Ep. 271 | How To Run A School Makerspace With Cari Orts

Running a makerspace? Learn what it takes, what to skip, and how to thrive in this hands-on educator role—straight from Cari Ots who manages two makerspaces.

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What does it really mean to run a makerspace? In this episode, recorded live at the TCEA Elementary Technology Conference, I chat with Cari Orts who runs two school makerspaces. She shares the must-haves (and nice-to-haves), what a makerspace is not, and how to thrive if you’re suddenly handed the makerspace keys. Whether you’re a tech coach, a teacher, or an administrator, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiration to bring creativity, collaboration, and curiosity to life in your school.

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