Makerspace for kids

想法

目前makespace社群成員年齡多以國、高中以上，且多數已是玩家。然而推動maker教育可更積極地從小推動起，規劃適合孩子使用的工具及專題類型，故有此構想。

年齡定位:4~8(親子協同)；8~12歲。

基礎目標:

能夠運用生活常見材料(易取得、再生資源)
手工具操作
能夠針對媒材或工具進行應用與變化

空間定位

maker space for kids(配置參考http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-Maker-Space-for-Kids/)
活動開發中心

活動類型

我拆我拆我拆拆拆-居家生活小物拆卸，鼓勵自行準備。
動起來的小玩意-每月訂不同主題與挑戰任務，提供參考圖示或實物作為模仿參考。

參考網址:http://www.instructables.com/id/Project-Based-Engineering-for-Kids/

邀集~

活動時段

週三下午(學校半天)
週末假日

空間硬體

工具類型
展示

人力

輔導員、志工(常駐)
講師(週期性)

能力鷹架:能力、年紀?

預期困難與解答

沒人來-周遭學校及社區宣傳、FB。
因為對象為孩子，會有類似班級經營的挑戰(例如吵架、打架等)。引發孩子的內在動機，利用停權等方式處理。
家長會因為是小孩子的活動而不願意付錢甚至惡意殺價

收益

贊助(文教基金會、專業才藝教室)。
使用者付費。

Here is the google translate...check it to see how close it is.

The idea now members of the community members to age more than the country, high school and above, and most of the players. However, there is a conception that the maker of education can be more actively promoted from the beginning to plan tools and themes for children. Age positioning: 4 ~ 8 (parent-child coordination); 8 to 12 years old. Space location maker space for kids (configuration reference http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-Maker-Space-for-Kids/) Event Development Center Event Type I Demolish Me Demolish Demolition Demolition - Home Life Demolition of small objects, to encourage self-prepared. Moving gadgets - each month set different themes and challenges of tasks, to provide reference icon or in-kind as a reference to imitate. Reference Website: http://www.instructables.com/id/Project-Based-Engineering-for-Kids/ (Those are awesome projects! Invitations ~ Event hours Wednesday afternoon (school half day) Weekend Holiday Difficulties and Solutions No one comes - around schools and communities Publicity, FB. Because of the object for the children, there will be similar to the class management challenges (such as quarrels, fighting, etc.). - Incentive mechanism (small gifts, set points for renewable resources, etc.). Income sponsorship (Cultural and Educational Foundation, professional talent classroom). The user pays. Looks cool.

I love this part " Event Development Center Event Type I Demolish Me Demolish Demolition Demolition" haha

oh yeah!

Because of the object for the children, there will be similar to the class management challenges (such as quarrels, fighting, etc.). - Incentive mechanism (small gifts, - Let’s do the opposite...if they are bad they are banned for a month or the next class. We need to teach them to accept consequences of their actions Just like the real world. ( out of 1000 students I have only had to suspend 6...sounds good!). We use the 3 strike rule. If a teacher gets upset with your behavior you get a strike). Its very unemotional. Its no big deal, everyone is welcome back after they change their attitude. And kids change their attitude quickly. It’s amazing what kids can do if you empower them with their own.

TmaxRnD Methodology for Teachers Level 1

The reward system for Tmax RnD is internal, not external. They gain confidence in their abilities and then we train them to act wisely and with a growth mindset. It’’s hard work schooling...they need to struggle and fail many times. Until failing because systematic and fun like a game. "
And it not for every kid. Only 10% of kids have the "Maker traits" those are the ones we are looking for.
The what? we teach is not important...the how we teach is where the magic happens.
Use the Lazy Teacher and Loving Grandmother strategies. (I’ll explain in more detail when I see you guys,Honkei, you know already)
If you are not sure what to do...just think the opposite of your first reaction.
Think with your second brain https://g.co/kgs/aWUOlI

Note for parents

Your kid will get cut, burned, and electrocuted (mildly) at some point during this class. It’s no big deal, in fact, we make it fun. If you are not ok with that...that’s ok....it’s not for everyone. Maybe next time. (And make sure your kid wears old clothes ;)

We turn minions into masterminds.

Kids are born with many different passion and talents. We help them maximize their talents. We give them the skills to adapt to anything that they come across in their lives. They are always thinking.

參考資料

These are great examples, however, making in Taiwan is very different than Western countries. It has it own unique making culture. Many things that work in North America don’t work in Taiwan. I’ve tried and learned already.

Maker ed
Create a Maker Space for Kids
Learning in the Maker City: A Quiet Revolution
http://tinkering.exploratorium.edu/blog
https://leonardosbasement.org

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