During our first week of Michigan Makers, we got to know each other by creating our own “Low Tech Social Network.”  Students and mentors alike created their own avatars, and after we all put them up on the board, we made connections between each other.  Being a Michigan Maker means that you are a part of a community who works together to learn new things, and everyone on the board found people with whom they were able to connect.

During this meeting, we also learned about what we will be working on this year.  Things like game design, Squishy Circuits, Arduinos, and computer programming all made the list.  Some of these topics were completely new to students, but everyone was really excited to get to work figuring these projects out!

Please Return Permission Slips and Contact Forms!

Once we have each of these forms, each student will receive his/her first Michigan Maker badge.  These badges are similar to what might be earned in scouts, but the badges that we give are digital.  As we progress throughout the year, students will be able earn badges to represent their knowledge and skills.  These digital badges will be used as a way to document growth and to help teach others new skills.  Check out our badges page for more info!

-Shauna M.