Maker Magic

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Questions? Contact Miguel Guhlin (@mguhlin)

Are You a Maker?

Of course, you are! What does it take to setup a space for making? Let's explore via this photo tour, as well as check out the resources shared below.

Be sure to check back often, as this resource will be updated periodically.

Podcast: Listen to Two Library Makers Share

Listen to TCEA Podcast #4: Makerspace, Part 1

with Tonya Hinkebein and Susan Hefley

Read these blog entries about Maker spaces

Learn how to get started with a maker space in your location

Make Magic with 3D Printing

3D Printing

Try this Out Yourself!

Learn the basics to getting started with 3D printing. You'll learn a variety of ways they can be used in the classroom and how they are impacting jobs. We'll also provide tips/tricks to operating and maintaining a 3D printer and take a closer look at Tinkercad as a simple tool used to create objects to be sent to the printer.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About 3D Printing
3D Printing Books
District Spotlight: Sabine Pass ISD

Sample Lessons

More Resources

Matter Hackers
3D Printer Resources
3D Printing Coral Reefs
3D Printed Housing for the Homeless (under $4,000!)
3D Printed Bridge

Hardware

3D Printer Recommendations

Software & Apps

Other Info

Types of Filament (Video)

Infographic: 3D Printing

Develop Computational Thinking

What's the connection between Micro:bit and making? Programming, pure and simple. You can introduce students to coding using free tools like BBC's Micro:bit and a free coding tool that works on Android, iPads, Chromebooks, the Web, Mac or Windows devices.

MakeCode can be used to control small devices, as well as Minecraft: Education Edition Code Builder.

More Resources

Micro:bit and MakeCode