Makerspace and a Lesson on News Literacy

This year, we reorganized the NCHS Library makerspace. In a webinar presentation on January 23rd, members of the ICT team shared information about the NCHS makerspace. The following is an outline of the presentation.

We started by reviewing the evolution of our makerspace from 2015-2018.



Then we explained what drove our reorganization plan. In the spring of 2018, Ms. Zilly's Interior Design students were assigned to present makerspace redesign proposals to a panel of educators. Ms. Burns and Ms. Pacelli then consolidated their notes from the five groups' presentations into a plan.



Then we shared images of students working in the makerspace.



Finally, we wrapped up by sharing our vision for future impact and growth. We highlighted a number of design and learning models that feature empathy at their core. We are developing a model that features their points of intersection.



In preparation for the sophomore research assignment, which in many cases focuses on op-ed writing, we began working on a news literacy lesson that will develop critical reading skills. While it is still in draft form, we are sharing it below.