Makerspaces have become very popular with educators and learners alike. It is not uncommon to find them embedded within libraries, schools and community centres. Furthering this point, the maker movement has gained so much momentum that makerspaces are also being created with profit driven business models and found in unconventional locations like coffee shops, shared office spaces, and pop-up locations. Unfortunately, much of the dedicated support revolving around makerspaces seems to be directed towards the for profit model and not the educational model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For many education-centric makerspaces, the momentum and enthusiasm that may have helped build the makerspace often falls short of providing the unique and ongoing support needed to run such dynamic learning space. It is not uncommon to find situations where educators or librarians are tasked to run a makerspace but do not receive the necessary technical, academic and administrative support needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn how LabPal has positioned itself to be an invaluable support to makerspaces, the staff who run them, the educators who teach from them and for learners who thrive in self-directed constructive learning. Watch the elevator pitch video below<\/a> for a brief introduction to Labpal or review LabPal’s venture pitch<\/a> for a more thorough perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n