Behind the Scenes at The Tinkering Workshop
Maker Faire Bay Area 2024
October 18th-20th
Join author Ryan Jenkins for a look at his new book, The Tinkering Workshop which presents a wide variety of ways to play and create with art, science and technology using everyday materials. In this talk Ryan will share the behind-the-scenes process of putting together the book and talk about ways that the images and text can support a tinkering mindset for kids, parents and educators. Using the book as a jumping off point, we'll explore the value of tinkering in STEAM education and how it's possible to get started in a classroom, with a museum or library makerspace, or around a kitchen table.
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Ryan Jenkins
Ryan Jenkins runs Wonderful Idea Company, a studio that creates playful resources to support STEAM education. Ryan got his start as a educator at the Tinkering Studio at the Exploratorium. He's a leader in the field of making and tinkering education and has partnered with museums, schools and companies around the world.
