makerkids pitch
TRANSCRIPT
MAKERKIDS PITCH PRESENTATION
Jennifer Turliuk, Co-Executive Director, MakerKids – [email protected]
• One of the only kids’ makerspaces in the world; workshop in Toronto with worldwide recognition• Goal: To inspire/empower kids aged 3+ to think, design, build ideas, experiment and create• Programs: after-school, camps, workshops, etc• Montessori for the 21st century: Self-directed learning and discovery, collaborative learning• 60% Tech: 3D printing, electronics, tools, crafts• A community resource: high profile external events; attract kids with mental health diagnoses
Who are we?
Founder & Co-Executive Director (Learning):Andy Forest, lifelong tinkerer
Co-Executive Director (Business): Jennifer Turliuk,Singularity University (NASA)
Founder; Board of Directors: Marianne Mader, Centre for Planetary Resources (UWO)
CEO of ArduinoMassimo Banzi
CEO of Maker Media (MAKE Magazine; Maker Faire)Dale Dougherty
Former VP at HP CanadaChristine Gauthier
BOARD OF ADVISORS:
MakerKids:
-Board of Directors: 3
-FT staff: 1
-PT staff: 3
-Freelance instructors: 7
-Volunteers: 30+ active
-Board of Advisors: 3
-Kids served: 1000’s
3D Printing WoodworkingElectronics Arduino
CraftsProgramming Robot battleChariot building
Minecraft InventionsRobotics Toy hacking
Rocket launching SewingJewellery making Candy/food making
Kids Open Shop (PWYC)
After-school programs
Teens Open Shop Adults Open Shop
Minecraft Drop-in Themed Workshops
Summer Camps Birthday Parties External Events
MakerKids' Recipe:
1. Dedicated Space2. Real Tools3. Process over Product• It’s OK to fail• Experiential learning (learn by doing)• Choose to celebrate making, not just what they’ve
made
4. Interest-Driven5. Kids Teaching Kids6. Kids Teaching Us7. Exhibition8. Community
Successes/Media Coverage
Also featured on:
Impact:-Programs at MakerKids: 1000+ kids.Many come from all over the GTA and beyond, and an estimated 50%+ have mental health diagnoses-External programs: 5000+ kids-Reported improved engagement, behavior, confidence, and social skills-International speaking engagements in Rome, England, Chicago, Washington, and more-Requests for franchises from all over the world
THANK YOU
Jennifer Turliuk, Co-Executive Director, MakerKids – [email protected]