Local MakerSpaces
All Hands Active
A maker/hacker space. They offer inexpensive classes on interesting tech and art related topics.
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
AAHOM hosts many STEAM and maker related events and activities throughout the year.
Brain Monkeys
Courses and camps on making/STEAM for K-12.
Maker Works
A space that offers professional grade tools for making. These are organized under the categories; metal, circuits, wood, craft. Using the tools and machines requires an introductory course after which makers can purchase time in various amounts for using these resources.
TechShop-Detroit
"Ford and TechShop, Inc. have come together in a collaborative effort for this TechShop location in the Detroit area. We welcome all innovators, from backyard tinkerers to software engineers, to use our resources and bring an idea to life or invent the next big thing in automotive technology."
A maker/hacker space. They offer inexpensive classes on interesting tech and art related topics.
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
AAHOM hosts many STEAM and maker related events and activities throughout the year.
Brain Monkeys
Courses and camps on making/STEAM for K-12.
Maker Works
A space that offers professional grade tools for making. These are organized under the categories; metal, circuits, wood, craft. Using the tools and machines requires an introductory course after which makers can purchase time in various amounts for using these resources.
TechShop-Detroit
"Ford and TechShop, Inc. have come together in a collaborative effort for this TechShop location in the Detroit area. We welcome all innovators, from backyard tinkerers to software engineers, to use our resources and bring an idea to life or invent the next big thing in automotive technology."
General Websites
Instructables
DIY how to make....just about everything instructions.
Life Hacker
Not all related to tech, but has some fantastic tips and ideas!
Make
The website companion to the magazine and store (makershed).
Renovated Learning
Library/Makerspace Blog.
Sylvia's Super Awesome Maker Show
"Sylvia's DIY webshow on everything cool and worth making".
Thingaverse
Digital designs for physical objects.
Tinkercad
Kid-friendly web-based 3D design site.
The Show Me Librarian - All Things STEAM
STEAM - Library related programming ideas and resources for ages preschool and up.
DIY how to make....just about everything instructions.
Life Hacker
Not all related to tech, but has some fantastic tips and ideas!
Make
The website companion to the magazine and store (makershed).
Renovated Learning
Library/Makerspace Blog.
Sylvia's Super Awesome Maker Show
"Sylvia's DIY webshow on everything cool and worth making".
Thingaverse
Digital designs for physical objects.
Tinkercad
Kid-friendly web-based 3D design site.
The Show Me Librarian - All Things STEAM
STEAM - Library related programming ideas and resources for ages preschool and up.
Online Learning - Mostly Computer Science/Programming
aGupieWare
A collection of free courses pieced together - equivalent to a BA in computer science.
Code Academy
Step-by-step guides to a whole host of programming languages.
Code Avengers
Learn to build websites, apps and games using HTML, CSS Javascript & Python.
Crunchzilla
Learn basic javascript. This is something we will be exploring in class.
Free Code Camp
Learn to code for free (has a social network component).
Hack.Pledge
A community of developers. Give or receive 1 hour of coding help.
GitHub
Free programming books
Khan Academy - Computer Programming
Includes web design, Introduction to SQL, drawing and animations.
MIT - Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Course
Free! Aimed at students with little or no programming experience.
MIT - Practical Programming in C
Free. A highly marketable language.
MIT - Introduction to Programming in Java
Also free. Designed for students who have some (or no) programming experience.
PyroEDU
Courses for learning about electronics.
A collection of free courses pieced together - equivalent to a BA in computer science.
Code Academy
Step-by-step guides to a whole host of programming languages.
Code Avengers
Learn to build websites, apps and games using HTML, CSS Javascript & Python.
Crunchzilla
Learn basic javascript. This is something we will be exploring in class.
Free Code Camp
Learn to code for free (has a social network component).
Hack.Pledge
A community of developers. Give or receive 1 hour of coding help.
GitHub
Free programming books
Khan Academy - Computer Programming
Includes web design, Introduction to SQL, drawing and animations.
MIT - Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Course
Free! Aimed at students with little or no programming experience.
MIT - Practical Programming in C
Free. A highly marketable language.
MIT - Introduction to Programming in Java
Also free. Designed for students who have some (or no) programming experience.
PyroEDU
Courses for learning about electronics.