The story of transitioning and transforming our library from a dark, dusty cave into a vibrant maker hub. Also, some examples of how we use and support a variety of technology to enhance student learning. For a panel at FETC Executive Summit 2017.

1. REIMAGINING SCHOOL LIBRARIES:
How We Transformed Our Space
Diana L. Rendina, MLIS
January 24, 2017
1:00-1:45

2. About Stewart
• Public STEM Magnet Middle School
• Hillsborough County Public Schools
(8th largest district in USA)
• Grades 6-8
• Near downtown Tampa
• Title 1 - 75% of students on free or
reduced lunch
• 30% Black, 33% Hispanic, 30%
White, 7% Asian and Multiracial
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Stewart Circa 2010
• Dark, cluttered
• Collection massively out of date
• Tech hadn’t been updated in years
• Where’s the STEM?

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Stewart Circa 2010
• Dark, cluttered
• Collection massively out of date
• Tech hadn’t been updated in years
• Where’s the STEM?

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Stewart Circa 2010
• Lots of excess furniture
• Layouts hinder traffic flow
• Check out that Mac!

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Stewart Circa 2010
• Heavy wooden tables hindered
flexibility and collaboration
• Horrible setup for instruction
Projection screen on a wall with no outlets

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Stewart Circa 2010
• No STEM other than a few
displays & the 500s

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The Transforma8on
• From “Dark Cave” to Vibrant
Maker Hub

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The Transforma8on
• January 2014 - Started our
makerspace program

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The Transforma8on
• Makerspace Planning Committee
• Corner transformed into
Makerspace
Before…

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The Transforma8on
• Weeded collection to remove un-
needed shelving
• Grants for paint and furniture
• DonorsChoose for supplies
• Student & parent volunteers
During…

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The Transforma8on
• Interactive, collaborative, hands-
on Makerspace

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The Transforma8on
• Instruction space before

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The Transforma8on
• Moved whiteboard from copy
room
• Short-throw projector through
Title 1
• Presentation stand through
fundraiser
• Tables & chairs through grant

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The Transforma8on
• Bad sightlines from desk
• Bulky monitors
• No comfy reading spaces

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The Transforma8on
• Shifted shelving to create nooks
• Gradually updated computers
over several years through
donations of monitors & Title 1
funding

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Suppor8ng Tech
• Table with outlet and usb ports
• Charging devices
• Power for maker tools like
sewing machines, hot glue guns

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Suppor8ng Tech
• Wall-mounted charging station
for student device charging

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Suppor8ng Tech
• Short-throw project &
whiteboard set-up
• Instruction
• Video conferencing
• Student presentation

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Maker Tech
• iPads available for student use in
library
• Robot Petting Zoo
• Sphero
• Dash & Dot
• LEGO Mindstorms

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Maker Tech
• Electricity & Electronics
• littleBits
• SnapCircuits
• MaKeyMaKey

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Maker Tech Projects
• STEMGirls Circuit Bracelet
Workshop

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Maker Tech Projects
• Collaboration - learning the
Design Process through
designing phone stands

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Maker Tech Projects
• Stewart Maker Fair
• Annual events where students
share projects and teach
Maker skills to parents and
community

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• BLOG: RenovatedLearning.com
• SOCIAL: @DianaLRendina
• E-MAIL: diana@RenovatedLearning.com
• RESOURCES:
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August 2017