Saw a tweet today from a local makerspace linking to Figment DC, a participatory and interactive art show. http://dc.figmentproject.org/ As a teacher advocating for maker education in schools, I often present at conferences, workshops and maker events. In my… Continue reading
3Doodler was at the ISTE 2015 Vendor Expo showing off their newest 3D pen the 3Doodler 2.0. There were several artists at the booth lazily making models out of plastic. Some impressive hand… Continue reading
ISTE 2015 is one of the biggest EdTech showcases of the year with hundred of companies showing their wares to over 14,000 attendees. 2015 saw a horde of 3D printing vendors in Philadelphia… Continue reading
Here are the materials to go with my 3D Printing in the Classroom presentation at ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia. ISTE 15 – 3D Printing in the Classroom (pdf) presentation ISTE 3DPrintinginthe Classroom (pdf)… Continue reading
Challenge: Design and fabricate a Chesapeake Bay Watershed terrain model. A few months ago, I was asked by a teacher to 3D print a terrain model of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed for a… Continue reading
One of my favorite parts of ISTE 2015 was visiting the Vendor Hall. I love technology and I love exploring the impact of innovative new technologies on student learning. Maker education, makerspaces and… Continue reading
Hey ISTE 2015 participants! Do you want a 3D printer for your school or classroom? Do you want your students to have the power to turn their ideas into reality? Is cost the… Continue reading
The Knights of Make-A-Lot will be presenting a panel on maker programs, Tuesday, June 30, 12:30–1:30 pm in PCC 125. https://www.isteconference.org/2015/?id=94335470 We will be giving away free Makerspace Starter kits which include free tools and… Continue reading
My MOM Gimbal – Print in Place design was featured on Thingiverse on May 8th, 2015. The design is a remix of a Parametric Gimbal model by Bluebie. The small star icon of a Thingiverse… Continue reading
Busy week for DesignMakeTeach in the world of 3D printing. 3dprintingforbeginners.com asked me to contribute some tips for an article. The blog is run by Michel and Yves Sinner, who I had the… Continue reading
I recently saw an article on the tested.com site showing the fabrication of small blockhead figurines based on the Tested mascots. http://www.tested.com/art/makers/522693-making-miniature-tested-blockhead-figurines/ Fabrication of a master model was done using a bandsaw and disc sander out… Continue reading
I unboxed my personal Printrbot Metal Plus with heated bed this weekend and have been sharing photos and initial impressions on Instagram. This is a recap for the purpose of easy reference on… Continue reading
