A great argument for running a Makerspace at your school.

Cheska Robinson wrote an interesting article sharing her findings of the benefits of running a Genius Hour as part of a Makerspace at your school. She commented that it encourages students ... See More

Cheska Robinson wrote an interesting article sharing her findings of the benefits of running a Genius Hour as part of a Makerspace at your school. She commented that it encourages students to find their inspiration from working independently on projects of their own choosing. She further states that Makerspaces help students develop independent thinking and problem-solving skills. The article further suggests strategies on how to start a Makerspace such as: 1. Have an endgame in mind 2. Give students ownership 3. Find a suitable space 4. Recycle, reuse and ask for help 5. Showcase students' work The article concludes with an excellent list of resources supplied by teachers who are currently running Makerspaces or Genius Hour. Overall a really good article to get you started with your own Makerspace.