#NotAtAASL: Makers With a Cause Conference Session Resources
This past week scores of library professionals descended upon Phoenix. Though scheduled to attend and present, I was not among my colleagues this weekend. While transferring between healthcare facilities and advocating for my husband, I viewed numerous tweets and posts of arrivals, keynotes and conference sessions. My husband suffered a brain bleed, decompressive craniotomy and AVM resection, followed by surgery for a VP shunt. Yes, he’s a hot mess. Though not participating in person this year, I knew I was in the right place; beside my husband of thirty years.
My session, Makers With a Cause, was scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Sharing our successful MakerCare program at Islip High School is something I enjoy doing. Indeed, you can find our program mentioned in the following titles:
Since I was unable to attend AASL, in addition to the above titles, I have compiled a list of resources that serve as the basis for my presentations. Granted if you want the full picture, you’ll have to wait for my book, Makers with a Cause: Creative Service Projects for Library Youth (Libraries Unlimited, 2018).
Resources:
School Library Journal: Struck by Tragedy, a NY High School Heals Through “Compassionate Making”
The evolution of our MakerCare program at Islip High School.
Ideas + Inspiration from Demco: How to Inspire Students to be Compassionate Makers (Seymour)
Great go-to guide to starting a compassionate maker program.
Search this site for numerous project ideas and anecdotal stories.
Islip High School LibGuides: The Compassionate Maker
Project ideas with instructions and images.
Laura Fleming: Out of the Box Approach to Planning Makerspaces
Compassionate making along with many other creative ‘out of the box’ makerspaces.
Thank you for sharing your resources. Yes, you are where you need to be, with your husband. Best of luck to you. Looking forward to reading your upcoming publication.
Very excited to soon be able to read your new book, Makers with a Cause: Creative Service Projects for Library Youth. I’m sure this book will become a go-to directory of information on all things Compassionate Makers can strive to do. Best wishes to you and your husband.