Makerspace is a buzz word in education right now.
A Makerspace is a flexible learning environment where learners can connect, create, collaborate, communicate and potentially explore the elements of a newly integrated area, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and maths) through experiential play.
These zones promote learning and creativity through play and can be easily created in a classroom, a library or anywhere really.
“You don’t need a room of resources. Every classroom should be a Makerspace and you don’t need thousands of dollars spent to set it up,” said learning experience designer Zeina Chalich.
“It could be as simple as a Tinkering table in the corner or finding ways to integrate new technology into projects you are doing.
“It’s really about flexible learning environments that are categorised by the passions of the kids you are teaching.
“The important…