Standard 5: Computational Thinker. Students develop and employ strategies for understanding and solving problems in ways that leverage the power of technological methods to develop and test solutions.
Today we visited the iCreate Lab in the library (room 217). We were shown a room for laser cutting. There was also an embroidery machine, sewing machine, and Cricut Maker on a table. I ended up watching how to use the embroidery machine to make a design on fabric. The lady was having issues using the embroidery machine because it kept stopping and saying error. She kept trying to change tension and find out how to fix the issue.
Embroidery machine making the pig design.
Someone came and helped her fix it, and the pig design finished. Then she did the letters KF, and the whole design was finished. It was a cool thing to see because I have never seen an embroidery machine before.
Finished product with embroidery machine.
The Makerspace Movement
I can use these concepts to get students thinking and make new designs to solve problems. If we use a piece of technology that acts up like the embroidery machine, students can test ways to see how they can solve the problem. It may take a little longer to get things done, but the problem will get the students thinking. I could also let students make their own design that's different from what's available. It lets them be creative and demonstrate competency as they try something new. They would also be using the technology in a new way because it might not have ever done this new design.
Another design someone made with the embroidery machine.
Hi Ashlynn, The blog looks so good! I really like all of the pictures. I noticed there wr=asn't a standard mentioned, so here is the one I used. "Standard 1: Empowered Learner. Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies, and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies." iI believe it fits perfectly with the activy that we engaged in!
ReplyDeleteHi Ashlynn! Great blog post! You had a great blog explaining your first time experience with the icreate lab. I also used standard 5c. You can also use standard 1 of Empowered learner! Overall, great job!
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