The Invent To Learn Guide to 3D Printing in the Classroom : Recipes for Success

David Thornburg

ISBN 10: 098915114X / ISBN 13: 9780989151146

Published by Constructing Modern Knowledge Press, 2014

About this Item

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - '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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Invent To Learn Guide to 3D Printing in the Classroom : Recipes for Success
• Publisher: Constructing Modern Knowledge Press
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 098915114X
• ISBN 13: 9780989151146
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 254W x 203H x 10D millimeters 254 millimeters width by 203 millimeters height by 10 millimeters depth
• Weight: 400 grams

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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.

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.