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Re: Maker Programming for Early Childhood Education
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lynn cole <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:27:47 -0500
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ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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Yes, yes, yes.

Lynn Cole
Children's Library Discovery Center


-----Original Message-----
>From: Bethany Thomas <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Dec 17, 2012 5:13 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Maker Programming for Early Childhood Education
>
>ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
>Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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>
>Most definitely!
>
>Bethany Thomas
>Education Coordinator
>Children's Discovery Museum
>Normal, IL
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>On Dec 17, 2012, at 2:31 PM, "Lee Livney" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
>> Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
>> *****************************************************************************
>> 
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> We at the New York Hall of Science are applying for a grant through which
>> we would develop an on-line resource for museums, schools, and parents that
>> have an interest in engaging young children (ages 2-6) in Maker
>> programming. The on-line resource would include a framework (including
>> facilitation methods) and curriculum (including extensive video-based
>> materials) that embody the essential characteristics of the Maker
>> sensibility -- deep engagement with exploration, problem solving,
>> collaboration, experimentation, sharing, and playfulness -- in a way that
>> makes for inspired young STEM learners. The project will also involve a
>> community of practice where museum educators who are engaged in this work
>> can continue the conversation and learn from each other. All we want to
>> know is if this is something that you may find useful in your work? Thanks
>> so much.
>> 
>> Lee
>> 
>> -- 
>> Lee Livney
>> Director of Program Development
>> New York Hall of Science
>> 47-01 111th Street
>> Queens, NY 11368
>> (845)642-3050
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>> 
>> Now at NYSCI: ReGeneration <http://regeneration.nysci.org/>
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