R14 Service Station | Maker Space | STEM Checkouts
Using the Service Station
Learn how you can best use the Service Station and the STEM resources available for checkout.
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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN CHECKING OUT A RESOURCE:
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Complete the Resource Checkout Request Form at least 5-7 business days prior to the date you are requesting.
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A member from the Dig Inn team will contact you to confirm your reservation and ensure we bring you exactly what you are needing.
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We will deliver the equipment, provide a brief tutorial, and then will have you sign the checkout inventory sheet.
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You will have the materials up to 3 weeks to use as much as you want.
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We will pick up the equipment at the end of your checkout. Please make sure all equipment is returned and document any damaged or missing pieces.
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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN RESERVING A SERVICE STATION VISIT:
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Complete the reservation request form at least 4-6 weeks prior to your requested visit. Service Station Visits fill up FAST! Get on the books now! Check our availability calendar.
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A member of the Dig Inn team will contact you to discuss and coordinate the Service Station visit.
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The Dig Inn team will set up a planning meeting at your location to get an idea from the students and/or teachers involved in the Service Station experience how to cater their day. The visit usually takes place 1 week before the Service Station visit and takes about 30-45 minutes.
We want to know:-
What are you learning or working on in class?
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What are you interested in?
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What is something you want to make, create, or work with?
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After the planning meeting, the Dig Inn team will work to design activities centered around your desired experience.
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Day of Service Station Visit - students will have an awesome day exploring, learning, collaborating, and working with resources that are engaging and facilitate critical thinking!
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Perfect for parent engagement nights that incorporate STEM stations! Dates are limited.
Book a STEM Cruise Night and you will get:
- Resources to run multiple STEM stations using our checkout equipment
- Pre-designed activities
- Required staff training that will empower them to run the STEM stations
- Delivery and pick up included
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Service Station Visit Check List
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Secured field trip permission from administration
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Secured a visit date
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Secured a planning meeting date, time, and location
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Secured bus and travel arrangements
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Submitted student travel list to campus
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Secured lunches/snacks if needed
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Have fun at the Service Station!
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- Jim Ned CISD - Buffalo Gap 3rd Grade GT
Buffalo Gap students used their time at the Service Station to create a newsworthy experience with breakouts and video production skills!
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Breckenridge STEM Cruise Night
Breckenridge ISD elementary students had their first-ever STEM cruise parent engagement night! Teachers led STEM stations and made great content fun!
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Explore STEM Connections
Need ideas for STEM learning? We have you covered!
Resources Available for Checkout
Note: Some resource may require an additional device such as an ipad, Chromebook, iOS or Android App. Region 14 does not have devices available for checkout.
Dash & Dot
*iPad required
Ollie
*device required
Sphero Bolts
*device required
Sphero Sparks
*device required
Sphero RVRs & RVR+
*device required
VEX Go
*device required
Arduino
*Device Required
Bloxels
*Device Required
Hummingbird Robotics
*Device Required
Kai's Clan AR Robot
*Device Required
Makey Makeys
*Device Required
Raspberry Pi
*Device Required
Microbits
*Device Required
VR Goggles- Expeditions
*Device Required