Makerspaces are gaining popularity in the educational activities of all age groups, from
primary schools to higher education institutions, particularly in science, technology …

Background Makerspaces have increased in popularity recently and hold many promises for
STEM education. However, they may also fall prey to hegemonic, marginalizing norms and …

Background Co-curricular activities are often touted as valuable STEM learning
opportunities in higher education settings. Particularly in engineering, industry encourage …

Background To purposefully integrate information and communication technologies (ICT)
into contemporary teaching, teachers must have complex technological, pedagogical and …

The aim of this study was (1) to describe challenges prospective teachers perceive during
project work in a pedagogical makerspace and co** strategies they develop to deal with …

A growing number of cities are deploying circular economy practices to contribute to the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Makerspaces are community-driven initiatives …

This special issue aims to sketch the present state of maker learning research, reveal
possible tensions, and present future possibilities to articulate principles for learning through …

Based on social cognitive theory, the current study builds and verifies a mediated
moderation model to explore the influence of teacher-student relationship on innovative …

Despite numerous benefits, students do not always respond positively and engage in active
learning in STEM courses. Understanding the factors that influence how students' respond to …

Many public libraries provide makerspace services, where people can share tools and
knowledge to create tangible items, yet the audience for these spaces is sometimes …