Abstract Inspired by the Maker Movement and attempts of integrating Making into formal
education of children, we have examined how practice-oriented the research on Making and …

In recent years, digital fabrication, and especially its associated activities of 3D design and
printing, have taken root in school education as curriculum‐based and maker‐oriented …

The importance of familiarizing children with the Maker Movement, Makerspaces and Maker
mindset has been acknowledged. In this literature review, we examine the complex social …

Prior research investigating the effects of incorporating Making into educational contexts has
been limited to snapshot studies. These studies however do not allow for the investigation of …

Makerspaces are being introduced in a wide variety of settings, including community
settings such as schools and libraries. Older adults are one group for whom making …

With increasing focus on integrating 3D printing in educational settings, more emphasis
needs to be placed on how to introduce young students to the complexities of the 3D printing …

Maker culture encourages do-it-yourself practices to create, repair, and repurpose
technology. In Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research, it is seen as a means of …

Achieving the ambition of global science education reforms remains an ongoing challenge.
Ideas from other STEM domains, however, could spur needed innovation in science …

In the realm of digital fabrication and making (DFM), scholars worldwide have recognized
the importance of introducing children to this process. Fab Labs, accessible to the public …

In recent years, researchers have focused on the design and implementation of maker
activities across formal and informal settings. As a result, the research community is …