SXSWedu 2016: The Role of MakerEd in Schools
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Channel: littleBits Electronics · 2016 · Science & Technology
littlebits.cc/kits/steam-student-set In this fireside chat with Education Week editor Sean Cavanagh, littleBits Founder & CEO Ayah Bdeir will discuss the role of Maker Education in classrooms, libraries and makerspaces. Using examples of students solving real world problems using littleBits and other Maker tools, Ayah will argue that Maker Ed should push beyond career preparation and strive to create active and creative citizens of the world. The session will conclude with an important announcement about a new initiative.
