Workshop Series
Collaborative Makerspace-to-Classroom and Manufacturing Integration: Low-Cost Virtual
Learning and Production Labs
Join us for these upcoming workshops facilitated by Omar Al-Shebeeb, Engaged Teaching Scholar (WVU Teaching and Learning Center) and Teaching Assistant Professor, Industrial and Management Systems Engineering.
Dates & Times:
- Session 1: Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
- Session 2: Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Location: Teaching and Learning Center, Evansdale Library G01 (Evansdale Campus)
Overview
This two-part workshop introduces faculty and instructors to practical tools and methods for building a virtual makerspace that complements classroom learning and physical labs. The sessions draw on the proposal “Collaborative Makerspace-to-Classroom and Manufacturing Integration: Low-Cost Virtual Learning and Production Labs”, which integrates accessible simulation and design tools to enrich modern manufacturing education.
Session Details
Session 1 – Introduction to Virtual Makerspace Tools
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Evansdale Library G01 (Evansdale Campus)
- Overview of free and low-cost digital tools for design, simulation, and production.
- Demonstrations of a variety of accessible digital design, simulation, and virtual lab platforms, such as virtual and augmented reality welding.
- Discussion on how these tools bridge classroom concepts with real-world applications in makerspaces.
Session 2 – Applying Tools and Gathering Feedback
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Evansdale Library G01 (Evansdale Campus)
- Hands-on exploration: participants will experiment with selected tools introduced in Session 1.
- Small-group activities to simulate workflows (CAD design, virtual machining, virtual and augmented reality welding, 3D printing and laser cutting simulation, etc.).
- Feedback session: participants share insights on the potential of virtual makerspaces to enhance teaching and student engagement.
Who Should Attend?
Instructors and staff who are interested in:
- Incorporating makerspace-style learning into their courses.
- Exploring low-cost, scalable digital tools to support hands-on learning.
- Enhancing student collaboration and problem-solving through hybrid digital-physical approaches.
Please register!
Registration for in-person events is not required, though it does help us obtain an accurate head count. We will contact you in the event of inclement weather or a room change.