B.A.M.E. (Becoming a Maker Educator) is a program to equip teachers to design and facilitate maker education experiences.
Teachers will go through a series of workshops covering the latest in educational technology fundamentals and practical applications.
Teachers will learn how to create class plans, set objectives and design evaluations.They will explore topics like design thinking, learning theories, educational technology and physical computing.

Unit 1

  • The journey of students and teachers in the 21st century
  • Current reality and student needs in the 21st century
  • Maker Education (History & Theory)

Unit 2

  • Maker tools and technologies used around the world
  • Tools for 21st century education
  • The world of maker educators
  • Your new role as a maker educator

Unit 3

Create your first project.

  • Physical computing in Education
  • Introduction to design thinking
  • Create your first project using a TekTech kit

Unit 4

  • Maker educator in action
  • Your first lesson plan
  • Design thinking and evaluation tools