Much of the hype around this cultural trend burgeoned around the advent of MakerBot printers, a rapid-prototyping technology that requires a DIY mentality to assemble, operate, and replicate. Tools that are commonly found in makerspaces include laser cutters, soldering irons, Arduinos and Raspberry Pi computers, saws and drills, and circuitry gadgets, as well as analog tools such as Legos and sewing devices. The value of these spaces is also in community members who provide a resource of expertise. Makerspaces are places where anyone, regardless of age or experience, can exercise their ingenuity to construct tangible products. For this reason, many schools are seeing their potential to engage learners in hands-on learning activities.
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