Makers
By P. Buxmann & O. Hinz
Quotes
“The Makers movement shows how new digital fabrication technologies combined with new services can help transfer familiar principles from the digital to the physical world.” (Buxmann, Hinz, 2013, pg. 359)
This is basically things like 3D printing. This new technology has made it possible to easily take something from a computer screen to a solid physical form. Also, this refers to companies that do will manufacture product produced by Makers.
“First, technology costs are currently still relatively high while the performance tends to be small (for example, the speed of 3D printing is usually still very slow)” (Buxmann, Hinz, 2013, pg. 360)
How does this affect schools, with the loss of many sources of funding how to schools support these kinds of classes. Regular classes are dealing with budget constraints the added cost of technology and supplies for these labs is costly and they need to be maintained and restocked. Where will that money come from?
“… potential drawbacks…the platform Thingiverse has led to many discussions about copyright and patent violations…” (Buxmann, Hinz, 2013, pg. 360)
This could potentially be a real problem; however, part of this movement is the free sharing of information and ideas. Does the Maker not accept this when they sign on to this venture? I can see it being a problem, that you share and idea and then someone goes and makes millions off that idea or knowledge. But it may have to be the risk you take in order to gain the knowledge from others that you seek.
“There is an interesting potential for the information systems discipline in the field of teaching: The establishment of Makers spaces in universities and colleges might be valuable, e.g., for students of business informatics or management information systems, industrial engineering, computer science or engineering.” (Buxmann, Hinz, 2013, pg. 360)
I see this a having great potential for college and university students because having the hands on work make a big different in understanding verse working solely with theoretical ideas.
“Parts of higher education as well as school schedules will change or have to change in the near future. Many technical internships at universities or manual training programs at schools will become more and more digitalized and thus completely differ from today’s standards.” (Buxmann, Hinz, 2013, pg. 360)
What will this look like? How will it be accomplished? Will teachers receive new training? Where will the money come from? Universities will have to raise tuition. Will it help in the job market? How quickly can this change? Is it slowly or and over the summer overhaul? (not likely) What will the standards look like? What skills will be valued?
References
Buxmann, P.; Hinz, O. (2013). Makers. Business & Information Systems Engineering. Retrieved November 27, 2013 from http://link.springer.com.ezproxy.library.ubc.ca/article/10.1007%2Fs12599-013-0283-3#
“The Makers movement shows how new digital fabrication technologies combined with new services can help transfer familiar principles from the digital to the physical world.” (Buxmann, Hinz, 2013, pg. 359)
This is basically things like 3D printing. This new technology has made it possible to easily take something from a computer screen to a solid physical form. Also, this refers to companies that do will manufacture product produced by Makers.
“First, technology costs are currently still relatively high while the performance tends to be small (for example, the speed of 3D printing is usually still very slow)” (Buxmann, Hinz, 2013, pg. 360)
How does this affect schools, with the loss of many sources of funding how to schools support these kinds of classes. Regular classes are dealing with budget constraints the added cost of technology and supplies for these labs is costly and they need to be maintained and restocked. Where will that money come from?
“… potential drawbacks…the platform Thingiverse has led to many discussions about copyright and patent violations…” (Buxmann, Hinz, 2013, pg. 360)
This could potentially be a real problem; however, part of this movement is the free sharing of information and ideas. Does the Maker not accept this when they sign on to this venture? I can see it being a problem, that you share and idea and then someone goes and makes millions off that idea or knowledge. But it may have to be the risk you take in order to gain the knowledge from others that you seek.
“There is an interesting potential for the information systems discipline in the field of teaching: The establishment of Makers spaces in universities and colleges might be valuable, e.g., for students of business informatics or management information systems, industrial engineering, computer science or engineering.” (Buxmann, Hinz, 2013, pg. 360)
I see this a having great potential for college and university students because having the hands on work make a big different in understanding verse working solely with theoretical ideas.
“Parts of higher education as well as school schedules will change or have to change in the near future. Many technical internships at universities or manual training programs at schools will become more and more digitalized and thus completely differ from today’s standards.” (Buxmann, Hinz, 2013, pg. 360)
What will this look like? How will it be accomplished? Will teachers receive new training? Where will the money come from? Universities will have to raise tuition. Will it help in the job market? How quickly can this change? Is it slowly or and over the summer overhaul? (not likely) What will the standards look like? What skills will be valued?
References
Buxmann, P.; Hinz, O. (2013). Makers. Business & Information Systems Engineering. Retrieved November 27, 2013 from http://link.springer.com.ezproxy.library.ubc.ca/article/10.1007%2Fs12599-013-0283-3#
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