The STEM Education Blog

Makerspaces offer students hands-on experience and allows them to practice what they’re taught in lectures. In this post, we’ll explore the idea that making your makerspace mobile can help benefit students the most! What do we mean by “mobile”? In addition to being portable, we’re suggesting you make use of mobile technologies, as well!

Having a makerspace in your classroom gives students an incredible opportunity to grow. Not only does it help them exercise creativity and idea generation, but it allows them to physically create something and go home with a product they are proud of. It doesn’t hurt that it’s fun, too. To make sure your students are getting the most out of your class, here are three quick and easy tips to improve your makerspace.

A classroom makerspace gives your students valuable hands on experience and encourages them to think creatively. But not all makerspaces are created equal, and it’s your job as an educator, to determine how to make the best of yours.

Collaboration is a skill that today’s students will need for the rest of their lives. It is essential not only in the classroom but also in the workforce, as well as everyday life. It is crucial to instill these skills in students early-on. This can be achieved from creating an environment in which collaboration thrives in your classroom, and we have gathered a few ways to do that in this post.

Because physical “making” is such an important part of hands-on learning in STEM education, developing a classroom makerspace can be a great way to get your students’ creative juices flowing. However, with so many options for products to buy for your makerspace, it can be difficult to decide where to start. In this post, we will explore some of the best items to include in your makerspace.