Incorporating 3D printing technology and enhancing makerspaces can be challenging due to the need for adequate training, resources, and curriculum alignment. Despite these hurdles, more schools are creating makerspaces to provide students a space for creative design. These collaborative workspaces give students dynamic opportunities to unleash their creativity and develop key skills needed to deal with real-life challenges. From kindergarten to beyond, students have opportunities to engage in hands-on learning experiences, including when 3D printing technology is involved.
Equipping Students with 21st Century Skills via Makerspaces and 3D Printing
Topics: 21st Century Skills, Maker, 3D printing, STEM education, Makerspace
From Inspiration to Innovation: The Role of 3D Printing in My Inventions
In the rural landscape of Eastern NC, Lydia Denton defies the notion that kids' ideas are insignificant. From childhood curiosity to inventing a life-saving car seat, Lydia's journey inspires. Part 1 of her incredible journey delves into her early years of curiosity and creativity, culminating in the development of the Beat the Heat car seat - a groundbreaking invention aimed at preventing hot car deaths. In Part 2, discover how Lydia's boundless imagination continues to drive inventive solutions for real-world dilemmas, including the role of 3D printing.
Topics: Maker, 3D printing, STEM education, Makerspace, Women in STEM, Girls in STEM
Crafting a 3D-Printed Violin: An English Teacher's Journey
Topics: Maker, STEAM, steam education, 3D printing, Robo3D
We’re excited to announce a new update to the printing capabilities of our award-winning Robo E3 3D printers – you can now print directly from Tinkercad! Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. Teachers everywhere use Tinkercad to help get them started with 3D printing in their classrooms.
Topics: Maker, 3D printing, STEM education, Robo3D, Makerspace
Creating a makerspace in a school or classroom has several benefits including but not limited to high student engagement, critical thinking skills are nurtured, and collaboration and communication is common. In a well-run makerspace, teachers and students are designing, testing, refining, and building materials that answer real-life needs.
Topics: Maker, STEM, STEM education, Makerspace