ERIC Number: ED614386
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Jun-8
Pages: 22
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Fulfilling the Maker Promise: Year Two
Digital Promise
On March 9, 2016, two nonprofit organizations -- Digital Promise, committed to accelerating innovation in education, and the Maker Education Initiative (Maker Ed), dedicated to empowering educators to facilitate meaningful learning experiences with youth -- issued a call to action for U.S. school and district leaders to sign the Maker Promise, a concrete commitment by schools to dedicate a space for making, designate a champion for making, and display what students make. Since that time, this commitment evolved into a broader campaign and network of support for educators, advocates, and leaders championing. To further grow an understanding of how maker learning is developing in both schools and informal learning environments, Digital Promise and Maker Ed conducted the second annual Maker Champion survey in November and December 2017. Two hundred and twenty four participants completed this survey. Survey questions were predominantly quantitative, with a few open-ended qualitative questions. Qualitative responses were coded to generate emerging and common themes. This report shares what has been learned from this survey and an analysis of what the results suggest about the trajectory, challenges, and opportunities for maker learning. The report concludes by sharing some plans for the next phases of the Maker Promise program and partnership. [This report was produced in collaboration with Maker Ed. For "Fulfilling the Maker Promise: Year One," see ED614385.]
Descriptors: Nonprofit Organizations, Partnerships in Education, Shared Resources and Services, Student Projects, Active Learning, Learning Activities, Student Characteristics, Racial Differences, Gender Differences, Elementary School Students, Secondary School Students, Integrated Curriculum, Program Implementation, Program Effectiveness, Educational Resources, Needs Assessment, Sustainability
Digital Promise. 1001 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 935, Washington DC 20036. Tel: 202-450-3675; e-mail: contact@digitalpromise.org; Web site: https://digitalpromise.org/
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Digital Promise
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