Fab Labs vs. Makerspaces vs. STEM Labs standard
Fab Labs, Makerspaces, and STEM labs are three types of educational environments that play a prominent role in today’s education. In this article we will be discussing the differences between the three types of spaces, as well as the benefits, and some of the challenges that come with them. Fab Labs Fab Labs are high tech areas capable of mass-producing any size product, and are focused around sharing knowledge, designs, and collaborating across international borders. In their simplest form, they are a global network of local labs enabling invention. There are four criteria a facility must have to be considered a Fab Lab: 1) provide free public access, 2) support and subscribe to the Fab Lab charter, 3) share a ...
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