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ERIC Number: EJ1312618
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
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EISSN: EISSN-2159-449X
Designing a Makerspace for Pre- and In-Service Teachers
Marguerite Koole; Jordan Epp; Kerry Anderson; Robert Hepner; Mohammad Hossain
International Journal of Designs for Learning, v8 n1 p82-97 2017
Many educators view makerspaces as a means of increasing student engagement in K-12 classrooms. As faculty and staff of the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan, we have noted low comfort levels in using and experimenting with technology. For this reason, we decided to create a place in which pre-service teachers could test and discuss technologies that they could eventually use in their teaching practice. Our endeavor eventually morphed into a space for current teachers, student teachers, technical support staff, faculty members, and interested community members. Having piloted workshops for six months, we are now evaluating our decisions and shaping new approaches for the current academic year. Our main challenges include ensuring inclusivity across age, gender, and culture; adopting suitable facilitation styles; and ensuring the workshops lead to useful discussions of technology and teaching practice.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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