Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

"Equitable access and diversity - along many different lines - have come to the forefront of many ongoing discussions within the maker movement," writes Adam Reger. What's interesting si that this article explores different types of diversity. For example, there is diversity of maker spaces - they don't all have to be 3D printers; " A makerspace could literally just be a space with scissors and some donated art supplies. It's not things or stuff, it's a mindset and a set of values." And for example, there are types of participation: " While many programs operate on a committed basis, asking students to pledge to a certain level of attendance, this can often weed out kids who are unable to commit for reasons beyond their control."

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