Paul A. Reynolds and Andrea Calvin will host a Paper Prototyping Bootcamp for STEAM-Powered Learning at the Christa McAuliffe Technology PreConference on Monday, November 26, 2018

About Workshop: From kindergarten to high school, discover how schools, libraries, and programs across the country have used research-based Fab@School Maker Studio to create practical, affordable makerspaces using paper, cardstock, and inexpensive digital fabricators. This session provides hands-on opportunities for getting comfortable with easy, paper-based digital design and fabrication software tools. Participants experience the benefits of rapid paper prototyping, which allows for quick cycles of testing and iterative design enhancements - especially helpful within limited class periods. Explore best practices, appropriate to get all students (PreK-12) designing and creating. During this session, participants also learn more about grant opportunities for New Hampshire schools in addition to discounted software pricing available through NHSTE. 

Equipment needed: The registration fee for the MITI workshop format includes the following: - Silhouette Portrait - Fab@School individual license The BYOD registration fee includes the Fab@School Individual license but requires that you bring your own Silhouette Portrait as specified on the website, Presenters will provide Silhouette Portraits for participants to try. Participants are also encouraged to bring: a laptop (chromebook, PC, MAC) with access to the Internet via web browser.

Software needed: Participants will receive instructions for installing their Fab@School license and the Silhouette Portrait drivers.

What: Christa McAuliffe Technology Conference - Monday PreConference

Where: DoubleTree Hotel Manchester, NH

When: Monday, November 26, 2018

Time: 8:00am-3:00pm

More Info: For more info, click here.