Ellen Barley

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@BPannizzo A10: The arts are a crucial part of our lives and the community. It is important to utilize them within and outside of our classrooms! #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@Janet_Beam @BPannizzo I agree! I think it is another way for us to communicate our thoughts and feelings with each other #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@BPannizzo A7: I believe it does but it could even more. For example, art classes are often the first to go with budget cuts #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@BPannizzo A5: I think so. My sister in law is a therapist who uses art therapy with her patients! #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@BPannizzo A4: I think I saw a bit about it on the show Queer Eye once but I truly don't remember! #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@BPannizzo A3: Creating events after school hours can help with this. School dances, fundraising events, etc. I have seen honor societies make a difference in their communities too. It's inspiring to see the students do so much #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@AuteraPhysics @BPannizzo I love color coding! It is fun but also quite useful. My operating teacher showed me the benefits when I was student teaching. It can help your brain with quick decisions in a pinch #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@BPannizzo A1: My 6th grade math teacher! She made math so relatable and fun. She always included fun projects! #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@mcdermott_class A10: Honestly, I am not comfortable yet but I am willing to start looking at some ideas (grants, speaking with coworkers) #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@mcdermott_class A9: As a play-off of the last question, a safety day (or two!). This would be a similar setup to a science lab safety day #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@mcdermott_class A7: There could be a lack of students interested. This could be solved by having several info sessions/videos explaining what the classes will be. I would also speak with the guidance counselors to ensure they are informing the students when they pick classes #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@Janet_Beam @BPannizzo It makes me wonder if there are state/federal grants available for teachers looking to set up a maker space? #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@BPannizzo A6: A proposal to my administrator and the school board so I can receive approval! But I would advocate for the efficacy and importance of the maker space #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@BPannizzo A4: I would like students to leave the course feeling somewhat comfortable with the creation aspect in technology and coding. Between the Arduino and Chibi kit, we have created so many different things from the same set of items #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@AuteraPhysics @Janet_Beam @BPannizzo LOL what a great reply. Especially since the students taught themselves and each other in the room of requirement #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@BPannizzo A2: To have students take an active role in their learning! I want to encourage students to explore topics that interest them #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@BPannizzo A1: The district I was previously in did have a maker space! Although I have not explored the room much #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@mcdermott_class A10: At this point, I don't know enough about it. However, I am feeling optimistic!! :) #wemake19

[Ellen Barley @barley_ellen]

@mcdermott_class A8: More hands-on lessons/activities! There are many tactile learners that don't get this opportunity enough in their coursework #wemake19