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Students as makers using technologies
Creative Technologies Education, pp.172-189
Routledge, 1st
18/07/2025
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Abstract
In this chapter, we explore the concept of students as makers in Technologies education. It begins by providing an overview of the maker movement and how it has gained significant traction in formal educational and informal community settings, igniting shared passions for learning and creativity. Next, the benefits of making are highlighted, including enhanced problem-solving skills and creativity, as well as the challenges associated with integrating making into the curriculum with the resources available. Vignettes of student as makers are included to showcase pedagogical considerations and provoke readers to consider how they could incorporate making into their classes. Finally, complex and evolving issues such as generative AI are discussed to provide insights into how they can support students making.
Details
- Title
- Students as makers using technologies
- Creators
- David Ellis - Southern Cross UniversityRob Rouse - The University of QueenslandKim Rowston - Australian Catholic UniversityCarol Puddicombe - Edith Cowan UniversityBelinda von Mengersen - Australian Catholic UniversityMartin Levins - University of New England
- Publication Details
- Creative Technologies Education, pp.172-189
- Publisher
- Routledge; London
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 18
- Identifiers
- 991013294052502368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter