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Thingiverse: 3D Printer Creations

Thingiverse: 3D Printer Creations

Thingiverse is a free website for you to share, make, and discover things made using a 3D printer. 3D printers represent an emerging technology seen in today's school classrooms. Some of these companies that make these 3D printers are currently offering teachers training in how to use them and provide them with technical support for educational use. (Yes, our local high school has a 3D Printer in the classroom for the teachers and students to...

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Keywords:
3D Printers, Teacher Training, 3D Modeling, K-12 Education, 3D Printing, Teacher Education, Emerging Innovations and Technology
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Material Type:
Development Tool
Date Added to MERLOT:
September 3, 2014
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 19, 2022
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Submitter:
J.B. Shaw
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Technical Format:
Website
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Language:
English
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No
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J.B. Shaw
J.B. Shaw (R & D)
8 years ago
That's a good idea to share with other educators/institutions what students are printing with their 3D Printer. I'll talk with Angela tomorrow. Having iPads in their classrooms already makes it easier for them to hyperlink to 3D Printer websites. I did not reveal their company source because I worried about the 3D Printer Company being inundated with too many inquiries about their educational program
J.B. Shaw
J.B. Shaw (R & D)
8 years ago
That's a good idea to share with other educators/institutions what students are printing with their 3D Printer. I'll talk with Angela tomorrow. Having iPads in their classrooms already makes it easier for them to hyperlink to 3D Printer websites. I did not reveal their company source because I worried about the 3D Printer Company being inundated with too many inquiries about their educational program
Jane Moore
Jane Moore (Faculty)
8 years ago
The Teacher Education Board notes that if a 3D printer is available at your institution, this site would be useful for sharing and learning about materials that can be "printed." The site allows the user to provide feedback and comments about the materials available.