Maker education goes to schools
Work Package 5
Lead: EDUMOTIVA
Duration: Month 13 – Month 33
WP5 transforms training into real-world impact by implementing maker projects in schools. Both student-teachers and in-service teachers, after completing their training in WP3 and WP4, apply their knowledge directly in school classrooms by leading pilot activities.
Key objectives:
- Apply training in practice by piloting maker modules in real school settings;
- Support teachers and schools in organising or improving maker spaces;
- Gather practical feedback on the learning methods from both teachers and students.
Key tasks include:
T5.1 Preparing schools & teachers for maker space pilots:
Develop a guidebook offering step-by-step guidance and best practices for setting up, maintaining, and using school-based maker spaces. The guide includes advice on safety, tools, budgeting, scheduling, and space selection.
T5.2 Workplan and orchestration of school pilots:
Coordinate pilot activities with schools’ calendars. A consortium expert board supports implementation and alignment with WP2 learning modules. Activities are co-designed with schools to match their needs, encouraging creativity, interdisciplinary learning, and flexibility.
T5.3 Running the pilots:
In 3 pilot rounds, student- and in-service teachers work with approx. 800 pupils aged 10–17 across partner and associated schools. In total, 240 student-teachers and 75 in-service teachers will implement about 200 maker projects. Pilots include group-based, hands-on learning, using digital fabrication, robotics, coding, and prototyping.
T5.4 Sharing experiences and promoting school-based maker education:
Develop a platform for teachers to share their experiences, supported by workshops and feedback sessions. The goal is to build a community of practice among educators and promote sustainability of maker education initiatives beyond the pilot phase.
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Project: Teacher Academy maker Education