I am excited to share that I purchased my own 3D printer, in order to continue my growth and learning in order to support my Masters project plan. Here it is below. I am excited to play and discover projects for educators to use and for students to explore. 3D printers make learning engaging.

According to Cheng et al (2023), “students loved the 3D printing integrated activities and felt amazed at the 3D printed objects. The teachers felt 3D printing integration was beneficial for students, including engaging students by allowing students to hold and visualize objects, promoting hands-on learning, and enhancing students’ cognitive learning. “( p.196).

This goes to show the motivation and future of 3D printing if teachers and students feel adequately supported in terms of resources. Often 3D printing models are openly available through tools such as Thingiverse, making them accessible. With Krystal and my project we hope to make resources widely available using a Creative Commons licence to get 3D printing into the hands of kids and educators, and to create a community of educators.

Im looking forward to diving into this process of hands-on work and learning!