Welcome to DPL Maker Literacy
Day 01 is about getting oriented to our various spaces and places; and getting to know each other a bit. We will kick-off each day with a blog post here, outlining the ideas and invitations for the day.
We'll spend each day with a fresh topic. We'll use that topic as a springboard for making , breaking, discussing, and reflecting. We'll also be extending a few invitations to you to make some things together, starting tomorrow.

Ideas & Invitations for Sunday 07/26
Invitation: We have a variety of places we'll be traversing this week, and it's worth taking some time to explore each.
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DPL Auditorium | Maker Blog (here) | Digital Makerspace |
DPL Discourse | Maker Discourse | MakerDPL Siftr |
Laura Summers | Brad Hinson |
Today we want to introduce ourselves (hi!), our spaces, and connect with all of you.
We have already sent you a link to the MakerDPL Siftr and we'd encourage you to keep going there - there are many opportunities to contribute. Likewise, we'd like to invite you into the DPL Discourse + our own Maker Discourse space - where folks are networking, sharing, and well... discoursing.
Invitation: Review the Introductions & Provocations post in Discourse, and respond. Say hi, let us know you made it.
Reminder: Today's keynote with Jesse Stommel is at 12:00 EDT - you'll need to pre-register for the Zoom webinar. Likewise, Jesse will be hosting a fireside chat at 18:00 EDT - register here.

Lastly, we want to share a video that we believe encapsulates the Maker spirit. Note, this isn't about technology or privileged access. It's a mindset.