Video: Schools, Libraries Uniquely Positioned to Direct Maker Movement, Says Congressman

by SLJ
Sep 18, 2015 | Filed in News & Features
U.S. Congressman Mark Takano (D-CA41) addressed the growing importance of maker activities—from STEM education to small-batch manufacturing—in a September 16 keynote.
Kicking off the Library Journal/School Library Journal Maker Workshop, U.S. Congressman Mark Takano (D-CA41) addressed the growing importance of maker activities—from STEM education to the rise of small-batch manufacturing—in a September 16 keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZuZj8RgG4A&feature=youtu.be

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