What is a Makerspace?

A Clint ISD makerspace is a a set of designated spaces within the library. Spaces that provide 21st century learning platforms that fosters innovation, ingenuity, creativity, and skillset development through exploration and engagement. The space is an inclusive & collaborative environment where students are free to create and be innovative.

Why: 

• Curriculum with innovative technology integration lags in development and implementation.

• TA TEKS haven't been revised since 2013, those standards were adopted in 2011. TA TEKS (being revised now) won't be implemented until 2024. 

• Makerspaces facilitate the Integration of other academic subjects, including the arts, into STEM programs. 

• Soft skills that students need for college, career, and military readiness such as collaboration, communication, and critical-thinking are strengthened in makerspaces.

• Students are exposed to future-ready careers and skills.

• Just to name a few.

How: 

• It takes a dedicated individual to lead the charge and a supportive administration to transform a schools library into an immersive learning environment that facilitates opportunities that students would not have otherwise.

• It takes a village to make the initiative successful. 

• STEAM education in makerspaces increases the capacity of our district, schools, and communities to provide all students with access to a well rounded education. 

• Makerspaces enhance school conditions for student learning.

• Makerspaces improve the use of technology in order to enhance academic outcomes and digital literacy of students.