Learning Lab Education Radio

In this episode, I learned all about makerspaces from John Calvert who is an elementary technology teacher from New York. We discuss setting up a makerspace and the philosophy behind these spaces, as well as helpful tools and equipment. John discusses trials and tribulations on his journey and gives himself advice for when he started. It's an engaging discussion that you won't want to miss if you are considering a makerspace in your school environment. Makerspace Points: You don’t need to pack your makerspace with techy tools for it to be successful, pay attention for John's go-to items, they may surprise you! The whole makerspace concept focuses on the process not the outcome necessarily. This is so relevant to how we want modern learners to become equipped to excel and incorporates the central idea behind the growth mindset. Time is a more valuable commodity than money in creating a makerspace as creation take lots of time. About John Calvert With over a decade of experience weaving technology in elementa