Spark Student Creativity With 3D Printing

Purpose & objective

Participants will learn about the basics of 3D printing.
Participants will learn how 3D printing can be integrated into all curriculum areas to elevate student engagement and learning.
Participants will leave with an understanding of how this district implemented a successful 3D printer project involving 400 teachers.
Participants will be exposed to a wide variety of task cards that demonstrate how the printer is used in the classroom.

Outline

Content and activities: We will share all about the 3D Printing in the Classroom project that was implemented in Calcasieu Parish. The purpose of the project was to take learning to a new dimension. We will share the requirements of the program, discuss the training and support that was provided to the teachers and share task cards and projects that were submitted.

Time: Since the selected format is a poster session, we will spend four to five minutes going over the 3D printing project in which will discuss and share 1. project selection criteria, 2. project components including professional development, and teacher requirements, 3. task cards and project examples, and 4. upcoming teacher challenges. A printed QR to all the resources will be provided to participants.

Supporting research

Calcasieu Parish Teams with Bluum to Create the Model for EdTech School Funding
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/calcasieu-parish-teams-with-bluum-to-create-the-model-for-edtech-school-funding-301553465.html

Calcasieu Parish School Board Advances STEAM education with Makerbot 3D Printers, article in Design World, https://www.designworldonline.com/calcasieu-parish-school-board-advances-steam-education-with-makerbot-3d-printers/

Calcasieu School Board Investing 3D Printing Technology for Students, article in Lake Charles American Press https://www.americanpress.com/2022/05/30/calcasieu-school-board-investing-in-3d-printing-technology-for-students/

Educators Guidebook for 3D Printing in the Classroom: The Definitive Guide to 3D Printing in the Classroom (https://www.makerbot.com/education/3d-printing-guidebook/).

3DU: A Guide to 3D Printing in Every Classroom: Simple and Affordable Ways to Start 3D Printing in ANY Classroom, No Matter What Grade or Content Area! https://www.amazon.com/3DU-Printing-Classroom-Affordable-Content/dp/B09HPS7Y23