Sylvia Martinez and The Maker Movement: Invent to Learn, Tinker to Teach! #makered #makerspace

The <strong><a href="http://www.inventtolearn.com/resources/" target="_blank">Maker Movement</a></strong> is here.<br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWZfxlH7-37hBh3ciheUqwMAew5yPB7QPtACh5u2mE_LnkUvA3NZAt7dDiE5_y6_3vwcJWq5rmeOR7mcfUHpwNkNrLtPGbVOkdFobBtqKYJM4Gx2AIAp6NIQdZP8s2i_dKfRrrnpenBhh/s1600/3d-invent-to-learn.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWZfxlH7-37hBh3ciheUqwMAew5yPB7QPtACh5u2mE_LnkUvA3NZAt7dDiE5_y6_3vwcJWq5rmeOR7mcfUHpwNkNrLtPGbVOkdFobBtqKYJM4Gx2AIAp6NIQdZP8s2i_dKfRrrnpenBhh/s320/3d-invent-to-learn.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Invent to Learn by Sylvia Martinez and Gary Stager<br /> is the definitive book on the Maker Movement<br />in Schools</td></tr></tbody></table><br />What do 3D printers, Rasberry pi programing units, scrapbooks and woodworking have in common? They are all part of the <strong>Maker movement</strong> a growing effort to reinvent creativity by letting kids and people create.<br /><br />Libraries are incorporating <strong>maker spaces</strong> and many people are reading the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0989151107/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0989151107&linkCode=as2&tag=httpwwwbrighc-20" id="static_txt_preview" style="background-color: white; color: #996633; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><b>Invent To Learn</b></a> by Sylvia Martinez and Gary Stager.<br /><br />If you want to know more about this movement, take a listen to <a href="http://www.twitter.com/smartinez" target="_blank">Sylvia Martinez</a> (see below on how to listen). We talked about how this method can positively impact our "STEM pipeline" and how we can foster the love of problem solving in many ways in the classroom. We also discussed managing maker spaces in the classroom and the many technologies being used in the maker movement. I learned a lot and highly recommend the book.<br /><br /><h3>My thoughts on the book, Invent to Learn</h3>Don't think this is a movement that is something new. It is actually built upon some profound research into how we all learn. I think every education professor should read this book as well as principals, curriculum directors, and librarians. Innovative teachers will want to read it as well.<br /><br />It is a book full of research and citations. The authors don't write something without backing it up in research. I do admit that I'm halfway through and have sometimes flipped to the back -- I'm totally sold, I'm just getting into the "how" now and am sure I'll be sharing more as I build my own maker spaces in my classroom. In many ways, I already have these spaces but need to utilize them better. This fits very well with <a href="http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2013/05/engage-students-supercharge-learning.html" target="_blank">Genius Hour work</a>, in my opinion.<br /><br /><b>Listen to the show: </b><br /><i>If you need help getting started with listening to the show or are having problems, see the Podcast page for a tutorial.</i><br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.bamradionetwork.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1177:teaching-teachers-with-technology&catid=91:every-classroom-matters&Itemid=259" target="_blank">Listen in your web browser</a> (Internet Explorer is best)</li><li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/every-classroom-matters-cool/id606677009" target="_blank">Listen on iTunes</a> (Click "Learning by Doing")</li></ul><br /><br />—–<br /><h1>Show Notes</h1><div>Here are some notes and resources that will help you understand and discuss the concepts discussed in this show.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0989151107/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0989151107&linkCode=as2&tag=httpwwwbrighc-20" id="static_txt_preview" style="background-color: white; color: #996633; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: center;" target="_blank">Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom</a><br />by Sylvia Martinez & Gary Stager</div><div><br /></div><h4>Invent to Learn Book Authors</h4><div>Sylvia Martinez:</div><div>Blog: <a href="http://blog.genyes.org/">http://blog.genyes.org/</a></div><div>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/smartinez" target="_blank">@smartinez</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Gary Stager:</div><div>Blog: <a href="http://stager.tv/blog/">http://stager.tv/blog/</a></div><div>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/garystager">https://twitter.com/garystager</a></div><div><br /></div><h4>Invent to Learn Book Resources:</h4><div>Intent to Learn Website: <a href="http://www.inventtolearn.com/">http://www.inventtolearn.com/</a></div><div>Resource Page  : <a href="http://www.inventtolearn.com/resources/">http://www.inventtolearn.com/resources/</a> <i>(a useful chapter by chapter set of hyperlinks. I wish every book did this.)</i></div><div><a href="http://blog.genyes.org/index.php/2011/06/08/8-big-ideas-of-the-constructionist-learning-lab/" target="_blank">8 Big Ideas of the Constructionist Learning Lab</a> by Sylvia Martinez</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h4>Important Aspects of the Maker Movement mentioned on the show</h4><div><ul><li><a href="http://www.raspberrypi.org/" target="_blank">Raspberry Pi</a> (See <a href="http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=49" target="_blank">Rasberry Pi Teaching and Learning Resources</a>)</li><li>Physical Computing</li><li>Programming</li><li>3D printing</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><h4>Hashtags for the Maker Movement that Sylvia Recommends </h4><div><i>(I've linked to the searches below on Twitter)</i>: </div><div><ul><li>#<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23makered&mode=relevance&src=typd" target="_blank">makered </a></li><li>#<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23makerspace&mode=relevance&src=typd" target="_blank">makerspace</a></li><li>#<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23inventtolearn&mode=relevance&src=typd" target="_blank">inventtolearn </a></li></ul><div>Make Do: <a href="https://mymakedo.com/">https://mymakedo.com/</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Maker Faire Information: <a href="http://makerfaire.com/">http://makerfaire.com/</a></div><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link (for the book mentioned) and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and I believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's <a href="http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html" target="_blank">16 CFR, Part 255</a>: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising"</span></blockquote>

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How your students can join the #quest2matter and change the world @angelamaiers

<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" scrollable="no" src="http://embed.live.huffingtonpost.com/HPLEmbedPlayer/?segmentId=519501802b8c2a258b000319" width="480"></iframe><br /><br /><h2>The Quest 2 Matter is here! </h2><div><a href="http://www.bamradionetwork.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1102:teaching-teachers-with-technology&catid=91:every-classroom-matters&Itemid=259">Listen to my interview with Agnela about the #quest2matter</a> (Every Classroom Matters on BAM Radio)</div><div><br /></div>Think of a Match.com for student ideas to improve the world and the rest of the world. That is the platform that is being built behind Quest 2 Matter. Some incredible opportunities are here for rich student participation.Whether it is on the back end helping manage and run the projects (some of my students are spending time on their summer passion projects volunteering in the movement in social media, judging, etc. Kids really are behind this movement) or submitting their quest.<br /><br />I sat down recently with <a class="g-profile" href="http://plus.google.com/110733317135232488232" target="_blank">+Angela Maiers</a>  (@<a href="http://www.twitter.com/angelamaiers" target="_blank">angelamaiers)</a> to understand the details about the <a href="http://choose2matter.org/quest2matter-join" target="_blank">Quest2Matter</a> and how your students can participate. Watch as your students solve a problem. Help them upload their videos to the Quest 2 Matter website. The best will be selected and curated for an opportunity to mentor and be scaled globally. The Huff Post video above gives an overview about the movement from a business/ college perspective. My show focused on students and the classroom.<br /><br />This is an important part of the #geniushour movement (See <a href="http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2013/05/engage-students-supercharge-learning.html" target="_blank">Engage Students and Supercharge Learning with #geniushour)</a> It is also passion based learning and integrates well with digital storytelling.<br /><br />If you're looking for the PERFECT way to end the school year THIS IS IT!<br /><br /><h2>Links from the #Quest2Matter Show</h2>Flyer - <a href="https://www.smore.com/0ruh-taking-student-genius-global?utm_content=buffere386f&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer">https://www.smore.com/0ruh-taking-student-genius-global</a><br />YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/choose2matter">https://www.youtube.com/choose2matter</a> -- <i>Many students including my own have been involved in the Quest2Matter. They are excited and share their stories.</i><br /><br />FAQ about Quest2Matter and how to join: <a href="http://choose2matter.org/quest2matter-join">http://choose2matter.org/quest2matter-join</a><br /><a href="https://www.nonamesite.com/web/cs-stem/quest-2-matter;jsessionid=4nvkpU14+sA3TNTUtsOPBg__.node4?p_p_id=quest2Matter_WAR_quest2matterportlet_INSTANCE_3Mmn&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=column-1&p_p_col_count=1&_quest2Matter_WAR_quest2matterportlet_INSTANCE_3Mmn_view=viewRules">Rules for the Quest2Matter</a><br /><br />Respond to the Huff Post Video Above: <a href="http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/tech-game-changers-choose2matter/519501802b8c2a258b000319">http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/tech-game-changers-choose2matter/519501802b8c2a258b000319</a><br /><br />I hope you'll join in the quest2matter!

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The Quest 2 Matter is here! Listen to my interview with Agnela about the #quest2matter (Every Classroom Matters on BAM Radio)Think of a Match.com for student ideas to improve the world and the rest of the world. That is the platform that is being bui…

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