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3D Printing and Design with TinkerCAD: A Primer for Every Teacher

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Session description

This workshop provides a hands-on introduction to 3D design using TinkerCAD. Learn basic techniques, explore design principles, and gain experience in creating 3D models. By the end, you'll have the skills to integrate 3D printing into your classroom projects and inspire your students to become creative makers.

Outline

Outline
Intro - 5 minutes
Quick overview defining 3D printing and design
Shown examples of 3D printing across the curriculum

Creating - 40+ 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- 5+ 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

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Supporting research

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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Presenters

Samantha Morra

Technology Integrator/Teacher

Elisabeth Morrow School

Session specifications

Topic:

Online Tools, Apps and Resources

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

School Level Leadership, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

Subject area:

Engineering, Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM)

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Facilitator

Create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and/or computational thinking to innovate and solve problems.

For Students:
Innovative Designer

Develop, test and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process.

TLPs:

Spark Curiosity, Develop Expertise