STEAM MAKERSPACE GRANT

Here I GO!! 

I'm so very excited that I have been awarded start up monies from the Saranac Education Foundation to build a STEAM Makerspace.  STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.  Makerspace is a place to go where inquiry based learning is rich and students can explore everyday problems that adults solve on a daily basis.  I feel so motivated about this project.  

My background in education is rich in STEAM education.  I went to MSU for a Master's Degree in Curriculum and our learning focus was #PBL (Project Based Learning) and the fundamentals of brain based education, think Bloom's.  From there, I went to get another Master's Degree in Educational Technology.  This was rich in #SAMR theory (brain work of Dr. Ruben Puentedura) as a well as a seriously high level of integration as application and transformation of learning.  In order words, the #MAET program taught me that technology should not be used for skill and drill and instead used for exploration and transformation of learning.  

My goal with this room is to build a place where teachers can come with their students to teach with the philosophy that student inquiry guides the learning.  The space provides the materials (Thanks to SEF) and an opportunity to make sense of the world.

As I go I'll let you know what plans I have and how it comes to fruition!