The design of Tinkering Together emerged in response to the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. The original intent was to offer a traditional in-person event at the Exploratorium. However, the pandemic propelled us to pivot and reimagine a novel digital approach that places equity at its conceptual foundation. The proceedings of the event aim to amplify the many voices in the early learning community involved in the online festival.
Tinkering Together is the result of collaboration among many dedicated people.First and foremost, our thanks to all the educators who shared their work in the podcasts, videos, and written material. The Tinkering Together advisors have been most gracious and instructive in supporting the redesign of the event. Lastly, thanks to all of you for being part of the Tinkering Together community. We hope we can continue to advance the conversation around early learning, making, and STEAM in ways that authentically benefit learning for all educators, families, and children.