MaKey MaKey
1) Overview of MaKey MaKey: MaKey MaKey is a circuit board kit that allows
people to use everyday objects to act as a mouse/keyboard. When the MaKey
MaKey is connected properly, you can touch objects to send a computer a
keyboard message.
2) How to use MaKey MaKey: MaKey MaKey comes with a MaKey MaKey board
and alligator clips. In order for the MaKey MaKey to work, open up any webpage
you would like and connect the MaKey MaKey board to a computer with a USB
cable. Then, one end of each alligator clip you want to use also needs to be
connected to the MaKey MaKey board. The other end of each alligator clip can be
attached to any other objects you wish to use that can conduct electricity.
3) How to use MaKey MaKey specifics:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWPKJF5enkk This is a video tutorial
that informs viewers on how to use the MaKey MaKey as well as presents
project ideas.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X3hb__YynM This is a tutorial on how
to use MaKey MaKey to create a project.
4) Benefits of using MaKey MaKey:
-Promotes creativity
-Promotes problem solving
-Simple to use
-Promotes tactile learning
-Teaches the concepts of circuits
-Hands-on learning experiences
-Promotes critical thinking
-Provides cause and effect experiences
5) Weaknesses of using MaKey MaKey:
-A MaKey MaKey kit costs around fifty dollars
-You will need more than one MaKey MaKey kit in your classroom if you want to
implement the MaKey MaKey into content learning.
-Recommended for children seven or older.
6) How MaKey MaKey can support teaching and learning:
-Students can use MaKey MaKey to create interactive word problems
-Students can classify shapes using MaKey MaKey and the program Scratch
-The MaKey MaKey and a webcam can be used to create stories.
-The MaKey MaKey can be used to illustrate historical events students are
learning about.
-Students can learn to count coins with MaKey MaKey and scratch.
7) Research:
Webb, J. (2013). Overview of the MaKey MaKey for educators of students with
diverse needs. In Jason Webb. Retrieved April 9, 2017, from http://jason
webb.info/2013/02/overview-of-the-makey-makey-for-educators-of-students
with-diverse-needs/
Webbs article discusses what a MaKey MaKey is, why it is special and how it
can be used in the classroom. This is a great resource because Webb describes lesson
ideas involving MaKey MaKey that have been implemented. He provides readers with
lists of materials that work when using the MaKey MaKey as well as suggestions on how
to get started using this product in your classroom. I especially like how Webb
incorporated how the MaKey MaKey can support students with disabilities in the
classroom.
NYC Adafruit. (n.d.). MaKey MaKey Monday. In Adafruit. Retrieved April 9, 2017,
from https://blog.adafruit.com/?s=makey+makey
This resource is a blog page that Features MaKey MaKey each Monday. There are
articles and videos of examples of MaKey Makey being used in action. I like this
resource because I am able to look through the archives and explore how MaKey MaKey
can be used in a variety of ways. Some of these MaKey MaKey projects have given me
inspiration on different ways to use it in my own classroom.
Read, R. (2014). Beginning your Makey Makey Classroom. In Dice Up The
classroom. Retrieved April 9, 2017, from
https://classroomsnextlevel.wordpress.com/2014/09/06/beginning-your
makey-makey-classroom/
Read has numerous articles on his webpage regarding the topic of MaKey
MaKey. He has examples of lesson plans where he has implemented MaKey MaKey into
the curriculum as well as lesson plan ideas from other educators. This is a great resource
to use for ideas of how to implement MaKey MaKey into my own classroom and to share
with other teachers. I especially like the lessons plans Time to MaKey MaKey, That Cup
of Coffee and Time to Teach Like a Pirate with Makey MaKey and a Globe.
Resources
MaKey MaKey. (2017). Lesson plans. In MaKey Makey. Retrieved April 9, 2017, from
http://makeymakey.com/lessons/
NYC Adafruit. (n.d.). MaKey MaKey Monday. In Adafruit . Retrieved April 9, 2017,
from https://blog.adafruit.com/?s=makey+makey
Read, R. (2014). Beginning your Makey Makey classroom. In Dice Up The classroom.
Retrieved April 9, 2017, from
https://classroomsnextlevel.wordpress.com/2014/09/06/beginning-your-makey
makey-classroom/
SparkFun Electronics. (n.d.). MaKey MaKey quickstart guide. In SparkFun . Retrieved
April 9, 2017, from https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/makey-makey-quickstart
guide#what-is-the-makey-makey
Remake Learning . (2017). MaKey MaKey an invention kit for everyone. In Remake
Learning . Retrieved April 9, 2017, from
http://remakelearning.org/resource/makey-makey/
Webb, J. (2013). Overview of the MaKey MaKey for educators of students with diverse
needs. In Jason Webb. Retrieved April 9, 2017, from http://jason
webb.info/2013/02/overview-of-the-makey-makey-for-educators-of-studentswith
diverse-needs/
