My most memorial learning moment in 2015 is still happening.
The Valleys Snr Public school is running a makerspace during the lunch hour in the learning commons using a mix of digital and non-digital tools.
This year we added a sewing, beading, knitting and crocheting component. There are three different teachers who assist students in learning how to knit, sew and crochet, but sadly, the "beaders" are stuck with me (not a beading bone in my body).
And this turns out to be the best thing that ever happened.
At our start up meeting in September, I made it abundantly clear I had no idea what I was doing. Immediately after the meeting, a student stepped up and said that she had some ideas and would lead the group.
I haven't looked back since - every week she comes to beading club with a pre-made sample project. She then proceeds to teach the group how to make various beading projects.
So far we have made rings, three different types of bracelets, and ladybug bead pets. We plan to put our products on display at our first Maker Faire in April. The group is tickled pink.
She is also toying with the idea of filming her tutorials and uploading them to a YouTube channel. (with her parents' permission of course ;) Why shouldn't we share her talents with the world?
I am astounded every day with the potential of our students given the right opportunity to shine.
I can't wait to see what comes next.
This post is only one in a series of blog hop posts by our amazing #peel21st colleagues!
Check out what they have to say below!
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Jason Richea
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Jonathan So
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Amit Mehrotra
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Tina Zita
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Jim Cash
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Melanie Mulcaster
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Heather Lye
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Erica Armstrong
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Matt Fletcher
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Jason Wigmore
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Shivonne Lewis-Young
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Matthew Forestieri
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