ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions. ***************************************************************************** Hi Lee, We are very interested in learning more about this as we are developing a number of labs throughout the world, some involving partnerships with science centers. Eli On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 3:20 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 > [log in to unmask] > > > Now at NYSCI: ReGeneration <http://regeneration.nysci.org/> > > -- > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: > > This message is intended solely for the addressee(s) in the first instance > and may contain confidential information. Please do not forward this email > without the consent of the sender. > > *********************************************************************** > For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org. > > Check out the latest case studies and reviews on ExhibitFiles at www.exhibitfiles.org. > > The ISEN-ASTC-L email list is powered by LISTSERVR software from L-Soft. To learn more, visit > http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html. > > To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the > message SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to > [log in to unmask] *********************************************************************** For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org. Check out the latest case studies and reviews on ExhibitFiles at www.exhibitfiles.org. The ISEN-ASTC-L email list is powered by LISTSERVR software from L-Soft. To learn more, visit http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html. To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the message SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to [log in to unmask]