Design Based Thinking

Retrieved from: Hoffman (2020)- The Best 3D Printers for 2020

Classroom Application

3D printing has the potential for becoming teaching resource as it can foster creativy and design based thinking. 3D printing was first introduced in the 1980s and this technology has been completely revolutionising. 3D printing has revolutionised society as it has the ability to control cell behaviour and promote tissue engineering can be developed (DeBari et al., 2018). When the technology is used appropriately, there is a significantly large potential for creativity (Edwards, 2011).

3D printing in education is becoming more and more accessible due to the reduction in hardware costs. 3D printing is when a three-dimensional object is printed through a sequence of materials being dispositioned a layer at a time to build a physical model. In terms of creativity, 3D printing has unlimited potential across the curriculum (Horejsi, 2014). For example, a science lesson can compose of 3D cells structures, DNA strands or life-sized organs. This hands-on learning is important for student’s responsiveness to academic subjects (de Souza Fleith 2000, p. 150). With 3D printing, students will be able to see what is being tuaght through hands on learning. Students will be able to see the value in lessons as they can solve real-world problems.

3D printing and the design process enable students to use their spatial intelligence. In terms of what can be created, the possibilities are nearly endless. Students will be able to interpret size, shape, movement and relationships between objects. According to studies, the use of 3D printers in education enhances a child’s spatial intelligence.

Tinkercad

Tinkercad was explored in the tutorial as a programme to design and construct 3D models through geometric. Overall, the programme is easy to navigate around and work out. the only negetive is the need to have access to a computer. Students arent able to access Tinkercad on a tablet. Below is a name tag I designed.