The Invent To Learn Guide to 3D Printing in the Classroom: Recipes for Success (Invent to Learn Guides) - Softcover

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David Thornburg Ph.D.; Norma Thornburg MA; Sara Armstrong Ph.D.

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9780989151146: The Invent To Learn Guide to 3D Printing in the Classroom: Recipes for Success (Invent to Learn Guides)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 098915114X ISBN 13: 9780989151146
Publisher: Constructing Modern Knowledge Press, 2014

Synopsis

“3D printing will be bigger than the Web.”Chris Anderson, former editor-in-chief of Wired magazineThis book is an essential guide for educators interested in bringing the amazing world of 3D printing to their classrooms. Learn about the technology, exciting powerful new design software, and even advice for purchasing your first 3D printer.The real power of the book comes from a variety of teacher-tested step-by-step classroom projects. Eighteen fun and challenging projects explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, along with forays into the visual arts and design.The Invent To Learn Guide to 3D Printing in the Classroom is written in an engaging style by authors with decades of educational technology experience.

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About the Author

David Thornburg, PhD:

Through presentations, workshops and books, Dr. David Thornburg uses his expertise in emerging trends to help educators build the skills needed to use technology as a tool to teach for understanding, backed by solid research and a coherent vision of an educational future in which every learner thrives. A staunch advocate of STEM education, he sees 3D printing as a powerful tool in the hands of all students. 
Norma Thornburg, MA: 
Norma Thornburg is an exceptional educator. Using her knowledge of emerging trends in technology, she helps teachers develop constructivist strategies to engage students in learning activities that build valuable life skills for the 21st Century. Her interest in making covers a wide range. She has taught robotics courses, and is now working in the area of "soft circuits" - fabric creations with embedded circuitry - and in the crafting of ceramics using specialized 3D printers. 
Sara Armstrong, PhD:
Dr. Sara Armstrong is an educational consultant, keynote speaker, presenter, and writer working to provide resources and tools for change in education. With over 40 years as an educator, Sara has developed and implemented workshops on many topics, including project-based learning, information literacy, digital and oral tradition storytelling, technology integration, and global resources for education. She sees 3D printing as a powerful tool for bringing inquiry and project-based learning into the classroom.

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Publisher
Constructing Modern Knowledge Press
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
098915114X
ISBN 13 
9780989151146
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
178
Rating
  • 3.64 out of 5 stars
    45 ratings by Goodreads