Makerspace

Welcome to DMS- our Dieterich Maker Space! 

Our "DMS" is here to provide hands on learning experiences, help with critical thinking skills, and creation using tech tools and non-tech tools.

HOW DO MAKERSPACES FIT INTO THE LIBRARY? 

MISD libraries seek to empower all for a lifetime of learning by providing and promoting resources and tools in a variety of formats. In addition to traditional reading materials, when libraries offer tools and resources they allow patrons to further their research and learning through experimentation and creation. Even Ben Franklin, the founder of the public library, used library spaces for many of his early experiments!
 

BUILDING & ENGINEERING Building for the purpose of developing creativity or for the purpose of problem-solving Keva Planks © Bloxels © MagnaTiles © Strawbees© CIRCUITS Learning, manipulating and creating electrical circuitry in challenge-based activities Snap Circuits Make-Makey   CODING  Learning, manipulating, and creating computer coding through challenge-based activities Laptops/iPads Gaming Coding Online Coding Glossary Coding Courses & Games    DESIGN LEGOs© Doors, Windows, Roofs STEAM Park   Wheels sets    VIDEO PRODUCING  Writing, shooting, and editing video publications Laptops/iPads iMovie Green Screen STRATEGY Online Resources

ROBOTIC ENGINEERING

Creating, building, or programming robots

• Ozobots©
   

3D PRINTING

Creating a physical object by layering plastic filament or other material

• 3D Printer
• Design Links (Step 1 Design Online)
• Request to Print (Step 2 Print: Training Required)

TEXTILE MANUFACTURING

Creating works with fabrics

• Sewing

PROTOTYPING

Creating original works or designs with various materials

• Origami
• Cricut©
   

WRITING

Creating original written works

• Collaborative Writing
• Online Resources 
• Stuart Gibbs-Mission Write 

play 

• Board Games 
• Rubics Cubes