Ohio Facilities Construction Commission Presents The Power of Making Workshop, July 19

Columbus, Ohio – Registration closes, Friday, July 13, 12:00 noon. Bring your team to the Workshop! Register here. Limited seats available. 

Tinkering.
Hacking.
The Maker Movement

You've likely heard all of these catch phrases... but what do they really mean? And, more importantly, what do they mean to our kids - to learning? Join us for an in-depth, level-headed look at Making and its impact on little and big learners alike. You'll hear from educators who are integrating Making into their pedagogy and curriculum

In this workshop participants will explore Making and how it might support learning.

  • Participants will know what the maker movement is and how it may be used to support learning.
  • Participants will be exposed to national and local educational institutions successfully incorporating making and learning.
  • Participants will learn the specific impacts on learning.
  • Participants will be presented research on the outcomes of making and learning.

Who Should Attend
We highly recommend that your school district bring a team of individuals to participate in this half day workshop: School District Superintendents, School Board Members, Facility Managers, Principals, Key Educator (Lead Teacher), Student, other interested parties.

Workshop Facilitation Team
Jeff Parker, AIA
SHP Leading Design

Jeff is an expert in 21st Century Learning Environments. His experience leading educational visioning, master planning, and programming for numerous educational building programs has earned him the title of an Accredited Learning Environment Planner. Jeff has managed numerous educational projects of various sizes and scales. His educational visioning expertise and ability to work with educators to develop programs that meet these educational visions make Jeff a sought-after planner.

Thomie Timmons
Innovation Lab Coordinator
Reynoldsburg City Schools

Jean Trimble
Media Specialist | Center for Inspiration
Walnut Springs Middle School
Westerville City Schools

NEW! Stephanie Donofe Meeks
Director for Integrated Technology | Ohio Department of Education

Registration Fees
Registration Fees Cost to attend is $30.00 per person. Lunch is provided.

For additional information on the agenda, workshop location, or to register, click on this link: https://www.regonline.com/PowerofMakingJul2018

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