Re-'making' the world of education: A learning revolution
Friday, January 22, 2016 - 06:01
in Mathematics & Economics
Pancake-making robots. A mechanical horse. A life-sized mousetrap. No, these aren't highlights from the latest episode of "Shark Tank." They are real-life inventions of a burgeoning community of artists, do-it-yourselfers and entrepreneurs known as "makers"—pioneering tinkerers and problem-solvers who are inspiring some educators to bring more hands-on learning into the classroom.