Maltese’s class proposed three sets of curricula for three types of making: one focused on app design and computer science skills, another focused on paper-cutting and making greeting cards, and a final group that created guides for making e-quilts, which have LED lights incorporated into quilt designs. In addition to Maltese keeping in frequent contact with the makerspace administrators, the class had several Zoom meetings to chat about limitations of the space, learn more about Kosovan culture and consider other factors at play.
“Often in practice-oriented classes, we are talking about pedagogy theory and doing some skill building, and then we consider how we would implement the curriculum in a school or a museum,” Maltese said. “We can sit and peer review our plans all day, but having an authentic partner to design for and to give us feedback and, in an ideal world, implement is an…
