Developing The Maker's Mindset

Mike Choong, Co-Director, Taylor’s Me.reka Makerspace

08-Sep-21 14:30

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This is the third episode of Taylor'sphere: Education Redefined, a podcast series where we speak with voices from Taylor's University about Taylor'sphere: a uniquely curated education ecosystem within Taylor's University that helps future proof its graduates by nurturing their three intelligences: Intellect, Practical Wisdom and Craft.

In this episode, we're taking a look at the Taylor’s Mereka Makerspace. Featuring its Co-Director, Mike Choong, we explore its role in the University, the significance of having this space and its resources, and the importance of an interdisciplinary education. We also discuss DuckiePi - a student-led project at Taylor’s University that aims to help underprivileged students in Malaysia get access to online education with an affordable e-Learning device.

Produced by: Daryl Ong

Presented by: Christine Wong

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Categories: Personal Development, Politics, Social Issues, Education, SME, Entrpreneurship

Tags: Taylor's University, Taylor'sphere, Universities, Higher Education, Education System, Academic, Learning, Curriculum, Students, Degrees, Makerspace, Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, Makers, Design Thinking, Me.reka,

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