Responding to Community Needs in the Design of the Digital Playscape: A Free STEAM Makerspace

• In Event: Online Learning and Engagement
  In Roundtable Session: Online Learning and Engagement-AECT

Short Description

With a growing interest in makerspaces, surprisingly little consideration has been given to the notions of design and development of both the physical space and the educational content within those confines. This session presents design challenges and solutions of creating a makerspace that can promote computational thinking skills in a playful way while considering the unique needs of its learners and their community.

Authors

• Presenter: Noah Glaser, University of Connecticut

• Contributor: Allison Lester, University of Cincinnati

• Contributor: Maggie Center, Connecting with Center