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I have seen makerspaces in the libraries in Virginia.  How do science
centers use makerspaces or hackerspaces?  What kind of programs do you
offer?
Thanks for information.
Manorama Talaiver
Director
Longwood University Institute for Teaching through Technology & Innovative
Practices


On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 1:09 PM, Eric Siegel <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> all good answers.  I am a bit surprised at Carolyn Buckler's description
> of science centers as having "vast collections" and then going on to
> describe the equipment in maker spaces as collections.  Though it may be
> semantics, "collections" has a specific and pretty restrictive meaning for
> museums. Since Carolyn teaches museum studies, I hope the students are
> introduced to museum practice with regard to collections.  Otherwise there
> are going to be some very surprised registrars/conservators being asked to
> catalog/conserve 3d printers and sewing machines.
>
> eric siegel
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> >
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> > One nice thing about science museums is they often have vast
> collections.  Natural history museums, classically, but now also many
> science centers, Maker Spaces, etc., all have collections that can
> facilitate experimentation, understanding of science principles, as well as
> demonstrate evolution, biology, Earth science, physics, etc.  Most schools
> certainly don’t have the resources to acquire, maintain, or house extensive
> collections.
> >
> > Science museum staff are particularly trained to engage audience in
> science through these collections, and present hands-one experiences for
> teachers to take back to their classrooms.  Many museums have teaching
> collections which can be used ‘on-site’ in classrooms, again facilitating
> learning through real specimens.  Powerful stuff -
> >
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Longwood University
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