), Empowering Learners With Mobile Open-Access Learning Initiatives (pp. 31-46). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2122-8.ch004

Chicago

Smith, Shaunna. "Mobile Makerspace Carts: A Practical Model to Transcend Access and Space." In Empowering Learners With Mobile Open-Access Learning Initiatives, edited by Michael Mills and Donna Wake, 31-46. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2017. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2122-8.ch004

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Abstract

This chapter provides background into the maker movement, potential strategies for integrating the maker movement into educational environments, and a case study of a mobile makerspace model that leverages carts with small portable devices and free/open-source apps/software to enable equitable makerspace experiences to learning spaces in diverse areas and contexts. Acknowledging the vast options for creating makerspace experiences, this chapter suggests that space itself can be transcended by focusing on immediately practical ways to provide access (i.e. small thematic mobile makerspace carts that can be easily transported), provide activities and tools that address the unique interests of the participants (i.e. asking participant stakeholders what their goals and aspirations are), and establish a learning culture that empowers maker mindsets (i.e. structuring activities with constraints that enable, engaging university students in service-learning projects).

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