#TIE16 In action!

I came back refreshed. It was great being able to hear new ideas, meet new people, and see what others are doing in their schools!

I must say, the #makerspace idea was very motivating. @vancet and I got our going!

I'm enjoying my students coming back excited from the space. Also, they now want to go during their free time. However, I am also proud that they make wise choices about going if they have homework to do.

I'll keep updating how the space goes.

Plus, we now have #FHShorns as our Twitter hashtag!

Maker Space

I realized something today, #makerspaces are really about letting people get creative... While providing the directions to assist. I helped build a new cabinet. 

That then got me thinking about my own growing up on the farm. We had #makerspaces all around. The sandpile, the grove, a friend's pond, the camper... really anywhere outside. In icky weather there were boxes, and all kinds of things to make into a project. It just took some creativity.

I didn't know if I had what it takes for creating a space... I now know I do. I've got the technology skills to assist AND plenty of creativity!