Resources

Below is a selection of recommended maker resources to get you started, or to go deeper into your practice.

Maker & Design Thinking Guides

Interested in developing the maker mindset, creating your first makerspace, or getting started with design thinking? Check out some recommended guides created by Autodesk, MakerEd, IDEO, and more!

Maker Articles, Websites, & Blogs

What To Put In Your Makerspace And How To Pay For It (EdSurge article)
Starting A School Makerspace From Scratch (Edutopia article)
Meaningful Making: Projects and Inspiration for Fab Labs and Makerspaces (edited journal)
Design Make Teach (blog)
Maker Club (blog)
Making Starts Here (Autodesk website)
Makerspaces for K-12 (MA K-12 Engineering website)

Maker Communities

BPS Makers Workplace Group
Boston Maker Educators
#MakerEd Chat on Twitter
Scratch Ed Meetups

Maker Reading List

Makerspace Reading List