Explore and Learn at the Maker Space in Ruby rooms 1-4 any time from 9:25 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Areas that will be showcased:
Make it DO
What can you make existing equipment DO with logic, programming, and creative ideas. A “maker’s” take on robotics, coding, and unique adaptations of different tools.
Robotics Innovation Kit - Sphero Robots, CEENBoTs
Rasberry PI Starter Kits
MakeyMakey
Sparkfun Inventors Kit
Make it NEW
Rapid prototyping from raw materials and finished products to actually implement your ideas. Additive and subtractive manufacturing through 3D printing, engraving/carving, and creative design.
Make An IMPACT
Making a difference in this world through social innovation takes a keen eye on the needs of your community. Using sensors, tools, and innovative skills, you can make an IMPACT on someone’s life.
Arduino Sensor Station (redboards + multitude of sensors)
Thermal Camera lab
Smart Home Little Bits Kits
Make it YOU
YOU are uniquely YOU. Here is your chance to be creative with design, wearables, and personalized touches. Make your statement here!
Lilly Pad Wearables Lab
Bare Conductive Classroom Kits
Vinyl Cutter
This session will focus on family-school partnerships, and how educators can leverage a wide range of research based strategies to meet families and community "where they are." Objectives: 1) Identify "what works" without technology when engaging families, as dictated by a body of research. 2) Identify social media tools that provide a "menu of communications" for educators, leaders and parents in meeting families and community where they are. 3) Expose participants to exemplary practices happening around the world that speak to O1 & O2 while leveraging the very social media tools articulated.
This session is centered on the idea of shifting the conversation. Too often educators and schools are beaten down by the media and public for not being successful. It is time we tell our story and share the amazing things happening in schools each and every day. In this session you will: Be inspired and motivated to tell your story, Learn easy and practical ways to start telling your story immediately, Get links to ideas that will enhance your ability to share, Leave with a sense of purpose and a positive attitude, and Feel empowered to change the mindset and culture of digital leadership in your organization.
