Listen "Upskilling with Steph Piper"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of MakeCast, Dale Dougherty interviews Steph Piper, a creative technologist from Queensland, Australia. They discuss her Maker Queen website, her Skill Trees project, and her new book, Skill Seeker Maker Edition. Steph shares insights into her role at a university library makerspace, her electronics kits for kids, and her GlowStitchLEDs project. The conversation also covers the development and application of skill trees as a tool for self-directed learning and maker engagement, as well as the importance of community in makerspaces.00:00 Introduction to Steph Piper and Skill Trees01:32 Steph Piper's Journey and Maker Queen02:59 Library Makerspace and Hands-On Learning08:45 The Concept and Development of Skill Trees20:57 Fun Projects and Final ThoughtsBook: http://makershed.com/skillseekerhttps://make.co/make-cast/
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