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Build. Make. Hack. Grow

Build. Make. Hack. Grow. from DIY on Vimeo.

DIY is an online community for young makers to develop their making skills. Check out their video and discover more on their website.

DIY is a club for kids to earn Skills. DIY Makers share their work with the community and get patches for the Skills they earn. Each Skill consists of a set of Challenges that help them learn techniques to get the hang of it. Once a Maker completes a Challenge, they add photos and video to their Portfolio to show what they did.

Makers are curious about the world and strive to learn all kinds of practical knowledge and share it. They seek adventure in the outdoors, participate in communities, use technology to innovate, and have the confidence to try new things.

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Oct 2012
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E is for Electronics

A fun colouring book from Limor “Ladyada” Fried, to introduce those little makers to electronics.

Ladyada’s “E is for Electronics” is a coloring book adventure with electronic components and their inventors.

Makers of all ages can learn, color, and share common parts and historical figures throughout history. Explore the world of electronics with Ladyada as your guide!

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Oct 2012
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Hands on learning from Library Makers

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A great resource from Madison Public Library, Library Makers offers program ideas for toddlers to teens.

“Libraries have always had a reputation for being places of learning. Traditionally, the books housed in libraries have been perceived as the library’s main purpose, and indeed books are a great way to learn. However, in today’s increasingly digital world, it is important to remind the public that valuable learning also takes place outside of books and libraries are a great source of person-to-person learning experiences. The learning that takes place in libraries is what keeps this institution relevant in a world where access to books is changing rapidly. Here are a few somewhat non-traditional library programs I’ve created to take advantage of the one-on-one opportunities we have at the library today.”

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Oct 2012
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