Online COURSE DETAIL

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Using Makerspace to Engage Your Students

Course #:

EDDU 9913

Credit:

3 semester hours of graduate level professional development credits from University of Massachusetts Global.

Cost:

$400

Course Description

With the rise of technology and loss of imagination, Makerspaces are making their way to bring back the spark of creativity. In this course, participants will learn what a Makerspace is and how to use them.  They will allow for students to be engaged in collaborative and hands-on learning.

This course will provide innovative ideas for participants to create their own Makerspaces based on the needs of their students and the content being covered.  Since there are many different types of Makerspace ideas, they will need to create their own design with the students in mind.  After they will create their own Makerspace, they will have an opportunity to bring it to fruition by using it in a lesson.  They will need to give students the ability to choose and release control in order for Makerspaces to be effective.  In this way, students will take ownership of their learning and be more engaged while having fun at the same time!

Specifics

Once you register for a course, please allow 24 hours to receive your coursework. The LoVerde Group will email you a Google Drive link containing your coursework along with a welcome email.

If you have any questions, please contact Emily Berchier at:

Course Description

With the rise of technology and loss of imagination, Makerspaces are making their way to bring back the spark of creativity. In this course, participants will learn what a Makerspace is and how to use them.  They will allow for students to be engaged in collaborative and hands-on learning.

This course will provide innovative ideas for participants to create their own Makerspaces based on the needs of their students and the content being covered.  Since there are many different types of Makerspace ideas, they will need to create their own design with the students in mind.  After they will create their own Makerspace, they will have an opportunity to bring it to fruition by using it in a lesson.  They will need to give students the ability to choose and release control in order for Makerspaces to be effective.  In this way, students will take ownership of their learning and be more engaged while having fun at the same time!

Specifics

Once you register for a course, please allow 24 hours to receive your coursework. The LoVerde Group will email you a Google Drive link containing your coursework along with a welcome email.

Course Structure

  • Each course consists of 3 or 4 modules.
  • Each module includes a Google Drive presentation and accompanying worksheets that you must complete.
  • You are responsible for saving and storing your documents.

Submitting Your Work

  • Once you have completed all worksheets, email them as attachments or Google Drive links to [email protected]. Do not send individual attachments separately—submit everything in one email.
  • The LoVerde Group will submit your passing grade to UMass Global within 5 business days of receiving your completed work. After your grade is submitted, it may take up to 5 additional business days to be posted.

Course Timeline & Completion

  • This is a self-paced course—there are no official start or end dates. You can begin at any time.
  • Work cannot be submitted to LoVerde Group earlier than 30 days after your registration date.
  • You have up to 6 months to complete the course. If you need an extension, please email Emily at [email protected].
  • To maintain academic integrity and course rigor, we only submit two grades per month.
  • If you have a deadline to meet, please register at least six weeks in advance. While we do our best to accommodate teachers’ timelines, we cannot guarantee that your grade will be posted by a specific date. 
  • Your official completion date is the date UMass Global posts your grade, not the date you submit your work. Please plan accordingly.

Accessing Your Grades & Transcript

  • Once your coursework is complete, you will be able to access your grades and request a transcript.
  • For more details, please refer to the Transcript page.

If you have any questions, please contact Emily Berchier at:

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