Monday, October 28, 2013

In the STEM to STEAM move to include the arts and design disciplines, libraries can support connected learners in many ways: through collaborative projects, via maker spaces hosting DIY groups with varied interests, and by new approaches to research and publication. As libraries redesign their spaces and capitalize on their unique positions within schools and communities, they bring expertise in many arenas. This session maps out an approach through which libraries serving young people can provide ongoing support for both STEM to STEAM maker activities and literacy-based initiatives.