Professional Development
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Professional Development Offerings
Professional Development from 1st Maker Space is second to none. Our hands-on, experiential workshop and professional development experiences provide educators the foundation to lead STEM and Maker Education activities. All agendas for professional development sessions are customized to fit the needs of the client, and all planning sessions are included in the cost. A la carte professional development experiences are also available by request.
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| Intro to Maker Education Asynchronous Course | On-line, self-paced guide through the history of maker ed, it's impacts and explores various types of maker ed products and projects | |
| Asynchronous Maker Manager Program | 8 hour, on-line, self-paced course on STEM best practices, makerspace organization and safety, maker education theory, making and more! Each participant will receive a digital copy of the "Invent to Learn" book, a package of STEM kits and a Maker Manager Certification. | |
| Maker Manager Program | Four day, in-person making experience focused on the importance of maker education and hands-on learning while building an active maker community. Results in a maker manager certification and 20 PGPoints. | |
| STEM Discovery 101 PD | Up to 6 hours of in-person PD, up to 30 participants, led by 1st Makerspace Ed. Services team, hands-on experiential learning, consumables provided | |
| Blue Package | One full day of PD, one virtual check-in during the school year, led by 1st Makerspace Ed. Services team, hands-on experiential learning, consumables provided for 30 participants,two enrollments in the 1MS asynchronous course | |
| Silver Package | Two full days of PD on consecutive days, two virtual check-in during the school year, led by 1st Makerspace Ed. Services team, hands-on experiential learning, consumables provided for 30 participants, one enrollment in the 1MS Maker Manager Program | |
| Gold Package | Three full days of PD on consecutive days, four virtual check-in during the school year, led by 1st Makerspace Ed. Services team, hands-on experiential learning, consumables provided for 30 participants, two enrollments in the 1MS Maker Manager Program | |
| Two Hour Virtual PD | Two hour virtual PD via zoom, Creation of agenda topics with 1st Maker Space Educational Services Team | |
| Two Hour In-Person PD | Two hour in-person PD, Creation of agenda topics with 1st Maker Space Educational Team |
Reach out to Amber Hudson, Vice President of Educational Services, at amber@1stmakerspace.com for pricing.
Professional Development at Jac-Cen-Del Elementary in their makerspace.
Our workshops are designed to seamlessly integrate makerspace equipment into the classroom by connecting the maker mindset to current projects, Indiana Academic Standards, NGSS and lesson plans.
In these workshops, our experts will go over our products with you and ensure that you gain the knowledge to successfully use the product in your makerspace or classroom. All sessions are hands-on and will allow participants to experience the tools or materials being covered. Sessions are developed to meet the needs of each individual school or makerspace so contact 1st Maker Space today for a quote for professional development!
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"The PD we received on the equipment and software we purchased was beneficial. I have nine years of experience running and operating a makerspace at the high school level, and I learned something new through every module."
PD Followup Survey Response
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"The 1st Makerspace Professional Development was fun, hands-on, and mind-stretching, with all the possibilities for implementing engineering and science activities into the makerspace curriculum and student sessions! The two-day PD was a huge confidence booster for anyone newcomer to the world of being a maker! Anyone can be a maker :)"
PD Followup Survey Response
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"Being a kid for the day was extra fun! I could visualize how much the kids would enjoy these stations and how the stations would develop genuine questions."
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Asynchronous Professional Development Options
Become a Certified Maker Manager today!
The asynchronous Maker Manager Program provides in-depth instruction into the maker education theory, best practices in STEM education, makerspace management, stakeholder identification, makerspace safety, making and more! This program is perfect for administrators, educators, after-school care providers, early childhood caregivers or anyone interested in learning more about the impact of hands-on learning!
Priced at $1999/person each participant will receive:
access to the 8 hour course platform
a digital copy of the book “Invent to Learn”
a Bristlebot and Paper Circuit STEM kit
a Maker Manager Certification
8 Professional Growth Points
Incorporate maker education at your own pace.
A course hand-crafted by the minds at 1st Maker Space
Introduction to Maker Education is an asynchronous, online course that has eight main units and is completely self-paced. This format gives educators the flexibility to add maker education to their curriculum on their own timeline. Throughout the course, educators will be challenged to think of teaching and learning in a way that promotes hands-on, learner-directed educational experiences.
The Introduction to Maker Education course takes place on the Dream. See. Do platform. Priced at $199/person, this course culminates in a Maker Mindset Certificate. Professional Growth Points are also available. Participants can purchase the course online or through 1st Maker Space directly using a PO. Contact 1st Maker Space for more details or for a personalized quote. Quantity discounts are available.
Maker Manager Program
Are you an educator or community leader looking to build an active Maker community?
Join us for the Maker Manager Program! Over four intensive training days, we'll guide you through developing, assessing, and sustaining a makerspace, STEM Lab, or innovation space. Join us for the Maker Manager Program and become part of a network of educators and leaders building active maker communities nationwide!
