Annotated Bibliography: Interactive Magazine

Center for Digital Education. (2013, May 10). 3-D printer powers high school projects. [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpYp2qCbWLs
This video demonstrates how Shawn Carlton, a science teacher, uses 3D printing
technology to engage students and solidify abstract concepts. An excellent example of an active
practitioner in the field.
Chachra, D. (January 23, 2015). Why I am not a maker. The Atlantic. Retrieved from
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/01/why-i-am-not-a-maker/384767/
In this provoking article, Chachra discusses why the maker movement contributes to a
lack of respect for caregivers and nurturers in our society. Much of the article is a personal
reflection of her own experiences with the maker culture. She also points out how the movement
is degrading to women, who primarily make up the caregiving workforces in society, such as
teaching, nursing, and child-rearing.
Edmonton Public Library. (n.d.) Ready, set, make! Retrieved from http://www.epl.ca/makerspace
This website outlines the various equipment available for use in the Edmonton Public
Librarys Makerspace, as well as hours and contact information.
Garber, M. (October 25, 2012). Chris Anderson on the maker movement: Were going to get sued. The
Atlantic. Retrieved from http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/10/chris-anderson-on-themaker-movement-were-going-to-get-sued/264153/
In her article, Garber outlines a talk given by Anderson, editor of Wired Magazine, and
Plotz, from Slate magazine, on the challenges of information protection in the modern age.
Anderson discusses the approaches currently taken by corporations, and how makers should
proceed.
Morozov, E. (January 13, 2014). Making it. The New Yorker. Retrieved from
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/01/13/making-it-2
In this detailed article, the author describes the evolution of the Maker Movement from
the Arts & Crafts Movement to modern day, and presents a well-balanced evaluation of the
movement from both critics and leaders. A thorough article, it helps to place the movement in
time and defines the key agendas of each of the similar movements in the past. He also discusses
the ideological framework that constitutes a movement, rather than simply a trend, giving the
reader a clear understanding of what drives the Maker Movement today.

Pathfinder Learning. (2013, Dec. 30). 3-D printing in K-12 education, part 1. [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9raogfvBdA
This video helps to solidify the ways in which teachers are using 3D printers to design
their own teaching tools, such as math manipulatives. It also discusses how students are
becoming involved in these processes.
Sadowski, J. & Manson, P. (May 17, 2014). 3-D print your way to freedom & prosperity. Al-Jazeera
America. Retrieved from http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2014/5/3d-printing-politics.html
In this opinion piece, the authors make a tongue-in-cheek comment on the American
Dream and how it is manifested anew in the maker movement, specifically in 3D printing
technologies. They criticize the movements attempts to empower the individual, stating that in
fact it creates inequality in terms of access to resources, and that the movement itself depends on
manufactured goods (such as computers and printers) to be successful, thus it is based in
hypocrisy. An interesting read, though the reader should be aware of the authors bias throughout.
Silverman, J. (May 7, 2013). A gun, a printer, an ideology. The New Yorker. Retrieved from
http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/a-gun-a-printer-an-ideology
This article explores how Cody Wilson, a law student, raised ethical and legal concerns
over his designs for a 3D printed, plastic handgun, and discusses whether his decision to
distribute his designs centered around a practical or ideological agenda. It opens up the debate
about how and if 3D printing technology must be regulated for individual users, and explores the
grey areas that exist regarding the law in this matter.
Wolfe, A. (April 9, 2015). How to turn any classroom into a makerspace. Retrieved from
http://www.edudemic.com/turn-classroom-makerspace/.
This article outlines the various ways classrooms have been converted into makerspaces,
and includes embedded links and videos for further exploration. Though the article is wellwritten, further research into the author yielded more articles on education but not much in the
way of credentials as an educator. In fact, authors Twitter feed appeared less than respectable in
this regard. Nonetheless, a nice place to look for practical ideas for the K-12 class makerspace.