Makerspaces: A Multidepartmental Collaborative Project

Has your campus already developed a makerspace, or are you planning a makerspace? If so, this workshop is for you. The instructional technology team at the University of Redlands recently took on a project to establish makerspaces on campus. The project involved the setup of a central makerspace, and collaboration with multiple departments including art, physics, and the library to add minimakerspace locations across the campus. We will discuss lessons learned, scalability, and key strategies that led to the success of this project. Topics will include campus buy-in, funding, cross-departmental collaboration, and technology selection and setup.

Outcomes: Explore key factors involved in the planning, setup, and promotion of a makerspace * Develop a strategy to collaborate among various departments and stakeholders to participate in the project * Discuss ideas on how to connect makerspaces to instructional outcomes * Create a community of practitioners to continue collaboration on makerspaces