Build a Makerspace for Young People
Find out how to create and run a makerspace for young people. Look at the pedagogy and approaches behind digital making.
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What You'll Learn in This Course
Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.
Learning Outcome 1
A makerspace is an area inside a school, library or other public facility, which young people can use to apply digital skills to the real world, exploring ideas and making things collaboratively.
Learning Outcome 2
This online course will show you how to create a makerspace in your community. You’ll explore different approaches to makerspaces, understand the pedagogy that underpins the maker movement, and get practical advice on getting started.
Learning Outcome 3
By the end of the course, you’ll understand the benefits of embracing making and know how to find partners to help you build a successful makerspace in your community.
Skills You'll Develop
This comprehensive Build a Makerspace for Young People curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.
Course Requirements & Target Audience
Understand what you need to succeed in this course and determine if it's the right fit for your learning goals
Prerequisites & Requirements
What you need before starting this Build a Makerspace for Young People course:
- Explore how to create a makerspace in your community
- Explore different approaches to makerspaces
- Discuss the pedagogy that underpins the maker movement
- Apply practical advice on getting started
- Identify partners to help you build a successful makerspace in your community
Who This Course Is For
This course is perfect for:
- Motivated learners at any level
- Self-paced students
- Anyone interested in the subject
This course might not be suitable if:
- • You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
- • You prefer learning without structured curriculum
- • You need highly specialized or niche content
Course Information & Details
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Subject Category
Teaching, IT & Computer Science, Coding & Programming, STEM Teaching, Teaching Computing
Part of our Teaching, IT & Computer Science, Coding & Programming, STEM Teaching, Teaching Computing curriculum
Course Language
English
All materials in English
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What's Included
- How to create a makerspace in your community
- The pedagogy that underpins the maker movement
- Practical advice to help you get started
- The different approaches to makerspaces
- Identifying partners who can help you build a successful makerspace
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