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LAS 315 - Makerspaces, Design Thinking, & Empathy

This presentation introduces the concept of design thinking, particularly focusing on the empathy aspect of the process. Students in a class titled Latin American Diaspora in the US used empathy to better understand experiences of Latin American people.

Reflection on Makerspaces and Digital Humanities

Makerspaces in Film & Theater

Makerspace & Prototyping

Topics shared in the presentation include: 1) Makerspace overview; 2) Human-centered design basics; 3) Game prototyping activity; 4) Discussion on digital fabrication

Maker Literacy & Digital Humanities

Learn about how maker literacy and digital humanities can collaborate on projects.

Creating a Logo in Google Drawing

A step-by-step guide on how to create a logo in Google Docs

Maker Literacy Student Learning Outcomes

This document details the Maker Literacy Student Learning Outcomes as well as how students can achieve each outcome at the foundational, emerging, and culminating levels.

Creating a Keychain 3D Model

Inkscape Lesson

Step-by-step instructions on how to create an arrow logo using Inkscape.

Memorable Making Experience Activity (Adapted from Agency by Design)

This activity gets students thinking about how they are makers and showcases that everyone can be a maker no matter their experiences or discipline.

Introduction to Maker Literacy

This interactive presentation introduces students to the Libraries' Makerspace, highlighting its services. This slideshow was originally presented to an IMS 201 class.