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Help Create a Makerspace in the Library
Funded Aug 12, 2021Design Thinking is a methodology used by designers to help them solve complex problems and create solutions & products that meet people's needs. It's solution-based thinking that starts with a general goal, not just a specific problem to help create broader ideas. This opportunity needs to be introduced and cultivated in our children to broaden their life-long goals and equip them with 21st Century skills!
In the library makerspace we are purposeful in our use of technology, so students are not consumers, but creators. We expand our research skills with online research databases, online evaluation techniques, 3D modeling and block coding to name a few things. Kids are drawn to robots and enjoy using them, so we use their fascination to "sneak" in tech, content area curriculum, and 21st century soft skills (problem solving, critical thinking, etc). With essential, relevant and enduring questions our children find new purpose at school, are able to use their voice and in my space are given unlimited choice to showcase their knowledge and talents.
The tools were were allowed through Donor's Choose will allow our dreams, learning and innovation to come to a reality. These tools give students the opportunity to explore the world, enhances their understanding of our roles/gifts and invites them to discovering their place in it .”
With gratitude,
Ms. Rosie Herold
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 2 other donors.