Explore and create: Exploratory Creation lab 
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Participants will have a deeper understanding of the potential of 3D printing. 3D printing can be intimidating, especially when it comes to creating designs. Many teachers fall back on pre-made designs which are a good way to start but limit the creativity, problem-solving, and innovation skills we want to develop in our students. Participants will acquire the skills and confidence to create 3D designs. They will leave with ideas that they can implement in their school and provide students with the opportunity to design and create 3D prints. We will even explore how to create a 3D print from any drawing. This has some great applications for younger students and students with special needs. 3D printing skills can open doors for our students.
Intro - 10 minutes
Quick overview defining 3D printing and design
Shown examples of 3D printing across the curriculum
Creating - 60 minutes
Sign in to TinkerCAD and learn the fundamentals of navigating and create
Create a flat object like a keychain
Create taller object
Learn how to create a 3D print from an image including a hand-drawn image
(Wonderful for those working with students with special needs or younger students.)
Concluding and saving work- 20 minutes
End the workshop with at least 3 different files that are ready to be printed.
Future thinking about the implications of 3D printing in education
Gimbel, E. (2019, June 10). The Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments. EdTech Magazine. Retrieved September 30, 2022, from https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2019/06/resurgence-3d-printers-modern-learning-environments-perfcon
Hull, C. (n.d.). 3D Printing and Education. ResearchGate. Retrieved September 30, 2022, from https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christos-Drosos-2/publication/338013231_3D_Printing_and_Education/links/5dfc66d1a6fdcc28372ed8a0/3D-Printing-and-Education.pdf
Mak, J. (2014, July 29). ISTE. ISTE. Retrieved September 30, 2022, from https://www.iste.org/explore/Toolbox/Introduce-your-students-to-3D-printing
Morra, S. (2016, February 1). 3D Print From Any Image – Transform Learning ~ written by Samantha Morra. Transform Learning ~ written by Samantha Morra. Retrieved September 30, 2022, from https://samanthamorra.com/2016/02/01/3d-print-from-any-image/
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