Free Schools and Makerspaces

12 Jul 2014

Here are some thoughts as to what [free schools, homeschooling groups, and unschooling centers] have to do with hackerspaces, makerspaces, and the like, as well as why you might want to consider bringing [DIY projects, tech, hands-on projects of various kinds] into your alternative learning space. Originally produced as a handout for the Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) Conference.

Why run an interest-driven space of any kind?

Enlist grown-ups as friends and collaborators rather than teachers.

Makerspaces and Free Schools What does the “free school movement” have to contribute to the “maker movement?” What do makers have to learn from homeschoolers, unschoolers, and free schoolers, and why should makers care?

The maker movement is getting into the education business

Makers and alternative educators have a lot in common

Hanging out, messing around, geeking out (HOMAGO)