New research says makerspaces help develop students’ STEM interest and skills

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published February 17, 2020

Makerspaces might be a relatively new concept in education, but have quickly proved to positively contribute to children’s STEM learning, a new research study has found.

Learning to code, programming LEGO robots and using 3D printers are some hands-on activities that could change the way young ...

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