Category Archives: Maker Movement

Why Makerspace in School – An Infographic

It is arguable what technology might serve the educational quality, as it is highly dependent on the design and adaptation to the education goal. However, there are a few things we are sure of based on research. Although Maker Movement is not exactly new, the idea of open creation spaces that promotes sharing is. Moreover, researchContinue reading “Why Makerspace in School – An Infographic”

Makey Makey and programming learning

Teaching computing in K-12 is relatively new where a lot of teachers and students still find it challenging. However, fun events such as outreach and competitions can change the norm. In addition, a good introductory workshop experience can change some perspectives. In this 90 minute workshop, you can give your participants a hands-on experience using Makey Makey in programmingContinue reading “Makey Makey and programming learning”

Collaborative Learning and Makerspace

Collaborative problem solving is fun and engaging to many students. The amount of research that proves the effectiveness of this approaches is overwhelming. In this blog I focus on two publications that encourages this teaching practices The first paper is Digital fabrication and ‘making’in education: The democratization of invention, analyses some of the history and work done inContinue reading “Collaborative Learning and Makerspace”

How to teach storyboarding for a computing class?

Teaching computing through 2D and 3D games and animation is the trend today. One of the essential skills that helps the students in using such tools is to master storyboarding. Meaning, before they start coding an animation, it is advisable that they break down their idea into scenes, which will reflect later on in their code. ThisContinue reading “How to teach storyboarding for a computing class?”