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

11/5/2019

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Jennifer Gordon
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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    Gann Academy, Waltham
    sfeldman@maschoolibraries.org

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