When it comes to 3D printing in education, there's a lot of opportunities for excitement. In fact, there's no reason for educators to fear introducing these experiences in the classroom! These days, 3D printers for education are user-friendly, affordable, and incredibly versatile. We're fortunate to partner with professionals from some of the most reputable companies and we offer some of the ideal solutions for education on our store. If you're just starting with this endeavor or already an experienced maker, we'll provide recommendations, hassle-free quoting, and one-stop shopping. Besides more general 3D printing, you'll also discover content on some other forms of digital fabrication. Whether 3D laser printing with Glowforge machines and even vacuum forming with the Mayku FormBox, we're monitoring every new innovation.
In this section of our blog, you'll find everything from the latest 3D printing news to Tips & Tricks for utilizing 3D printing in makerspaces, classrooms, and libraries. For STEAM education, we focus on reputable and reliable printers, like the MakerBot line, LulzBot line, and FlashForge line. There are also the 3Doodler 3D printing pens, which are perfect for introductory design. You'll find helpful articles and insights on these top brands plus tips for integrating these tools into instruction. As some of the most engaging instructional technology tools, 3D printers can help students conceptualize their most creative ideas, turn those ideas into digital designs, and, ultimately, create a tangible solution in the classroom. If you're researching 3D printers or planning on a new rollout in your school or district, we'd love to help. Feel free to contact our team anytime to get started with free EdTech consultation.
The one thing that did stick out about this year’s World Maker Faire—aside from the incredible displays of inventive genius—was the unseasonably hot weather. Since many of the coolest exhibits were displayed outside, it was as much of a race to find the coolest new MakerEd tools for schools as it was to find some shade every once in a
If you’re like one of the many educators who can truly see the value of 3D printing in education, but don’t know how you could afford a 3D printer or, more importantly, don’t think you have enough room in your school, there is another way. The 3D Simo 3D printing pen combines making and art and helps facilitate a smooth
If you’re looking for a small, easy-to-use, but high-quality 3D printer, the MakerBot Replicator Mini is for you. Before this experiment, I had very little 3D printing experience. I assumed they were all too complicated and sophisticated, so I was amazed by the simplicity that comes along with the MakerBot Mini.
Teachers are often hoping that students spend their free time innovating in the makerspace and taking advantage of this unique way to learn. There’s only one small problem. There’s nowhere to put it. Makerspaces are super versatile, however, so if you are struggling with finding the right placement in your school (or any place), it shouldn’t bee too much of
The MC team is opening its campus to host some up-and-coming teaching products, including virtual reality, 3D printing, and more as some of their faculty members explore their potential for enhancing education. Mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 from 3:30-6:30pm at Manhattan College’s Kelly Commons in the Bronx, NY.
At a somewhat surprising rate, teachers are ditching traditional computer labs and rediscovering innovation with new hubs known as 3D printer labs. In these labs, kids get the added STEM experience and the school spends more money. Not so fast. Today, we’ve got five top-of-the-line and, more importantly, affordable 3D printers you should try out this school year.
The MakerBot team helps make inventors out of almost anyone and we’ve brought their brilliance back to our store just in time for the newest school year! Teachers can now get the 3D printer they really want as well as all the filaments their students could possibly need all in one place. We’re helping bring 3D printing into your school
It may be time to upgrade your school’s space with something a bit more STEM-focused and exciting. In fact, it probably is. As the new school year begins, we’re making it easier than ever for educators to implement 3D printer labs in their schools and we’ve got the research to back up their value in 21st century instruction.
Their top-notch designs, user-friendly integration, and expanding variety of STEM-based projects ensures that every student will remain engaged and learning while interactively doing something they enjoy! With these STEM kits from Fischertechnik, students get to follow the blueprints, design new devices, and build everyday tools, like hair dryers and windshield wipers!
With BoXZY’s compact, durable, and three-in-one machines, you can get your 3D printer, CNC mill, and laser engraver in one affordable apparatus! There are three new options we’ve added onto our store—with each even more eye-catching than the last, including the BoXZY Make, BoXZY Carve, and BoXZY Complete—all of which are powerful and easy to integrate.
