My experience in the Makerspace.
– What did you play with/make/do?
I played with the Makey-Makey software and the Little Bits electronic parts
– Why did you choose this activity?
I was intrigued by the Makey-Makey software that allowed you to control your actions on the computer using fruit, Play Doh and other objects as a mouse controller.
– Was it your first time using this technology/material?
I have a collection of little Bit electronic parts that allow me to make sound, motion and lights. This set had
different components than I have. It had a knob button controller and a devise that allowed objects to spin. It was the first time I had experienced or was aware of Makey-Makey.
– What did you like about it?
With the Makey-Makey, I liked playing the piano using the fruit and beating the drums with the Play Doh. With the Little Bits, I learned different ways to combine the electronic parts and worked with changing different items on top of the spinning mechanism.
– What did you make/create
I played some simple tunes and beat a few drums and symbols using the Makey-Makey software. I hooked up a rose to the spinning part of the Little Bits and added sound and lights to the display.
– What did you learn?
I learned that the creative team process was fun and that other students would come by and help make your experience better with their suggestions. I also found the Makey-Makey software experience fun and one that I want to return to to learn more about how it can be used. With Little Bits, I would benefit from how to use it with other materials and take on the challenge of making one of the objects that they have in their manual.
– If given more time, what would you like to play with/make/do next?
I would have tackled the Origami. While I love the designs and the possibilities to make creative shapes, I would have been able to learn something about the construction process from the design students who were at the table.
