Learning in the Making: How to Plan, Execute, and Assess Powerful Makerspace Lessons

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About

Making is a dynamic and hands-on learning experience that directly connects with long-established theories of how learning occurs. Although it hasn't been a focus of traditional education or had a prominent place in the classroom, teachers find it an accessible, exciting option for their students.

Preface

The Precedent for Maker Education

Why Maker Education Is Important for a 21st Century Education

Exploring Maker Education Through Different Lenses

Inclusion and Maker Education

The Role of the Educator as a Maker Educator

About the authors

Jackie Gerstein teaches graduate-level online courses for Walden, Westerns Governors, and Boise State Universities, and she teaches gifted education for Santa Fe Public Schools. Her motto is "I don't do teaching for a living; I live teaching as my doing, and technology has amplified my passion for doing so." Her background includes a strong focus on experiential learning, which she brings into all of her teaching. Gerstein believes that one of the roles and responsibilities of the 21st century educator is to share resources, ideas, and instructional strategies with other educators.