Makers Valley Democratizes Manufacturing
5:18
Grades: 9 - 12
Video Description: The process of manufacturing today is quite different from the time of the industrial revolution and is, in fact, undergoing another revolution – a revolution that utilizes information technology and online connectivity to devise new methods of manufacturing and production. Meet the founders of Makers Valley and learn about their company’s unique approach to fashion design and production. Discover how the company utilizes an online business to business service platform that connects boutiques, designers, and other makers with highly skilled artisans and manufacturers for small scale orders. Through this process the business hopes to improve the bottom line for both small businesses and small factories alike.
Type of Video: Story*
Unique Video ID: Economics-6**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Use the video as a conversation starter or in conjunction with a journal prompt and have students respond to the business model of the business featured.
- Have students develop a marketing campaign for the business focused on its approach.
*Story videos employ a narrative form to highlight a topic, location, or practitioner in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
