Gwynn Moore - Maker Spaces

The video features a STEM teacher from Aurora, CO, discussing her experiences at ISTI. She introduces maker spaces and their role in education, emphasizing career-oriented learning stations that connect students to real-world skills. The teacher highlights the integration of these activities within classrooms, eliminating the need for special locations. Additionally, she discusses the digital storytelling playground, which includes sandbox activities and connections with Hollywood professionals to enhance classroom learning through storytelling and movie-making techniques.

What is the main focus of the STEM teacher's poster session at ISTI?

• Organizing field trips for students

• Converting everyday station ideas into career-oriented learning stations

• Teaching advanced mathematics to high school students

• Developing new software for educational purposes

Which skills are emphasized in the maker spaces for students?

• Developing real-world communication skills

• Learning foreign languages

• Understanding ancient history

• Mastering musical instruments

What is one of the hands-on activities mentioned in the maker spaces?

• Performing theatrical plays

• Writing poetry

• Conducting chemistry experiments

• Building things in the classroom

Who is involved in the digital storytelling playground to connect teachers with real-world applications?

• A Hollywood professional and independent director

• A professional athlete

• A renowned chef

• A famous novelist

What techniques are taught in the digital storytelling playground?

• Painting techniques

• Green screen and movie-making techniques

• Dance choreography

• Cooking techniques