“Brilliant! When’s the next one? Can we come again?”
Mini Maker Faire at MOSI has left a lasting impression on us all. For these next generation digital creators it was an opportunity to explore a whole new range of challenges and build on what they knew already. And to get excited. And to be inspired. And for one, a first visit to Manchester.
The Choc yielding Pi bunny
Armed with questions to ask like “Can we have a go? What’s happening? How’s it doing that? What’s making it do that? How can we do that?” they set off to test as many challenges as possible!
Mesmerised by water effects from Leeds Hack Space
A little bit naughty-o-meter?
Operation concentration – the only silent part of the day!
A lasting impression on us all?
I got the biggest insight into young creative minds and how computational thinking can shape planning and engagement on the journey home. Take three 8 year olds to a Maker Faire and then challenge them with a real life situation. Sit back, listen and learn.
This time a fairly open question about data and how to visualise it in a meaningful and creative way.
@teknoteacher An 8yr old creative mind displays heart rate data through colour, incline and a rainbow slinky effect. pic.twitter.com/zuU7VUsGmk
— Claire Garside (@cgarside) July 26, 2014
When’s the next one? Looks like 30th August at Eureka 🙂
Me, myself and Pi 
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