Introducing IMAGI-CAD: Empowering Students to Dream, Design, and Create
As a STEM educator, one of my greatest joys is watching students bring their ideas to life. With the growing importance of design thinking and 3D printing, I wanted to create something that would not only teach the technical skills of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) but also ignite students’ imaginations. That’s why I’m excited to […]
Teaching 3D Printing to Elementary School Beginners with Tinkercad
3D printing opens up a world of creativity and problem-solving, making it a powerful tool to introduce to elementary students. With its intuitive interface and drag-and-drop features, Tinkercad is the perfect software to use for beginners. Many educators have doubted in the past that they would be able to use 3D printing with their […]
Teaching Advanced 3D Printing with Tinkercad for High School and Adult Learners
While Tinkercad is often thought of as an introductory tool, its versatility makes it suitable for more advanced learners as well. In fact, I frequently use Tinkercad when teaching high school students and even adult learners. Its simplicity allows students to focus on mastering 3D design principles while still tackling more complex projects. Here’s how […]
Tips to Using my Digital Files
Tips to Using My Digital Files Make sure that you have the proper software to open the files that you are trying to open. If it is a PDF file, you will need Adobe. If it is a SVG file and you would like to edit that file, you will need Adobe Illustrator, Cricut […]