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makerspace

makerspace

1 4.4
A shared place with tools where people make things together
  • noun
  • /ˈmeɪkərˌspeɪs/
  • Jargon
translation icon : espacio de creación
  • With the first year in the makerspace drawing to a close, NMHS is looking to the future.
  • an educational makerspace
  • create a makerspace
  • start a makerspace

Examples

  • The students came to the makerspace, showed me their designs on paper, and explained their problem.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Yet these are the very possibilities educational makerspaces are bringing to the average school.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Of all the aspects required in a makerspace, the environment is at the very top of the list.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Creating a learning commons, with the addition of a makerspace, has been quite the journey.

    Academic text (2015)
  • As mentioned previously, student ownership of the educational makerspace is the primary goal.

    Academic text (2014)
  • When choosing tools for an educational makerspace, begin by considering the purpose of the space.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Thus, one of the most important considerations in the educational makerspace environment is how to invite curiosity.

    Academic text (2014)
  • I have opened up a makerspace of sorts in an old copier room in our library.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Another exciting development from creating a makerspace in the library was that I forged new collaborations with teachers.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The students gathered in the makerspace to collaborate on their innovative projects using various tools.

How Equipped

makerspace
  • Jargon
1 4.4
workshop
61 2.3
tech hub
  • Texting
3.4

Surface Forms

makerspace singular
makerspaces plural

Morphology

makerspace = maker + space (transparent) = maker + space

The word is a clear compound meaning 'a space for makers' and follows productive English compounding used in community/tech contexts.

Etymology

The word makerspace is made from maker (literally 'one who makes') and space ('an area' or 'room'). So a makerspace is a place where people share tools and materials to build, invent, and learn together.