Classroom Makerspaces and 3D Printing Resources: VSTE Summer 2013

Here are my Getting Started with Makerspaces and 3D Printing recommendations for educators.

Best Makerspace Resource? Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom by Sylvia Libow Martinez & Gary http://www.inventtolearn.com/resources/

Best Design Software? Tinkercad.com

Best Low Cost 3D Printer? Printrbot.com

Best Expensive 3D Printer? Makerbot.com

Best Repository of 3D Designs? Thingiverse.com

Best 3D Printing in the Classroom Site? DesignMakeTeach.com

Best Why 3D Printing Video? Robohand http://youtu.be/WT3772yhr0o

Best 3D Printable STEM Game? Seej  www.s33j.com

Best 3D Printing Service? Shapeways.com

Best STL Repair Software? Netfabb.com

Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom by Sylvia Libow Martinez & Gary Stager is the absolute best guide to the Maker movement for educators. Read the book! All the Resource Links from the book are available for FREE at http://www.inventtolearn.com/resources/

Feel free to post comments about your recommendations or chat on Twitter @DesignMakeTeach.