We had the opportunity to showcase our device to professionals in the domain of education and there was a lot of interest in it. This pleased us and led to many interesting conversations about the potential for our device, both good and cautionary.

The good:

• Using the tags to store memories of what the tools had been used to make in the past or instructions on how to use them.
• The device becomes a member of the cohort and can report to the cohort where tools are (instead of having Amanda facilitate.)
• Adding the ability to identify WHO took the tool and remind them to return it.

The cautionary:

• The device cannot increase friction between the user and the tool, it must be seamlessly integrated as that is the primary value here.
• Introduction of Amanda (or other administrators) changes the dynamic in the studio from student-owned.