What is maker space?

Maker space can be traced back to 1978- Steve Jobs and Steven Wozniak showed Apple Zero in their homebrew computer club. Later, Bill Gates began to raise funds for the Basic language ... "Maker Space" came from Make magazine, and English was HackerSpace, so it was literally translated as Hacker Space. In order to avoid ambiguity, it is generally translated into maker space in China. It is a physical (as opposed to online virtual) space where people have the same interests, usually in the fields of science, technology, digital or electronic arts, where people meet, engage in activities and cooperate.

Maker space can be regarded as an open communication laboratory, studio and processing room. People here have different experiences and skills, so they can get together and enjoy information and knowledge to make/create what they want. The STEAM Maker Space in the kindergarten of children's education circle can provide the kindergarten with overall solutions such as space design, supporting courses, teaching toys, desks and chairs, teaching equipment, counseling books and teacher training. And help kindergartens successfully create a children's maker space that integrates teaching, display, sharing, communication and practice, and help kindergartens form a distinctive brand. The STEAM maker space in the children's education circle kindergarten is an upgraded version of the traditional science room in the kindergarten. On the basis of the conventional configuration of the science room, the maker elements based on science and technology and interactive education are added, and more emphasis is placed on cultivating children's innovative ability and practical ability.