The Best Makerspace Might Be Outside

The Best Makerspace Might Be Outside

July 7, 2026

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This episode discusses how the natural world can inspire design and creativity in education, advocating for a low-tech approach to learning.

We want students to be makers and designers. But there’s a surprising source of inspiration for design: the natural world. As we think about moving toward a low-tech approach, we need something better than desks in rows with students doing worksheets. Listen to the Podcast... The post The Best Makerspace Might Be Outside appeared first on Spencer Education .

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