1. Overview of session - short introduction to the context of our pop-up makerspace at the UBC Education Library. Then, you will have time to play with some of our makerspace kits.
You should have a "passport" handout with contact information, link to our makerspace guide, and link to today's slides.

2. Ask - what are people's level of experience with making?
- Not sure what making or makerspaces are all about. Here to learn more.
- I already do making in my library. I'm here to expand my knowledge.
- I consider myself an expert on making.

5. For the past 2 years we have integrated a pop-up makerspace in our orientation programs for teacher candidates. In large part, this was because of a relationship with Yvonne Dawydiak, a teacher and educational technology mentor at the Faculty of Education.
Our relationship with Yvonne embodies a learning commons approach to working with students - collaborating to design a program that was rich in technology and resources to create immersive learning experiences for students. One of our goals is to model this kind of teaching partnership so teacher candidates can see what's possible when working with teacher librarians.
The main purpose of the orientation was to get students familiar with our space and resources, so we set up a variety of stations throughout the library so they could explore some of our collections and other resources. The pop-up makerspace was one of those stations.
Idea of pop-up comes from retail to describe quickly constructed, temporary stores. They are usually creatively designed and feature exclusive or specialized goods. They are not intended to be permanent. Pop-ups can be useful for testing ideas with less investment of time and space.
For more information on how making was incorporated into our orientation program, visit

6. Making can be defined very broadly, and is a new term to represent things that we have probably already done in our libraries. Making can include everything from arts and crafts to playing with legos to using 3D printers and laser cutters, wood shops.
Making is not just about the space or specific technology, more about a mindset, and thinking creatively about how making can support inquiry and exploration.
The ‘maker movement’ and ‘maker ed’ fits with the revised BC Curriculum including the Core Competencies and the BC Applied Design Skills and Technologies Curriculum (ADST).

8. Diana Rendina - Renovated learning

9. Diana Rendina - Renovated learning
Renovated Learning tells the story of how Diana Rendina transformed her school library into a makerspace. Great resource for those looking to learn more about the process of establishing a makerspace, equipment and activities.

10. o Surprising to see how much students loved the pop-up makerspace station
o High energy levels and engagement
o Dispositions were open, creative, exploratory. ACRL framework for IL in Higher Ed highlights how dispositions are important when it comes to acquiring IL skills. Making can set the ideal disposition for inquiry.

11. Graves, C. (2016, September 20). Crafting Professional Development for Maker Educators. Retrieved October 17, 2016, from

12. o We’ve spent about $350 on items
o We’ve spent about $350 on items. Some donated items, some purchased, some shared with the Faculty of Education's Educational Technology team.
o Higher end maker materials ($ ) can include laser cutters, woodworking tools, 3D printers, button makers.
o Mid range (under $100) are Osmos, makey makey, squishy circuits, planks, lego, Raspberry Pi, etc
o Lower range or free items can be found within your collections. Can use fabric, cardboard, yarn, etc. We also work with other groups to borrow items like button maker and these planks

13. Since our initial experiment with our first pop-up makerspace 2 years ago we've deliberately expanded the resources we have in our collection to include more making kits and books to support making in the classroom. While we don’t have plans to expand to a permanent, dedicated makerspace, we are expanding our offerings in this are. We've started building a making collection in our library and repurposed some of the things we already have, for example some of our kits and blocks, etc. We are starting small and figuring things out as we go.
This wouldn't have been possible without a collaborative relationship with Yvonne, our technology integration mentor.

14. Some of our new maker kits
MakeyMakey – A favourite. A keyboard that you can control by creating circuits. It connects to the makeymakey website, where you can use it to create songs, play video games, and more. Intermediate and up. $60 for standard kit.
Squishy circuits is another circuit kit that doesn't require computer access. It works with LED lights and motors, conductive and non-conductive material. Intermediate and up. $30 for kit, or purchase individual components for less.
Lightup Edison is similar to snap circuits - allows you to build simple circuits with premade pieces. Primary-intermediate.
Keva planks are a blank slate for creating Rube Goldberg machines, structures, etc. Prices vary. 50 piece kit $27
The buttonmaker is a shared resource at UBC, one of the most popular items at the makerspace. All ages. $315 for button maker plus supplies.
Osmo is an ipad game that teaches students about spelling, coding, shapes, and more. For children $99 for starter kit

15. Sphero - robotic ball controlled by smartphone or tablet. $130 USD
Littlebits - electronic building blocks to invent all kinds of moving objects. Prices vary. Cloudbit starter kit $100
Google Cardboard - for Augmented and Virtual Reality. $15 from Google or build your own.
Unplugged coding - beads and string for creating initial bracelets.
Arduino - open source electronics platform intended to make interactive projects. Held at Woodward library in partnership with the Department of Engineering. Starter kit $44.95
Raspberry Pi - Single board computer to teach basic computer science. Plugs into tv or monitor and keyboard. $75 for starter kit

16. Now it's your turn to explore
Now it's your turn to explore. 40 minutes or so to play and explore some of the maker items from our library:
- Makey makey
- Squishy circuits
- Buttonmaker
- LightUp Edison
- Magnets
- Keva Planks
- Making books
Use your passport to make notes and then turn it into a minibook!

17. Please consider attending the National School Library day on Wednesday, Oct 26 in the Chilcotin room at UBC's Irving K Barber Center.
“Reconciling Difficult Colonial Truths: Literature for Children and Youth”
Panelists include writer and editor Maggie De Vries, educator Gordon Powell, author and illustrator Julie Flett, and young adult novelist Arushi Raina. The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be providing the webcast and the video will be available at their website. Light refreshments. See handout for more info.
Reminder that UBC's Education Library has the CCBC regional collection. Stop by and check it out! Please take a book on your way out and consider becoming a member.