reMAKE 8/2/18

On the second day (first full day) of the reMAKE Education Summit, I attended three different workshops. I also had the opportunity to make a few things throughout the day as well!

Empower Your Students! (presented by Shaney Berzansky)

The first workshop of the day I attended was about empowering students into the world of making. Shaney discussed how to incorporate standards and learning objectives into making activities and challenges. We started with a quick challenge, and then went back to analyze the learning goals.

The challenge was to use the materials in a baggie to "make something self-propelled that will start 'here' and end 'there'."

Using legos, wheels, rubberbands and a balloon, my group built a self-propelled object.

This activity tied into three NGSS standards about engineering.

It was great to see a different way on how to tie in the standards with the making and content. I liked how the three steps were clear. First, determine the standards that you need to hit. Second, come up with learning targets for your students. Third, create an open-ended prompt that will give students enough space to create.

How to Toon: Cartooning in the Classroom (presented by Joe Wos)

The second workshop of the day that I attended was learning how to make cartoons and incorporate that in the classroom. Throughout this session, I was able to learn some basics of cartooning, while also learning more about the importance of drawing in communication.

Learning how to use letters that students already know as a basis for cartooning. I also appreciated the value that is placed on using images to represent a story or as a way to share information.

Just three of the many cartoons I drew during this session.

Using a Carvey

For my last activity of the day, I was able to work with a student from POCS to learn to how use the Carvey. Carvey is a machine by Inventables that can be used to carve into various materials. Although I wish I had been able to create a completely original design, I used a pre-made icon and some letters to create my carving.

I liked how simple this software was to use. I also liked that prior to pressing the "GO" button, the software walks you through steps to double check the set up of the machine. I think this is a valuable tool for students to make them have to check their work and process before carving.

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