2017 Learning and Technology Conference (L&T) : The MakerSpace: from Imagining to Making!

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

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Online

Summary

This conference will examine the current practice and future potential of Makerspaces to richly blend information technology with the Fablab workshop to become a catalyst for learning transformatio...

This conference will examine the current practice and future potential of Makerspaces to richly blend information technology with the Fablab workshop to become a catalyst for learning transformation, innovation and economic development How can Makerspaces augment current pedagogy approaches in ways that cut across age, cultural, and educational boundaries? How are these hybrid spaces of high technology, Fablab workshop and classroom blends uniting communities through exciting Making projects? How are municipalities, universities, educational school boards and local communities working together to launch, grow and ensure continuity of Makerspaces? What and in which ways are technology platforms and spatial arrangements facilitating the gathering of Educators, Engineers, Programmers, Artists, Architects, Entrepreneurs, Designers to use technology, practice and share expertise for making an idea real across local global spectrums?.

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