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Description:
This introductory course in makerspace coordination is for students, teachers, educators, and trainers who are interested in becoming makerspace coordinators in schools, libraries, or business settings. Students will develop foundational knowledge and skills in makerspace design, set-up, and management. Practiced skills include the following: designing engaging spaces with learners in mind; developing learning activities that promote creativity, making, and design thinking; creating policies and procedures to ensure safety and accessibility; selecting and maintaining equipment; managing instructional materials. Special emphasis is placed on applying best practices for managing and using makerspaces in instructional settings.
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Prerequisite:
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Corequisite:
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Advisory:
Advisory: Basic skills using standard computer systems and internet-based technologies.
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Repeatability:
Not Repeatable.
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Hours:
3 hours lecture per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
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Foothill GE Area:English
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Transferability:
CSU
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Transfer GE:
Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
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Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For complete course descriptions, access www.foothill.edu/KCI/linc