Mind Dump
 
May 22

Making things v. making grades

Kids, when they make [things], are actually preparing themselves better for the jobs they’ll have in the future than [they are by] getting straight A's.
Nolan Bushnell via http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/05/maker-faire-nolan-bushnell

4 comments

May 22, 2011
Fran said...
If the students are making their 20th poster for the year, is that poster still "demonstrating learning"?

Or what about primary students (1st-3rd grade) making an "arts-craftsy project during literacy time that involves no reading, writing, or following directions (just quiet work)?

May 22, 2011
DaoudaW said...
Fran, did you even read the article. This isn't about posters or even artsy-craftsy projects (though I can't imagine why that would be a problem). Maker Faire is really about creative engineering, learning physics hands on and using tools rather than being passive consumers.
May 23, 2011
DaoudaW said...
Fran, did you even read the article. Making isn't about posters or even artsy-craftsy projects (though I can imagine many which would be excellent learning opportunities); making is about creative engineering, problem solving and using tools instead of being a passive consumer.
May 27, 2011
Mohan Arun said...
I am terrified of the 'maker faire'/creative engineering academic culture recommendations. I would rather study and get grades than -do- things. I guess some people are wired the way I am. I am glad I am not a student and out of school.

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