Sylvia Libow Martinez

ITL is a quality book on the maker movement. I should say that I had a basic knowledge of the maker ideas before picking up this book. I had taught in schools that had worked to implement makerspaces and carry those concepts into basic instruction, but we didn't have the power of a staff that could carry it through. This book has a lot of good ideas for educators and staff who need to know how to follow through and implement ideas. The concept of seeing beta mode as an opportunity - and that each learning opportunity is a beta test is something that will stick with me.

I read the book for the purpose of understanding making for a public library as part of a MLIS course. Truth be told, I don't think it's all that appropriate for public libraries, but for classrooms and school libraries, this book will help a lot, and there are a plethora of tools and websites mentioned to move your projects forward and engage audiences.

The fact that programming and fabrication are becoming mainstays in making and something that young learners are engaged with means you should pick this book up. To shape the environment you need a good understanding of the options that exist. ITL will give you that knowledge and then some.… (meer)