Workshop Description: Participants in this workshop will learn how the MakerEd movement with a STEAM focus is an effective way to integrate the Applied Design, Skills and Technology (ADST) curriculum into their classroom or school. We will explore the various buzzwords, resources, tools, technologies and potential assessment strategies found in classroom based makerspaces. Participants will have a hands on opportunity to explore littleBits, Makey Makey, MakeDo, Strawbees and Micro:Bit tech and discuss strategies on how to connect ADST to a language arts/aboriginal unit.

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Resources from the workshop: MakerEdBC Resource Spectrum PDF Mindful Makers poster PDF Unit Plan PDF Story - The Raven Steals The Light [9 chunks] PDF Engineering Logbook 11x17 PDF Sample Drawing PDF Daily Logbook PDF Peer Feedback PDF 4C's Evaluation / Personal feedback / Reflection PDF I Make poster PDF

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Special thanks to the SD34 Curriculum and Ab Ed Departments for their help in developing the unit plan and the assessment process for the pilot project.