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Towards a Stronger Conceptualization of the Maker Mindset

Year: 2017

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This study investigates the theoretical conception of the maker mindset in a making and tinkering afterschool program using Squishy Circuits. With a qualitative case study methodology, we analyzed the discourse and interaction of one learner guided by two analytical frameworks. Our finding shows the importance of providing making activities with various learning orientations (design, technology, collaboration, play) that challenge learners beyond their preferred engagement style to foster the development of all aspects of the maker mindset. Our finding highlights the need for a more nuanced analytical framework for characterizing how the three dimensions of a maker mindset interlock and diverge through making activities.

Source: Annual Conference on Creativity and Fabrication in Education (FabLearn)

DOI: 10.1145/3141798.3141815

Authors: Soo Hyeon Kim, Heather Toomey Zimmerman

Institution: Pennsylvania State University

Language: English

Topic: Teaching and Learning Programming

Subfield: Computer Science Applications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2770035852

FWCI: 0.929

Cites: 9

Cited by: 11

Related to: 10