Learn to Teach & Model in 3D Using SketchUp for Schools

Purpose & objective

This session is centered around the use of 3D modeling in the classroom, focusing on SketchUp for Schools. It will provide basic skills and knowledge of 3D modeling, as well as strategies for integration of these skills into custom classroom workflows.
After completion of the session, attendees will know and/or be able to do the following:
1) How to deploy SketchUp for Schools for their district/school/classroom.
2) Create a project in SketchUp Schools and employ basic 3D modeling tools to create custom geometry.
3) Incorporate prebuilt geometry into models and lessons to add detail and complexity to a project.
4) Access and utilize the curriculum based lessons included in SketchUp for Schools.
5) Create and share personalized lessons and content with their students.
6) Use SketchUp for Schools to support 3D printing and other maker space workflows.

Outline

The class/presentation will primarily take the form of an instructor led class, alternating between presentation and hands on modeling activities. Attendees are required to have access to a device, or borrow one of those provided, and will be encouraged to follow along with a step-by-step tutorial.

Outline:
1) SketchUp for Schools UI overview - Showing the home Page, primary modeling interface, & learning tools. (10 mins - hands on participation)
2) Basic modeling tools introduction - An introduction and how to for the primary drawing tools in SketchUp, showing how to create simple geometry and the basis for more complex projects. (30 mins - hands on participation)
3) Tool panel introduction - Demonstrating SketchUp for Schools' viewing & presentation tools, the addition of real world materials, how to incorporate 3D printing tools, and the ability to create, organize and work with model components. (20 mins)
4) Utilizing SketchUp's built-in curriculum based lessons (15 mins)
5) Creating and sharing custom lessons (15 mins)

Supporting research

Assisting Primary School Children to Progress through Their van Hiele's Levels of Geometry Thinking using Google SketchUp - ScienceDirect;
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042812049877

Using Google SketchUp to Develop Students’ Experiences of Dimension in Geometry
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40751-016-0021-9

The effects of Sketchup based geometry activities and projects on spatial visualization ability of student mathematics teachers - ScienceDirect;
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042810022743

Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal
Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal
SketchUp™: A Technology Tool to Facilitate Intergenerational Family Relationships for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1552-3934.2011.02100.x