We often think of the makerspace as a physical location in the school. However, create your own virtual makerspace that is available to the adults and students 24/7 as long as there is an Internet connection. David Loertscher and his graduate students at San Jose State University have created this example so you can create one at your school or district level.

https://sites.google.com/view/virtualmakerspaces/home

The SAMR model created by Dr. Reuben Puentadorad is widely known and is a foundational concept for technology in any school-wide learning commons. Here is an informative article about this model to remind all of us about its role in education:

https://www.schoology.com/blog/samr-model-practical-guide-edtech-integration

Here is a research study about the state of technology in education with some major suggestions for its use:

https://www.gettingsmart.com/2019/12/the-state-of-creativity-in-americas-schools/?utm_source=Smart+Update&utm_campaign=026234bcfe-SMART_UPDATE_2019_12_5&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_17bb008ec3-026234bcfe-321306465

Scott McLeod and Julie Graber have created a major model of technology integration deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology. Their book and interactive website evolves as the authors and users of the protocol and the recent book (2019) develops a systematic way of integrating technology to boost teaching and learning. Their website is at: http://dangerouslyirrelevant.org/resources/4-shifts-protocol

Hargadon presents the findings of a major study in the role of technology in learning. However, the best part of this report is a method to build a conversation in a school about how to make technology the foundational element of a learning community. at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1itn5djK6Y0kRoM5W3okhWTkJSIIA-hnd/view?usp=sharing