Mind Lab - Week 6 - Digital - 3D Modelling and Printing
3D Modelling Suggest ways in which 3D printing technologies might change educational practice. I if our students are to make widespread use of 3D printing technologies when older then they need to be developing many skills today - which can be developed through coding and 3DS printing in class. Creating not consuming Empowering students - let them express themselves T ake risks and learn to fail Build self-confidence Inclusive Develops critical thinking skills Teamwork and collaboration skills Topology Sculpting A type of 3D modelling that is like sculpting clay. SculptGL lets you do this in the browser http://stephaneginier.com/sculptgl/ I have been using this in class and the children love it. I took off the symmetry setting - and regretted it - you get a much better result if you leave it on! Tinkercad is also something the children really enjoy. They have been through the tutorials and I have set the challenge of modelling s...