Medialab Matadero

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/medialab-matadero

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Medialab Matadero built?2000
2. What is the location?Madrid, Spain
3. What is the core methodologies?Collective intelligence, fast prototyping, living lab principles, fab lab technologies
4. Why was Medialab Matadero created?The Madrid City Council started it in 2000 to help citizens learn about technology and culture.
5. How does Medialab Matadero help people make new ideas?It uses a collective intelligence approach and tools like 3D printers and laser cutters to turn ideas into real objects quickly.

Participatory Innovation: A process where end-users and stakeholders actively contribute to the innovation process.
Digital Commons: Shared digital resources, such as software, data, and creative content, accessible to all.
Fast Prototyping: Rapid creation of functional models or early versions of products to test and refine designs quickly.