This activity can take at least one hour to facilitate, and up to an entire day to explore. The steps below guide participants to first assess where they are on the various spectra under each of the five categories (activities, learners, space, facilitation, tools & materials) and then have discussions about different perspectives of the participants.
As a group, choose one big part of your work as it relates to making, such as the design of the space or a specific program that you will use this tool to consider. You can decide whether you want participants to focus on one or two categories or assess all of them.
As individuals, mark with an x where your chosen space or program falls on each of the spectra. Once completed, discuss with one partner from your team where you decided to place your space or program on the various spectra. To encourage conversation, focus on where you see the biggest differences in opinion.
The differences may be the result of different perspective on or visions for your makerspace or program that two team members have. The difference also may be due to a different of interpretation. All of these differences, and even the similarities are important to consider as your team develops and evolves your makerspace and/or program.
Once you’ve discussed with a pair, share with a whole group where you saw differences in your partner discussion. Discuss as a whole group.