Making as learning: makerspaces in universities
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Article Title | Making as learning: makerspaces in universities |
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ERA Journal ID | 10637 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Wong, Anne (Author) and Partridge, Helen (Author) |
Journal Title | Australian Academic and Research Libraries |
Journal Citation | 47 (3), pp. 143-159 |
Number of Pages | 17 |
Year | 2016 |
Publisher | Routledge |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0004-8623 |
1839-471X | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/00048623.2016.1228163 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00048623.2016.1228163 |
Abstract | Makerspaces are more than just places to make things; a makerspace is ‘a physical location where people gather to share resources and knowledge, work on projects, network, and build’ (Educause, 2013). The NMC Horizon Report: 2015 Higher Education Edition lists the time-to-adoption of makerspaces within the higher education context, as two to three years (Johnson, Adams Becker, Estrada, & Freeman, 2015). While there is a push to include makerspaces in universities, little is known about the experience of establishing makerspaces on academic campuses. This paper provides an exploratory look at makerspaces within universities and aims to specifically address the research question: What are the experiences of Australian universities with makerspaces? A qualitative approach to data collection was undertaken by reviewing Australian university websites. Makerspaces are noted in 12 of 43 Australian universities websites (October, 2015). Typically, these makerspaces employ specialist staff, contain 3D printers and laser cutters, and offer facilities to conduct coursework, personal and collaborative projects. Finally, pop-up makerspaces have been employed by some universities as an exploratory stage to gauge interest in makerspaces before implementing a permanent space. Surveying key stakeholders associated with Australian academic makerspaces is recommended as a next step. |
Keywords | makerspaces, universities, higher education, libraries, academic libraries |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 461006. Library studies |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Queensland University of Technology |
University of Southern Queensland | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q398y/making-as-learning-makerspaces-in-universities
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