Research on K-12 maker education in the early 2020s – a systematic literature review.
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| Title: | Research on K-12 maker education in the early 2020s – a systematic literature review. |
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| Authors: | Davies, Sini1 (AUTHOR) sini.davies@helsinki.fi, Seitamaa-Hakkarainen, Pirita1 (AUTHOR) pirita.seitamaa-hakkarainen@helsinki.fi |
| Source: | International Journal of Technology & Design Education. Apr2025, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p763-788. 26p. |
| Subjects: | Evidence gaps, Maker movement, Education research, Rapid prototyping, Innovations in business |
| Abstract: | This systematic literature review focuses on the research published on K-12 maker education in the early 2020s, providing a current picture of the field. Maker education is a hands-on approach to learning that encourages students to engage in collaborative and innovative activities, using a combination of traditional design and fabrication tools and digital technologies to explore real-life phenomena and create tangible artifacts. The review examines the included studies from three perspectives: characteristics, research interests and findings, previous research gaps filled, and further research gaps identified. The review concludes by discussing the overall picture of the research on maker education in the early 2020s and suggesting directions for further studies. Overall, this review provides a valuable resource for researchers, educators, and policymakers to understand the current state of K-12 maker education research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | This systematic literature review focuses on the research published on K-12 maker education in the early 2020s, providing a current picture of the field. Maker education is a hands-on approach to learning that encourages students to engage in collaborative and innovative activities, using a combination of traditional design and fabrication tools and digital technologies to explore real-life phenomena and create tangible artifacts. The review examines the included studies from three perspectives: characteristics, research interests and findings, previous research gaps filled, and further research gaps identified. The review concludes by discussing the overall picture of the research on maker education in the early 2020s and suggesting directions for further studies. Overall, this review provides a valuable resource for researchers, educators, and policymakers to understand the current state of K-12 maker education research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09577572 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10798-024-09921-6 |
