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Moving Making to Online and Homes Spaces: Lessons for Maker Education

Thu, April 21, 8:00 to 9:30am PDT (8:00 to 9:30am PDT), Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Floor: South Building, Level 1, Pacific Ballroom 19

Session Type: Structured Poster Session

Abstract

Common practices for facilitating social connections and contributions in makerspaces are difficult to maintain when activities move online and happen at home. The COVID-19 pandemic posed considerable challenges as learning in makerspaces relies on access to tools and materials, just-in-time teaching, and peer collaborations. Yet moving maker activities to online and home spaces highlighted important features of maker education such as leveraging resources, engaging family members at home and establishing effective communication with learners and families. The invited presentations report on ways in which making online and at home has led to valuable insights about learning and teaching practices that can expand equity, care, engagement, and family support in future maker education initiatives.

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