On April 26, 2016 I published an article about some discussions my son and I had frequently about the Moon and Mars and how we could use a 3D printer there.
Read MoreAfter sharing with you my Lessons Learned after Teaching almost 200 Kids 3D Modeling for 3D Printing in my earlier blog, I now want to do two things: 1) Share with you in greater detail how I’ve been teaching kids (age 8 and older) 3D modeling for 3D printing and 2) Examine if I can do it better (your input would be greatly appreciated!).
Read MoreWhat a great statement for a title. Do you know what is it? Read on to learn more about the Ub Iwerks is and what it means!
Read MoreWhile it’s clear that doing 3D modeling helps children learn about objects in 3d space and how to think about the design and purpose of objects and the how and why they are created. It even helps improve the brains spatial understanding. We look into 3 of the top modeling apps for beginners.
Read MoreOkay, I’ve been involved in 3D printing for four years now and so it’s time to take things up a notch with my BIG PLAN for 2019: pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam. Learn what it is and why am I taking it in this post!
Read MoreOne of the biggest perks of teaching is learning from the students. Every time a student gets stuck on an issue from one of his or her own design, it gives me a chance to reinforce my own 3D modeling skills because I am usually looking at a design I’ve never seen before. Here are three lessons that I’ve learned teaching almost 200 children, age 8-15, over the last three years 3D modeling for 3D printing.
Read MoreWhat is it that so many children dream of? Even from a young age they start to develop their own distinct personalities and create their own worlds inside their vivid imaginations. Regardless of what the product of those imaginations may be, given the capability to make those imagined creations come to life, what child would not jump at the chance to design their own toy or dreamt up character?
Read MoreThe person, not the drinking kind, Beer Holthius had the great idea to innovate on finding an cheap, easy-to-use, easy on the environment material that gave prints a natual DIY feel. The result is a 3D printer able to print with a recycled paper pulp — the ultimate in kid-friendly materials!
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