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A cooperative eLearning event brought to you by Plainfield and Avon Community School Corporations
Funded in part by the Indiana Department of Education Office of eLearning 
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Thursday, June 23 • 12:15pm - 1:00pm
How Making is Changing Learning

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1st Maker Space is collaborating with Central Indiana schools to bring 'maker education' to K12 learning.  We have installed 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics and sewing machines along with traditional hand tools, power tools, materials and supplies to give students a modern 'shop class' experience.  Today, a makerspace helps students understand the relevance of what they are studying to real world design challenges.  They develop better critical thinking, mathematical reasoning and problem solving skills; failure is just feedback in a makerspace. Educators get training to make use of the makerspace to reinforce their lesson plans and increase engagement.  While the concept of a makerspace may be new, the educational goals are the same.
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Kim Brand

Founder, 1st Maker Space, Inc.
Kim Brand is co-founder of 1st Maker Space. "Kids are more engaged when their hands are involved in learning." He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology, is a self-taught programmer, IT consultant, author and entrepreneur. His vision is to help every student discover their... Read More →

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Thursday June 23, 2016 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
AALC LGI Room
  Makerspace / STEAM
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