Thursday, February 25, 2016

Media Specialist Job-Alike Feb. 25, 2016


Making A Makerspace and Marketing Your Media Center
Lindsey Martin - Hahira Middle School
lindseymartin@lowndes.k12.ga.us

Click here for Lindsey's presentation.

MakerSpaces

10-minute Maker Challenge -- make the tallest structure with uncooked spaghetti, marshmallows, and masking tape




Find Maker challenges on Pinterest.  Funding from Dollar General Literacy Grant - - visit the Dollar General website for grant details and application.  Follow Lindsey on Pinterest - @lindseyrmartin

How can you set this up in your library?  Use a room in the library, corner, or a CART.  Who comes up with the project ideas?  YOU and the students.

Catapult Challenge -- popsicle sticks, marshmallows -- make a catapult to propel the marshmallow the farthest.

Green Room for Student Projects
Green Screen App by DoInk
iPad mounted to tripod
Green wall/green outdoor carpet
Allows students to create projects that put the student IN the location.