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The GSE Makery provides equipment and support for the Graduate School of Education community to improve lives through hands-on learning. Learn to make. Make to learn.

  • How to Laser Cut a Name Badge

    In this project, you will use laser cutter to make a wooden name badge. You will learn basics of laser cutting, including the difference between cutting, engraving, and scoring.

    February 05, 2020

  • Building on the TLTL

    Before the GSE Makery, this was the home of the Transformative Learning Technologies Lab. Founder Professor Paulo Blikstein reports that, when it first opened in 2010, it was the..

    February 03, 2020

  • Launching the Makery

    It's hard to believe it's been a year since we launched the GSE Makery. We couldn't have done this without standing on the shoulders of giants.

    January 07, 2020

  • Stanford Makerspaces

    Now, with makerspaces for art, science, engineering and projects that defy discipline, Stanford has enthusiastically followed its founders’ decree – boosted by modern enthusiasm...

    December 10, 2019

  • Maker Voices: Karin

    "I’ve seen so many students light up when they get to make things. But over the years I think there has been a push for students to be more and more academic; I think we are ...

    October 23, 2019

  • Maker Voices: Aaron

    "Makerspaces are less about technical competency or tool mastery, and more about developing mindsets that encourage agency, creative and critical thinking, collaborative learning..

    October 04, 2019

  • Focus on People, not Stuff

    When we set design goals ahead of time, we are better positioned not only to make better purchasing decisions, but also to make better program decisions.

    September 07, 2019

  • Maker Voices: Elisabeth

    "One great approach is to define a small number of projects (really small! Like one or three!) that integrate into existing programming or curriculum. Do you have a organization...

    August 23, 2019