When:
Thursday, October 8, 2015 -
8:45am to 10:30am EDT
Where:
Philanthropy New York, 1500 Broadway, 7th Floor, NYC
Members of PNY & Partner Orgs:
$0.00
Non-Members:
$150.00
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Over the past five years, the “maker movement” has generated significant buzz, and “makerspaces” are popping up in libraries, museums and schools. Proponents believe that the movement will transform education and close the digital divide; critics have argued that - absent thoughtful design and oversight - these spaces can make tech less, not more, inclusive.
Join us for this conversation about makerspaces and how funders can play a role in this movement.
Explore:
- The educational benefits of encouraging youth to create, tinker and learn-by-doing in an unstructured, technology-infused environment
- The design, equipment, programming and other features present in effective maker spaces
- Proven approaches to promoting equitable access to technology through making
- How funding the creation and development of makerspaces can help foundations advance their missions; and what funders should consider when evaluating proposals for maker programs and spaces
Presenters
- Margaret Honey, President and CEO, New York Hall of Science
- Kathryn Nash, Associate Director, Educational Affairs, Cognizant
- Kylie Peppler, Associate Professor of Learning Science, Indiana University; Director, Creativity Labs at Indiana University
- Leah Gilliam (Moderator), Director, Mozilla Hive NYC Learning Network
Designed for
All interested funders.
Registration
8:45 - 9:00 AM Check-in
9:00 - 10:30 AM Program
Registration is required by October 7th.
Members: To register yourself and/or a colleague at your organization, please log in and click the Register Now link above. (no fee)
Guests of Organizers/Co-Sponsors: Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with your name, title, organizational affiliation, business mailing address, and phone number. Please indicate by which organizer you were invited. (no fee)
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