3d printing curricula

MakerBot SKETCH Classroom Helps Educators Integrate 3D Printing into Schools

After introducing its Method X manufacturing workstation in August, MakerBot is now launching another new system, which is part of what promises to be a very reliable classroom 3D printing…

EU’s 3D4VET Studies Project Developing Program to Add 3D Printing Curricula to Vocational Training

3D4VET Studies (3D4VET) is a project co-funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ program that is on a mission to add 3D printing to the European Credit system for Vocational Education…

3D Printing: A Tool in the Toolbox for Makers and Educators

Early adopters in the 3D printing industry were often faced with a number of obstacles that made it difficult to sell their machines. There was (and still is) a general…

America Makes Invites Educators to Submit 3D Printing Curricula for InnoCentive Challenge

As 3D printing technology continues to advance, many people are trying to play catch-up. Everyone agrees that education is vitally important, starting as early as possible, and many schools are…

Dremel and PD Learning Network Introduce New 3D Printing Course for Teachers

While many 3D printing companies have been doing great things in terms of educational outreach and getting 3D printers into classrooms, one of the most active lately has been Dremel….

Stratasys Launches Free 3D Printing Education Modules for Middle and High School Levels

As the education sector undergoes many uncertain changes due to curriculum reform and testing protocols, one thing is certain: there’s a desire for educators to incorporate new technologies into classrooms. Part…

Level Up Village Introduces 3D Printing to Children Around the World

3D printing is becoming more of a staple in colleges, but it’s starting to make its way into elementary school curricula as well. Level Up Village, a pioneering program running…

NVBOTS Experiences Success on All Levels–Education, Innovation, Corporate Customer Base

The NVBOTS team has been very insightful about how to run their business–and not only is it paying off for them, it’s paying off for thousands of students so far…

New 3D Printing Curricula for NVLibrary Includes Intro to Design, Engineering, Prosthetics

Many educators are more than anxious to get 3D printers into their schools on all grade levels. As teachers tend to be of curious and often innovative spirit themselves, many…

ART FICIAL & Novabeans Partner to Integrate Classic Art & 3D Printing in Schools of India

Sometimes disruption in class can be a very positive thing. And students in India are about to find out exactly why, as art and technology are mixed in an innovative…

Filling the Gap: MakerBot Launches Free 3D Printing & Design Learning Guide for Schools

Reading, writing and arithmetic….. and 3D printing? Without a doubt, 3D printing is coming to the classroom sometime in the near future. The only question that remains is, ‘How long…

New “3-D Printing: Design Solutions” Curriculum from Pitsco Education

A targeted 3D printing curriculum is becoming more and more in demand, as educators gain exposure to the technology and see its numerous applications in the classroom. Mathematics, such as applied geometry, is highly…

Pennsylvania Student Turns $10,250 School Maintenance Into a $61 3D Printed Fix

One of my favorite questions that I receive from others, is that of “Can 3D printers really be used in schools, and what are some examples?”. For most teachers, school administrators and…

India’s MBD Group Develops 3D Printing K-12 Education Program

We’ve reported that 3D printing and education are developing a symbiotic relationship as the technology becomes more attractive to educators who acknowledge its integral use of social, scientific, design, computer, mathematical, technical,…

Why 3D Printing Needs to Take Off in Schools Around the World

When it comes to 3D printing, there are limitless ways in which the technology can be utilized. Businesses, hobbyists, and educational institutions are beginning to fully understand some of the…

Printrbot Learn Living Document Picks Up Steam: First Draft of Curriculum Released

It looks like Printrbot’s educational initiative, Printrbot Learn, is generating a serious buzz among the educators and students it’s aimed at for its newly introduced curriculum initiative. We wrote about…

Canadian Teacher and ‘Printrbot Learn’ Propose a 3D Printing Curriculum

3D printer manufacturer Printrbot’s educational initiative, dubbed Printrbot Learn, has an assignment for you: Help them construct via a living document a 3D printing curriculum. The company created Printrbot Learn to encourage…