Embrace Makerspace

A Pocket Guide for Elementary School Administrators

By (author) Randee Bonagura

Publication date:

27 December 2016

Length of book:

102 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

ISBN-13: 9781475828900

Embrace Makerspace will guide elementary school leaders to create an enriching STEAM experience for their students. Principals will gain an understanding of the building and district-wide considerations needed for their makerspace initiative to be successful. Detailed information is provided about teaching and learning philosophies that makerspace incorporates, budgeting and branding practices to enhance your materials and supplies, professional development strategies and ideas to engage teachers, and suggestions for ways principals can develop as lead makers. Throughout the book practical tips and tricks for a successful makerspace experience can be found, including resources and tools for overall assessment of the program.

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Collaboration
Chapter 2: Philosophy in Action
Chapter 3: Creating and Cultivating Space
Chapter 4: Developing a Supply Stream
Chapter 5: Scheduling, Staffing, and Professional Development
Chapter 6: Budget and Branding
Chapter 7: Assessment
Chapter 8: The Journey Ahead
Appendix: Resources
References
About the Author

Embracing Makerspace: A Pocket Guide for Elementary School Administrators is a very readable and very important book. America's future may not lie in the realm of large corporations as in the past but in the creative, local and responsive problem solving that makerspaces stimulate. It is important that we allow our students time to tinker, explore and create. Big things can come from small beginnings. Exhibit one: Steve Jobs and the beginnings of Apple in his garage. This practical guide provides real ideas for initiating something that is at the very core of good education - creative problem solving.