Course DescrIptIon

3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes. In an additive process an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the object is created. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced cross-section of the object.

3D printing is one tool that helps students think about and see their designs as they work on them, from the first sketch to the finished product. Giving students opportunities to use their creativity can help them develop a love for original ideas and creativity that they can later use in business. 3D printing helps students show off their skills and gets them ready for college. They gain the confidence that lets them take hard classes, like those in the STEM fields. As students learn more and use their imaginations more, they become more creative and come up with their own 3D projects that can help others learn and solve problems.

Lessons benefit most pupils when teachers make learning interesting and enjoyable. Using 3D printing, teachers may create engaging lessons for complex theoretical concepts, taking students’ education off the screen and into the real world. Some pupils will view these activities as pure play, but they actually teach them important lessons in design, theory, and object manipulation. By incorporating modern tools into the classroom, participants can gain insight into the ways in which today’s pupils think and print together knowledge.

This course aims to combine 3D printing and robotics in classroom in order to create significant educational tools that make an important impact in teaching. These tools, except from their use in teaching several subjects, can also become very important in waking up students’ creativity and interest for the lesson!

LearNIng Outcomes

• Improves classroom and online learning;
• Fuels the creative process;
• Unlock a student’s hidden potential;
• Creates excitement;
• Complements the curriculum;
• Gives access to knowledge previously unavailable;
• Opens new possibilities for learning;
• Promotes problem-solving skills;
• Develop a “repair mentality”;
• Learn your way around some 3D modeling sites;
• Have prior experience with 3D production prototyping;
• Be familiar with 3D printers and how they function;
• Design a lesson that makes use of 3D modeling and printing;
• Incorporate the new tools into their teaching to enrich the learning process;
• Increase students’ use of technology in the classroom and include design thinking into their lessons.

Course Details

 TARGET GROUPS

Professionals in the education sector (e.g., teachers, guidance counselors, principals, and administrators at elementary, middle, high, and vocational institutions) and non-governmental organization (NGO) staff.

METHODOLOGY

Group discussions, hands-on exercises, cooperative lesson preparation, and other icebreakers are all part of the program. Training incorporates a variety of pedagogical approaches and methods, including project-based learning, problem-based learning, inquiry-based learning, experiential learning, brainstorming, group and peer debates, and more. Thereby, participants will be engaged in hands-on activities that will help them learn about and practice concepts like scientific inquiry and the engineering design process.

Course Objectives

• Recognise what a 3D printer looks like
• Describe where 3D printers are used in society
• Discuss why 3D printers are being widely adopted in society
• Explain the basic concept of how a 3D printer works
• Explain how x,y and z co-ordinates relate to 3D printing
• Describe the main components of how to create a 3D printed object
• Define the term CAD (computer aided design)
• Define the term CAM (computer aided manufacture)

Tentative Schedule

Day 1

• Welcome activities/Ice Breaker Activities
• What 3D printing is
• What the different 3D printing technologies are
• How to create 3D models
• How to repair 3D files
• How to export your 3D design files

Day 2

• How to choose appropriate materials for 3D printing
• Making designs for use with both resin printing and filament printing
• Information about using nylon, metal powders, and other industrial 3D printing materials
• How to optimize the turnaround time for your 3D printing projects
• 3D printing applications in short-run manufacturing

Day 3

• What you need to do before completing a 3D printing task
• Pros and cons of the different 3D printing methods
• How to use the various software programs and tools necessary to complete a 3D printing task
• Various applications for 3D printing and the promise it holds for technological and economic advancements

Day 4

• Creating curriculum to instruct students on 3D printing
• Troubleshooting potential printer problems
• How to integrate 3D printing technology into the classroom

Day 5

• Information about design tools, scanning, file formats, and other workflow capabilities of additive manufacturing
• How additive manufacturing is similar to and different from more conventional manufacturing methods
• How to use different types of 3D printers
• How to determine whether additive manufacturing is a good fit for a given problem

Day 6

• Workshop day/Practice Day
• Using the 3D design to plan lessons and activities
• Trying out 3D printing on individually or in groups
• Printing the objects that are part of participants plans

 Day 7 – DEPARTURE DAY

• Evaluation of the course
• Certificate Ceremony
• Cultural Visits

*The schedule describes likely activities but may differ significantly based on the requests of the participants, and the trainer delivering the specific session. Course modifications are subject to the trainer’s discretion. If you would like to discuss a specific topic, please indicate it at least 4 weeks in advance. Our courses usually include two cultural activities. Further information is available on the webpage of each course.