Learning Through Making and Maker Education

Yu-Chang Hsu; Sally Baldwin; Yu-Hui Ching

doi:10.1007/s11528-017-0172-6

Learning Through Making and Maker Education

Yu-Chang Hsu, Sally Baldwin, Yu-Hui Ching

Educational Leadership, Research, and Technology

Boise State University

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Abstract

In this paper, we provide an overview of the current efforts in maker education, supported by a review of empirical studies. Our synthesis will inform the community about learning outcomes, potential and common issues, challenges, resources, and future research direction regarding maker education.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	589-594
Number of pages	6
Journal	TechTrends
Volume	61
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-017-0172-6
State	Published - Nov 2017

Keywords

3D printing
Coding
E-textile
Learning through making
Maker education
Maker movement
Makerspaces
Physical computing
Programming

EGS Disciplines

Instructional Media Design

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