Welcome to OECS MakerStudio Help! 👋

Your guide to making the most of our platform

OECS MakerStudio is your go-to platform for connecting with other educators, sharing teaching resources, and growing professionally. Think of it as a social network designed specifically for teachers like you!

Getting Started Is Easy

Let's get you set up and ready to collaborate with fellow educators!

Creating Your Account

Ready to join? Here's how:
  1. Head to our homepage and click "Get Started"
  2. Choose "Create Account"
  3. Tell us a bit about yourself (name, email, and create a password)
  4. That's it! You're in!
Pro tip: Make your password memorable but strong - use at least 8 characters with both letters and numbers.
Making Your Profile Shine

Once you're in, take a moment to:

  • Add a profile picture that shows your friendly face
  • Write a quick bio about your teaching journey
  • Share what and how you love to teach

Share and Find Teaching Resources

Looking for fresh teaching ideas? We've got you covered!

Finding Resources
  • Browse the "Resources" section
  • Use filters to find exactly what you need (by subject, grade level, or type)
  • Type keywords in the search bar
Sharing Your Materials
  1. Hit "Create Resource"
  2. Give it a title and description
  3. Tell us the subject and grade level
  4. Upload your files
  5. Share it with everyone or specific groups
Note: You can upload most common file types (PDFs, Word docs, PowerPoints, images) up to 50MB.

Join Teacher Communities

Connect with teachers who share your interests!

Joining Communities
  • Browse the "Communities" section
  • Click "Join Community" on any that interest you
  • Some groups might be private - just send a quick request to join
Creating Your Own Community
  1. Click "Create Community"
  2. Name your group
  3. Describe what it's about
  4. Choose privacy settings
  5. Set some basic guidelines

Start Conversations

Starting Discussions
  1. Find your community
  2. Click "New Discussion"
  3. Write your topic and thoughts
  4. Add some tags to help others find it
  5. Start chatting!
Stay in the Loop
  • Check the News & Events section regularly
  • Filter between news updates and upcoming events
  • Create your own events for others to join

Help & Tips

Quick Tips for Success
  1. Keep your password safe and update it occasionally
  2. Save copies of your important resources
  3. Be kind and supportive in communities
  4. Keep your profile information up-to-date
  5. Engage with others - teaching is better together!
Need Help?

If you run into any troubles:

  • 📧 [email protected]
  • 🌐 help.oecsmakerstudio.org
  • 💬 community.oecsmakerstudio.org

Welcome aboard! 🎓✨

We're excited to have you join our community of educators. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything!