Maker Education
Investing in 21st century skills like computational thinking prepares our youth to contribute to a future-proof economy.
Innovations like 3D printing are rapidly reshaping industries from food production to textile-fabrication and construction. Traditional jobs in these industries are likely to change. Without taking action, we will not be able to leverage all the new job opportunities that come with these innovations.
The creative industry is getting more important for our economy. Technologies like 3D printing and programmable electronics make it easier to turn an idea into reality. MakerEducation is an extracurricular activity that offers children the opportunity to experiment with different technologies, turning them from consumers into inventors. This boosts 21st century skills and potentially attracts more girls to the technology field. In this way we continue the tradition of the Netherlands as a 'making and design' country.
Partners: RTH, Arjan van der Meij, Per-Ivar Kloen (a FabLearn fellow from Stanford University), Lucas Education Foundation
When and how?
In 2019 The Hague will work to identify how lessons learned from other cities and initiatives such as the FABlab@schoolsdk in Vejle can be applied to the Maker Education programme.
