Joel BrunsFeb 7, 20203 minMaker: The Biggest Tent?Hello makers! Do you remember the first time you heard about the maker movement? I do. I recall reading an article (Wired maybe?) about...
Joel BrunsDec 15, 20193 minAre We There Yet?Warning: The following story might amaze you. I just returned from an incredible trip to Virginia. The reason for this visit is what is ...
Joel BrunsJul 25, 20192 minTo Profit or Not to ProfitWhat is the right model for a makerspace? Is it a membership-driven, profit generating, entrepreneur-launching enterprise? Or is it a co...
Joel BrunsJun 29, 20192 minNerds Rule the WorldRecently I led a brief 2-day workshop teaching Micro:Bit to campers at a technology camp. We did some fairly basic introductory lessons ...
Joel BrunsMay 25, 20192 minIt Ain't Over 'Til It's OverThis year could be the last Bay Area Maker Faire. What does it mean?
Joel BrunsMar 24, 20191 minWhat's on your Bucket List?In the latest episode we talked about what is on our bucket list of programming ideas for our makerspaces. We ran the gamut from serious...
Joel BrunsNov 17, 20181 minMaking in Traditional ClassroomOn Episode 4, I talk about how to fit making into a traditional classroom. Especially because of the current test-driven environment tha...
Joel BrunsOct 8, 20181 minGender Equity & MakerspacesA report from Drexel University on gender equity in makerspaces reveal some pretty depressing statistics. Stephen Noonoo wrote an articl...
Joel BrunsAug 11, 20181 minMidlife Crisis, Democratizing Art, Role of LibrariesIn the first episode I talked about the article from the New York Times that talks about many people pursuing creativity in their midlife...