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Promoting and Establishing 3D Printing in School Jurisdictions

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Presented By

David Harmon​

@djohnharmon​

Greg Theron​​

@gregtheron​

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The Ambition

  • 3D printing opens doors to many parts of everyday life taken for granted.

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  • Through 3D printing (additive manufacturing) our goal is not only to introduce and evangelize a technology that is literally changing lives but to usher in interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Design and Mathematics.  

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  • 3D printing can be used as a tool for all grades to usher a fascination with not only technology but the world around us.

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Why 3D printing in the classroom

Full "S.T.E.A.M." Ahead

Science

Technology

Engineering 

Arts

Mathmatics

Tactial

Immersive

Interactive

Iterative

Prototyping

Design

Fashion

Creative

Fun

Engaging

Problem Solving

Robotics

Electronics

Collaborative

CAD

CAM

Manufacturing

Dynamic

Reasoning

Solutions

Inlcuisive

Programing

Mechanical

Cost-Effective

Educational

Adaptive

Enhancing

Bio-Mechcanical

Gateway

Moddeling

Didactic

Building

Maker

Explorer

Inquisitive

Design

Accesisble

Community

Imaginative

Maker Space

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The Approach

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The Workshops ( PD )

  • Beginner 3D Printing

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  • Intermediate 3D Printing

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  • Advanced 3D Printing

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Beginner 3D Printing

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  • What is 3D Printing
  • What types are safe for schools
  • How they work
  • Safety
  • Finding Models
  • What is a Slicer and how it works (G-Code )
  • Basic Design tools
  • Copyright
  • Build a Printer
  • First Print
  • $549.00

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High

Low

800

2700

699

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Choosing the right printer?

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Intermediate 3D Printing

  • More Slicing
  • CAD Tools (3D Builder, TinkerCAD, Fusion 360)
  • Demo time for each CAD Tool
  • $60.00

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Advanced 3D Printing

  • Printer Control
  • Octoprint / Raspberry PI
  • Terminals and how to use them
  • Firmware 101 (Marlin)
  • $130.00

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The Success Story

    • 2019
      • 1 In person in 2019​

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    • 2020
      • 2 Online Sessions in 2020​

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    • 2021
      • 3 Online Sessions in 2021​

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    • 2022
      • 3 Online Sessions in 2022  

1 In person in 2019​

2 Online Sessions in 2020​

3 Online Sessions in 2021​

3 Online Sessions in 2022