Research on K-12 maker education in the early 2020s–a systematic literature review

S Davies, P Seitamaa-Hakkarainen - International Journal of Technology …, 2024 - Springer
This systematic literature review focuses on the research published on K-12 maker
education in the early 2020s, providing a current picture of the field. Maker education is a …

[HTML][HTML] DORIT: An analytical model for computational empowerment in K-9 education

C Dindler, OS Iversen, M Hjorth, RC Smith… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents and explores an analytical, research-based model for computational
empowerment in K-9 education. The model, entitled DORIT (“Do your Own Research In …

Transferring makerspace activities to the classroom: a tension between two learning cultures

S Walan, N Gericke - International Journal of Technology and Design …, 2023 - Springer
This case study aimed to investigate teachers' reflections on the transfer of makerspace
activities into classrooms. Primary and secondary STEM teachers participated in a …

“Then you go to snap”: Multimodal making of digital comics in a language arts high school classroom

D Axelrod, J Kahn - Educational technology research and development, 2024 - Springer
This paper extends research that looks at the intersection of multimodal composing and
maker education. We present findings from a fourth iteration of a multidisciplinary classroom …

An exploratory case study of the use of a digital self-assessment tool of 21st-century skills in makerspace contexts

O Miliou, M Adamou, A Mavri, A Ioannou - … technology research and …, 2024 - Springer
Maker education provides the perfect context for young learners to develop 21st-century
skills. However, research is inconclusive on how these skills could be assessed. Namely …

Extending research impact by sharing maker information

LL Howell, T Bateman - nature communications, 2023 - nature.com
The availability of maker resources such as 3D printers, makerspaces, and public
repositories enable researchers to share information with research peers, educators …

[HTML][HTML] A Systematic Review of the Literature on Maker Education and Teacher Training

A Quintana-Ordorika, U Garay-Ruiz… - Education …, 2024 - mdpi.com
This systematic review aims to analyse the existing research on the introduction of maker
education in teacher training and continuous professional development. There is a growing …

[HTML][HTML] Teachers as reflective learning experience designers: Bringing design thinking into school-based design and maker education

N Bosch, T Härkki, P Seitamaa-Hakkarainen - International Journal of Child …, 2025 - Elsevier
School-based design and maker education foster the acquisition of 21st-century
competencies. Teachers play a crucial role in integrating explorative design thinking and …

Teachers' pedagogical beliefs in Norwegian school makerspaces

IH Høibo, P Seitamaa-Hakkarainen, C Groth - International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
In Norway, makerspaces are emerging as new educational contexts across all school levels.
This trend is multifaceted as it is inspired by the global maker movement and supported by …

What shapes implementation of a school-based makerspace? Teachers as multilevel actors in STEM reforms

BE Gravel, C Puckett - International Journal of STEM Education, 2023 - Springer
Background We investigate the factors that shape teachers' implementation of a school
STEM reform—the creation of a high-school makerspace. Educational reformers have …