Category Archive: Makerspace

Getting Started with Makerspaces and 3D Printing – VSTE13

Makerspace is an idea that students can learn by making. Here is a video of my Getting Started with Makerspaces and 3D Printing session from the VSTE13 conference. Presentation slides as a pdf and Keynote. (There… Continue reading →

Photogrammetry: Capturing 3D Images – VSTE 2013

Links and materials for Photogrammetry: Capturing 3D Images – VSTE 2013 session. December 8th, 11-12, Crystal Lobby -Hackerspace. Learn to capture 3D images using 123D Catch on IOS device or on digital cameras and… Continue reading →

Writing a $500 3D Printer Grant

Over the past few months, I have spoken to hundreds of teachers and students about 3D printing. Teachers are excited to learn that 3D printers are now affordable enough for the classroom. My… Continue reading →

Vine Animation Station

Create your own classroom animation studio using an IOS device, a stand and the Vine app. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vine/id592447445?mt=8 The Vine Animation Station is a quick and easy tool for students to share video of their work. Vine… Continue reading →

Mobile Makerspace v1: 3D Printer on the Go

My Current Mobile Makerspace I have been carrying my 3D printer (Printrbot LC) with power supply, laptop, filament, tools and camera back and forth between home and school in a large storage container.… Continue reading →