(from EdSpaces) Creating a maker space for your schools might seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. First articulate your vision for the space and outline your goals. These steps will help you answer other critical questions, such as what the space should look like, how it will be equipped and so on.
Four key questions to guide your initial planning.
1. Who will use the space?
2. How, and when, will students use the space?
3. What are your instructional goals?
4. How will you measure success?
Also, consider asking students what they want. Giving students a voice in the design of the space can inspire their ingenuity. Build flexibility into the design of the space and include open, informal spaces for students to gather together, brainstorm and bounce ideas off one other.
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