Reading Review Part B: Research

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After brainstorming different topics associated with Richardson's book, Why school?, I decided to dive into the concept of makerspace. I searched the web incorporating articles, videos, and websites, ultimately finding many different resources relating to this topic. 

Some of the key words I used when searching

   

     - Makerspace

     - Stem/Steam

     - Physical learning commons 

     - Virtual learning commons 

     - 21 century learning commons 

To start off my research I decided to go straight to YouTube, most specifically Ted Talks. Here I found a few resources helping me gain a general understanding on the purpose of a makerspace. These video’s also helped inspire me in wanting to be a part of this movement as they showcased the true value of building a community of makers, hackers, and tinkerers that build, work and create.

Wil, Jason & Gabriel Wilkes (2015) The maker movement in schools. Tedx talks, Retrieved from  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpFnsCBVpH4

Leben, Jamie (2015) Makerspace: Make Community. TEDx Talks, Retrieved from www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQnXaShzuHw&t=65s.

            Redey Vipul (2017) Every childhood deserves a makerspace. TEDx Talks, retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n7aBQDubLU&t=465s

Once I had a grasp on this topic I moved my research to our class bibliography. Here I browsed the different titles searching for the ones that caught my eye. Unfortunately some of the articles I found interesting I was unable to find online. I’m hoping to figure it out this week so I can get a chance to read a few more articles.

              
           Ananiadou, K., & Claro, M. (2009). 21st century skills and competences for new millennium learners in OECD countries. OECD Education Working Papers, 41.

Benavides, F., Dumont, H., & Istance, D. (2008b). The search for innovative learning environments. In F. Benavides, H. Dumont, & D. Istance (Eds.), Innovating to Learn, Learning to Innovate (p. 21). Paris: OECD Publishing.

            Greenhow, C., Robelia, B., & Hughes, J. E. (2009). Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship in a Digital Age Web 2.0 and Classroom Research: What Path Should We Take Now? Educational Researcher, 38(4), 246-259.

  

From here I went onto the UBC Library website where I searched for a few more articles and books. I wanted to find a resource I could actually use in a step-by-step process of setting up a makerspace in our library. I managed to find a free online book, which was perfect for getting started! I also found an article highlighting the importance of makerspace providing hands on learning and how this type of learning benefits every student within the school. Finally I wanted to incorporate a piece on the virtual library as so far all of my research was based on the physical space. 

            
            Krakower, B., Martin, M. (2019). Getting Started with STEAM. New York: Routledge, https://doi-org.ezproxy.library.ubc.ca/10.4324/9780429504501

            EBSCOpost (2017).Makerspaces: Hands-on Learning for Students of All Abilities Library resources retrieved from https://www.ebsco.com/blog/article/makerspaces-hands-on-learning-for-students-of-all-abilities

            Loertscher, D. V., & Koechlin, C. (2012). The virtual learning commons and school improvement. Teacher librarian, 40 (1), 20.https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.library.ubc.ca/docview/1115270090?accountid=14656&pq-origsite=summon

To end my research I wanted to incorporate a website, as I found it full of useful resources. This website proves to be an endless resource for teachers and teacher librarians. Makerspace.com provides many different articles, blogs, academic resources, and books, which highlight different aspects of makerspace. 

          “Ultimate Makerspace Resource Guide.” Makerspace.com, 2019, https://www.makerspaces.com/makerspace-guide-school-and-library/

So far on this research journey I have found an excessive amount of resources which are beneficial for ones greater understanding on the topic of makerspace. I think these resources will help foster a well-rounded understanding and overall help with the process of building a makerspace within ones school. This week I plan on going through these resources more thoroughly, picking out key resources, which would ultimately help in my journey in creating a makerspace. I think this will be the tricky part of the assignment as there is so much information available. It is now my job to reflect on my research experience and pick the key resources that I found useful in bettering my understanding on makerspace in the library.