Curious about getting started with 3D printing? This presenation will share how 3D printing can impact learning in K-8 classrooms. We'll share lessons, resources, apps and hints from our first year using a 3D printer and offer projects that connect 3D design with creative writing.
1. The Shape of Things to Come:
Learning in 3D
Karen Bosch (@karlyb)
PreK - 8 Technology Instruction
Southfield Christian School
Southfield, Michigan
tinyurl.com/3Dteaching
2016 Dremel Ideabuilder Ambassador
2018 MACUL Technology Using Teacher
9. • Out of box ready
• Step by step videos
• Great customer support
• Easy file preparation (using
Print Studio software)
• Print from flash drive
Dremel 3D40
Ideabuilder
(What to look for?)
15. Dremel 3D45 Digilab
• Prints
multiple kinds
of filament
• Heated Print
Bed
• Remote
Camera
• LINK
16. • 30 Day Trial
• Contact info: https://
3dprinter.dremel.com/education-
request
• I’d appreciate if you used my
name as a referral (10%
Discount for you! Filament for
me!)
Dremel Ideabuilder
3D Printer
17. • Inexpensive
• Small - going to keep at
home!
• Self Leveling
• Prints multiple kinds of
material
• Heated Bed
• Delivery June 2018??
Kickstarter: Cubibot
Link
23. Life Logos
• Digital Citizenship
• Create a keychain “Brand”
related to Digital Footprint
• Download .stl file
24. Life Logo
Digital Poster
• Created with free Pic
Collage Kids app
• Photo of keychain
• Written explanation of
their logo
Link to Lesson
and Resources
26. 3D Stanley Project
• Easy to Design
• Generates link to
website with print
download
• Slow to Print - 6
hours!
• Students love
these!!!
• Amazing
springboard to
creative writing!
38. Morphi App
• Free and paid iOS
versions
• Also a desktop version
for Mac and Windows
• Build with shapes, letters
• Turn drawings/photos
into 3D!!
• Email .stl file for printing
3D Design
44. • Story backgrounds
using KidPix on our
computers
• Combining
characters,
backgrounds, story
text, and audio using
Book Creator app
Collaborative eBook
45. • iTunes link
• Book Creator online
book publication
eBook
Publication!
46. Connection with Sandra
Wiseman’s Classes
Woodsdale Elementary School
Link to 3D Stanley Blog
Download and Connect!
Adventures of the
3D Stanleys 2.0
47. • Exchange with Second
Grade, Woodsdale
Elementary School, West
Virginia
3D Stanley Project
48.
49. 3D Snowflakes
• 3rd grade
• Created a “snowflake”
using the free
Mandalas app
• Save to camera roll
• Imported photo into
Morphi
Project Link
Link to app
50. 3D Snowflakes
• Morphi App
• Turned on 6 lines of
symmetry right in the
app!!
• Draw snowflake
• Convert to 3D
• Add loop
• Email file to teacher
Project Link
62. Apple Clips App
Life Logo Video
• Share project and
process
• Self evaluation of work -
strengths and things to
improve
• Reflect on what they
learned
Link to Videos
72. Tinkercad
3D Design
• Website
• Free - need login
• Build with shapes,
letters, holes, other
elements
• Can remix other
people’s projects
73. Tinkercad Hints
• Can use as Chrome app
or in other browser
• Used one generic Google
account to login everyone
• Created “project” file for
each student (limit of 100)
• Save multiple designs in
each project file
• Easy to download student
projects when done
76. Candle Holder
Project Details
• 5th graders
• Two to three weeks to
complete designs
• About 2 hours to print
each one
• Cost: about $1.50 each
77. Tinkercad Tutorials
• Teacher created tutorials
for each step + written
directions
• Student paced learning
• Options for decorating the
base or the side
• Early finishers coached
those who were struggling
78. Workflow Hints
• Students turn in
worksheet with project
details/color when
ready to print
• Use index cards to
keep track of student
projects
• Store projects by class
in copier paper box
lids - can stack
86. • Complex shapes
• Download shapes as .stl
• Print as is - pencil
holders, vases
• Import into Tinkercad to
remix
Project
Shapeshifter
87.
88. Container
Challenge
How can I plan and create a 3D design
to meet a specific need?
Container = a useful product that can
hold something.
using 5 step
Design Process
111. No More Flat Stanley: Learning in 3D by Karen Bosch
Karen Bosch
k.bosch@me.com
tinyurl.com/ipadcreate
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