[ISLMA-Share] Makerspaces

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I haven't worked in a school with a Makerspace, but I think there's a couple of ways you could explain its importance. You could come at the situation by explaining libraries' roles in building literacies of all types-- digital, information, visual, and traditional literacies. That might help explain why students aren't reading QUITE as much (if they really aren't), and it would help explain why they shouldn't be focused on just reading in the library. You could also come at it from a social emotional perspective, explaining that Makerspaces encourage students to express themselves and interact with other people, both of which help encourage students to take ownership over their learning.

I hope this helps. Good luck!
Clair Irwin
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We can’t win!;)
We do a lot of literacy activities in our makerspace, which is really more of a production studio with a green screen, stop-motion equipment, building materials, and an audio recording station. A few weeks ago 6th grade students came there in groups with their ELA classes and created products (movies, stop-motion animations, etc.) explaining different types of figurative language (similes, metaphors, hyperbole). Students have also made book reviews and summaries in the past in our makerspace. I don’t know if this will help kids read more, but it is a way to connect literacy to makerspaces!
Megan

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I have teachers and principals suggesting that students are no longer reading because of our makerspaces in the library and that this has become a problem. Does anyone have makerspaces that tie directly to literature?
Thanks,
Amy

PS Trying to appease both ends :)


Amy Bendall
District Library Media Specialist
Antioch #34
Antioch, IL

You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book. ~ Dr. Seuss
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