Engage Your Community
Engage Your Community
Community members aren’t just advocates for your maker learning program. They are your collaborators.
Break down classroom walls. Parents, local businesses, museums, and nonprofits can be mentors for students or users of their latest projects. Bring everyone to the table to help make your maker learning program.
Families
Family Creative Learning facilitator guide by Ricarose Roque
Bring families together after school to experience maker learning firsthand.
Local businesses and organizations
Stakeholder analysis worksheet for identifying potential partners
Leverage insights from Digital Promise’s work on Education Innovation Clusters to supercharge your program in your region.
Local Media
Promoting your program in the press
Engage with local print and broadcast media to tell your story far and wide.
Additional resources
- Read: Elizabeth Forward School District case study by the Remake Learning Network
- Use: Example of a community survey / volunteer form by Autodesk
- Use: Resources for making a mini-Maker Faire at your school by MAKE:
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