The Maker Movement consists on the premise of academic freedom and innovation from intellectual curiosity. The decentralized nature of the movement spurs the ability to explore and learn. The internet as the medium to test and explore ideas allows for others to build on previous knowledge. As a "Maker", it allows for the amorphous nature of the Maker Movement. The idea is an answer to the stagnant state of education but such decentralization raises the question of how does one codify it or if that is even possible. There are examples of "Makerspaces" being created in local libraries or groups (Dixon & Ward, 2014). The Louisville Free Public Library created makerspaces with little to no equipment but was able to gain the interest of the local community (youth and adults). The Maker movement is more about process and tapping into the mind of leaners (thinkers) than a rigid system for innovation. (Barrett, 2014).
The Maker Movement has the potential to be the modern day liberal arts education. By combining a myriad of fields and finding their interconnectedness (i.e. interdisciplinary) in innovation and learning. For example, one will not necessarily have to be a doctor to make contributions to the medical field or a "non-techie" can make advances in computer sciences in the Maker Movement. It strips the constructed barriers to technology and allows for those that think outside the proverbial box to pursue their interests and make small (or large) contributions which can positively effect the broad base of knowledge.
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