25. Teaching Fads: Should You Have A Makerspace?

from The STEM Space · host Vivify STEM

SHOW SUMMARY:Makerspaces! They are popping up in schools, libraries, and beyond. Maybe you even have one in your classroom (I do!). But are makerspaces just a teaching fad or is it an effective tool for teaching STEM? Listen to our discussion about their definition, purpose, design, and more as we weigh in on this popular trend! Would you like us to discuss other possible teaching fads? Leave us a comment below on a teaching trend you are skeptical of and we will keep this series going! LINKS FROM THE SHOW:Episode 24- Craft Projects vs. STEM (featuring Kerry Tracy)Claire’s Makerspace and STEM Materials previewWe Are Teachers: What is a Makerspace?THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES: https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2021/25—Teaching-Fads-Should-You-Have-A-MakerspaceTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestemspace/VIVIFY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vivifystemVIVIFY FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vivifystemVIVIFY TWITTER: https://twitter.com/vivifystem

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Makerspaces! They are popping up in schools, libraries, and beyond. Maybe you even have one in your classroom (I do!). But are makerspaces just a teaching fad or is it an effective tool for teaching STEM? Listen to our discussion about their definition, purpose, design, and more as we weigh in on this popular trend! Would you like us to discuss other possible teaching fads? Leave us a comment below on a teaching trend you are skeptical of and we will keep this series going!