“The past few years have seen increased interest in making and makers.  A maker is someone who makes something — from food to robots, wooden furniture to microcontroller-driven art installations. Makers are typically driven by their curiosity for learning and creating new things, as well as by an interest in sharing their work and processes with others.”

“Making is about empowering students to see that they can bring their ideas to life, and create new things.”

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/stem-engagement-maker-movement-annmarie-thomas