Making the Maker: A Means-to-an-Ends approach to nurturing the Maker mindset in elementary-aged children
In this article, we present a new direction for the role of Making for children. Beyond the use
of Making to teach specific STEM concepts as is common in prior work, we propose that …
of Making to teach specific STEM concepts as is common in prior work, we propose that …
Fun in Making: Understanding the experience of fun and learning through curriculum-based Making in the elementary school classroom
In this article, we investigate the child's experience of fun and learning within curriculum-
integrated Maker activities in the elementary school classroom. Little is currently understood …
integrated Maker activities in the elementary school classroom. Little is currently understood …
'I Make, Therefore I Am' The Effects of Curriculum-Aligned Making on Children's Self-Identity
Prior research investigating the effects of incorporating Making into educational contexts has
been limited to snapshot studies. These studies however do not allow for the investigation of …
been limited to snapshot studies. These studies however do not allow for the investigation of …
Preservice and early career teachers' preconceptions and misconceptions about making in education
This qualitative study examined preservice and early career teachers' preconceptions and
misconceptions about making in education. Eighty-two preservice and early career teachers …
misconceptions about making in education. Eighty-two preservice and early career teachers …
Through the teacher's eyes: Unpacking the TPACK of digital fabrication integration in middle school language arts
S Smith - Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Digital fabrication consists of manufacturing design technology that is used to facilitate the
creation of physical objects. Existing research suggests digital fabrication technology can …
creation of physical objects. Existing research suggests digital fabrication technology can …
Active learning approaches to integrating technology into a middle school science curriculum based on 21st century skills
In order to prepare our next generation of scientists, continual improvements in the
curriculum are required to capture students' interest in the sciences early in their …
curriculum are required to capture students' interest in the sciences early in their …
Making as the new colored pencil: translating elementary curricula into maker activities
We present Making activities designed and observed within the formal environment of
elementary school classrooms. Using a collaborative curriculum-matching design process …
elementary school classrooms. Using a collaborative curriculum-matching design process …
Future engineers: The intrinsic technology motivation of secondary school pupils
The supply of students motivated to study engineering in higher education is critical to the
sector. Results are presented from the 'Mindsets STEM Enhancement Project'. Fifty-seven …
sector. Results are presented from the 'Mindsets STEM Enhancement Project'. Fifty-seven …
Physical Making Online: A Study of Children's Maker Websites
The Maker phenomenon revolves around the technology-enabled hands-on production of
artifacts, and has been consistently proposed as a vehicle for STEM education and to …
artifacts, and has been consistently proposed as a vehicle for STEM education and to …
Self-evaluation of Design Decision-making Skills Gained Through Student Generated Learning Aids
Abstract Self-Evaluation of Design Decision-Making Skills Gained through Student
Generated Learning AidsThis paper presents the findings from research in improving …
Generated Learning AidsThis paper presents the findings from research in improving …