Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School Makerspaces Inspire Students to Think and Create BIG!

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School Librarian, Jennifer Gordon

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School Library
Jennifer Gordon, Librarian

Think, Create, Make - Makerspace Challenges - Big and Small
A few years ago, our technology director came to me with a question : Had I ever thought about creating a Makerspace in the Library?  The answer was simple : yes! I’d already had the idea brewing in the back of my head, I just wasn’t sure how I wanted to work it into my schedule and my space.  I took a few months to tinker, do a little bit of research, and test out my plans with a couple of classes. Fast forward to now: my students have a variety of opportunities to THINK, CREATE, and MAKE! ​​

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