What can be done with 3D printers in the classroom?
Higher level cognitive skills developed
Analyze what to build
Design product to match
Evaluate results
Turn abstract ideas into real objects
Builds communication and collaboration skills
Projects with 3D printing are educational and motivational for students
STEM - allows prototypes of designs and also models for student exploration
What are the trends in educational technology?
Makerspaces are big!
Design thinking, tinkering and exploring, designing and creating
In 2012 the British Department for Education funded a project to allow 21 secondaries to trial the use of the printers
in STEM and design and technology classes
According to 2014 Horizon Report for Higher Education, 3D printing will be at the top of the heap in 2 years
Stated differently, (3D printing) "merging technologies that are key trends predicted to have a major impact on learning over
the next 2-3 years"