Maker Education Initiative (New Program Focus) History. In November of 2009, the White House Administration began the Educate to Innovate initiative in an effort to increase our young students’ skills and abilities in science and math (Whitehouse.gov, 2016). The initiative is designed to help America better compete with the increasing competition we face from other countries, such as China and India. Amongst the many parts of this policy exists several aspects that become crucial to its success, we start with the redesign of America’s high schools. If we are going to be able to compete with the increasing competition faced by the rise of global networks, then there is a need to shift our educational models from within our schools. We are going
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In its most basic form is a person who makes something, or expanding the definition, one that makes (Merriam-Webster, 2016). It is a builder, an engineer, a person who uses their hands to create, applying our knowledge in the creation of something. In practice, this can range anywhere from a person who makes clothes, an engineer who creates code for a program, even an artist who uses metal as a medium in a creation could be considered a “maker”. The art of “making”, while it can be called an art, is rather steeped in the ability to use our hands and knowledge in constructing something.
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Introduction. We are the Maker Education Initiative, which was founded in 2012. Our organization is a non-profit that supports and empowers educators and communities, particularly, those in underserved areas, to facilitate meaningful making and learning experiences with youth. Our Vision, every child is a “Maker”. Our Mission, to create more opportunities for all young people to develop confidence, creativity, and interest in science, technology, engineering, math, art, and learning as a whole through making (Makered.org, 2016).
Values. We currently focus on five key values that support our mission and vision. They are as …show more content…
Engagement in Learning. By supporting faculty, teachers, and administration with making deeply impactful experiences, we will connect with youth to increase their desire for lifelong learning.
2. Transformation of Education. Through advocacy on a national scale, we will multiply the transformative impact that making and maker education has on the lives of youth everywhere.
3. Collaboration and Community. We believe in nurturing a well-connected and networked community of educators that can support and learn from each other as they start, grow and sustain maker programming.
4. The Diversity of Approaches. We believe that the diversity inherent in maker education approaches and applications are crucial in creating inclusive learning environments that enable multiple entry points to “making”.
5. Access for All. We believe in the importance of access to meaningful making experiences for every child, and we aim to facilitate that access through an intentional focus on underserved communities and individuals.
Strategy. This comprehensive initiative will focus on building the capacity of learning environments, particularly those in underserved communities, and will offer the following
In its most basic form is a person who makes something, or expanding the definition, one that makes (Merriam-Webster, 2016). It is a builder, an engineer, a person who uses their hands to create, applying our knowledge in the creation of something. In practice, this can range anywhere from a person who makes clothes, an engineer who creates code for a program, even an artist who uses metal as a medium in a creation could be considered a “maker”. The art of “making”, while it can be called an art, is rather steeped in the ability to use our hands and knowledge in constructing something.
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Introduction. We are the Maker Education Initiative, which was founded in 2012. Our organization is a non-profit that supports and empowers educators and communities, particularly, those in underserved areas, to facilitate meaningful making and learning experiences with youth. Our Vision, every child is a “Maker”. Our Mission, to create more opportunities for all young people to develop confidence, creativity, and interest in science, technology, engineering, math, art, and learning as a whole through making (Makered.org, 2016).
Values. We currently focus on five key values that support our mission and vision. They are as …show more content…
Engagement in Learning. By supporting faculty, teachers, and administration with making deeply impactful experiences, we will connect with youth to increase their desire for lifelong learning.
2. Transformation of Education. Through advocacy on a national scale, we will multiply the transformative impact that making and maker education has on the lives of youth everywhere.
3. Collaboration and Community. We believe in nurturing a well-connected and networked community of educators that can support and learn from each other as they start, grow and sustain maker programming.
4. The Diversity of Approaches. We believe that the diversity inherent in maker education approaches and applications are crucial in creating inclusive learning environments that enable multiple entry points to “making”.
5. Access for All. We believe in the importance of access to meaningful making experiences for every child, and we aim to facilitate that access through an intentional focus on underserved communities and individuals.
Strategy. This comprehensive initiative will focus on building the capacity of learning environments, particularly those in underserved communities, and will offer the following