Tony DeRose

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Learned a TON today. Thanks everyone. #InfyXRoads

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A5 (2/2) Elements I think that make it successful are: 1) there is a meaningful deadline, 2) it’s open ended enough to accommodate a wide variety of interests, and 3) it’s an exhibition rather than a competition. #InfyXRoads

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A5: (1/2) I’ve been amazed at the creativity and ingenuity displayed by Young Maker project teams in response to a simple question: “What do you want to exhibit @makerfair?” #InfyXRoads

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A4: The Maker Movement isn’t nearly as diverse as it needs to be. We need to do more to reach underserved communities. #InfyXRoads

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@smsantoso @heyasteph Wow. Awesome. Would love to learn more about her experience. #InfyXRoads.

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@ElyseEA @kaustavmitra @BetCD @ricarose Showing how Pixar movies get made (and remade) was a big motivation for Pixar in a Box (https://t.co/lZ3UJiiHn8). Free on-line at Khan Academy.

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A3: As others have said before: the essence of maker ed isn’t the resources, its the mindset. The Maker Mindset can be instilled with the simplest of materials such as cardboard, tape, straws ... I’m sure @JessicaKParker and @sdavee can elaborate. #InfyXRoads

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@smsantoso @kaustavmitra @BetCD @ricarose @ProjectHDesign Making with my kids was my pathway into the maker movement. Super rewarding for everyone involved! #InfyXRoads

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@kaustavmitra @BetCD @ricarose Would love to hear ideas for how Pixar can help connect parents to maker ed. #InfyXRoads

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A2: One challenge: parents often don’t understand the importance and impact of maker education. In a maker ed classroom they see chaos and ask “where’s the learning?” I know. I was one of those parents! #InfyXRoads.

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@heyasteph @ElyseEA ...and let's not forget the importance of story in making. The stories behind projects are powerful. #InfyXRoads.

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@DrToddKeruskin So great to hear about your program @DrToddKeruskin. #InfyXRoads.

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A1: (3/3) We are now piloting a middle school course that combines storytelling with computer science. #InfyXRoads

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A1: (2/3) In 2015 we launched @pixarinabox in collaboration with @khanacademy #InfyXRoads

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A1: (1/3) Pixar helped co-founded the Young Makers Program (https://t.co/nDeT38gYG6) and later @MakerEdOrg. #InfyXRoads.

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I'm Tony DeRose from Pixar. For years I ran the graphics research group. Now I'm heading up our educational outreach efforts. #InfyXRoads.

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Looking forward to participating in the #InfyXRoads chat at 5pm PT today. We'll be discussing inclusive maker education.