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Makerspace:

Makerspace:

Posted in AppliedDesignSkillsTechnologies, artSTEAM, Blog Posts, Elementary & Middle Years, engSTEAM, Learning Design & Planning, mathSTEAM, Not Subject Specific, Resource, sciSTEAM, Secondary, techSTEAM, Video & Video Tutorials | Tagged with ADST, make, makerspace, making

Known also as fab labs, tinkering areas, or hackerspaces, makerspaces are generally areas where people can gather to make, create, and experiment with a variety of materials and tools. As the name suggests, makerspaces are spaces where people can make stuff. While these creations are often physical things, digital productions can also be included. Varying […]

BC Digital Literacy Framework infographic

Digital Literacy: an introduction

Posted in Blog Posts, Digital & Media Literacy, Elementary & Middle Years, Learning Design & Planning, Post Secondary, Resource, Secondary | Tagged with ADST, digital literacy, interdisciplinary, making, media literacy, STEAM

Digital literacy “literally” means a new way of being literate – not with books and printed materials, but now with digital materials. These skills are becoming increasingly important in an ever more digitally connected world.

“Making Literacy” in LLED 350 and LLED 360

“Making Literacy” in LLED 350 and LLED 360

Posted in AppliedDesignSkillsTechnologies, Blog Posts, Not Subject Specific | Tagged with ADST, code, coding, core competencies, make, makerspace, making, unplugged

“Making Literacy” – a centers based approach to integrating Applied Design Skills and Technologies and Making in K-12 classrooms was presented in the Neville Scarfe Education Library in September 2018. During the month of September, every teacher candidate in the Bed program (elementary, middle and secondary) had the opportunity to participate in some ‘Makerspace’ stations […]

Take a Break and Make!

Take a Break and Make!

Posted in 4-7, AppliedDesignSkillsTechnologies, Blog Posts, Fine Arts, K-3, Not Subject Specific | Tagged with ADST, constructivism, hands-on, make, makerspace, making, multimedia, sandbox session, science

Visit one of our ‘pop up’ mini-makerspaces in the Scarfe Digital Sandbox – Scarfe 155 (Tuesday 12:45 – 2 beginning September 29th & the last Wednesday of each month 12 – 1pm). Explore ways to bring hands-on learning to your classroom through activities that spark imagination through playful exploration and invention. This activity is particularly […]


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