3D Printing
3D Printing
3D printing allows for more authentic exploration of objects that may not be readily available to schools. The exploration of 3D printing, from design to production, as well as demonstrations and participatory access, can open up new possibilities for learning activities.
3D printing allows for more authentic exploration of objects that may not be readily available to schools. The exploration of 3D printing, from design to production, as well as demonstrations and participatory access, can open up new possibilities for learning activities.
3D Design Applications
3D Design Applications
- 3D Creationist (iOS) (Android)
- 45 websites for 3D Printable Models (free – $)
- Autodesk 123D Design – free modeling and CAD software for Windows (ask IT to install)
- Fusion 360
- Google Sketch Up
- Morphi iOS app (EDU version $)
- Shapr3D app (iPad Pro only)
- STLFinder – search engine for 3D models
- Tinkercad: Online 3D modeling
- Thingiverse – various 3D models
- Yeggi
- Yobi3D: a 3D model search engine
- YouMagine – open source 3D designs
Tutorials and Guides
Tutorials and Guides
- Pinshape – info on hardware, software, processing, lessons, projects, tutorials, collections
- Project modeling and design
- Review and preparation
- SPO Curriculum - learn how to use 3D tin, Tinkercad, Sketchup, Cookie Cutter, OpenSCAD, Blender
Ideas and Resources
Ideas and Resources
- 3D Printing in Education Facebook Page
- Autodesk 3D STEAM projects search page – scroll down to Resources for Educators
- City X Project
- Design Make Teach – tips, tutorials, lessons
- Education in 3D
