A Phablab or Makerspace is a place for innovation, invention, collaboration, and learning using various technical tools and materials to fabricate artwork and products. Students learn to be creative, turn an idea into a reality, and use it in the real world. For students on CTE tracks, these spaces can show them a path to future careers in design and fabrication using the same tools theyâll use as adults.
Whether called Fab Labs, STEAM Labs, Hackerspaces, or Makerspaces, these âProject-Based Learningâ labs are popping up in educational institutions all around the globe. A Fab Lab is not just for tech courses; all STEAM classes use the spaces to enhance their curriculum.