It’s always fun to see the progress of Kickstarter projects you’ve backed. I got one of the first batch of 3Doodlers way back when, and things have really changed: new filament colors, tons of project ideas, a 2.0 version, and accessories. 3Doodler is a 3D printing pen that requires no programming – just patience and … Read more
I mentioned two invention challenges for students last week, and I am thrilled to add another opportunity to the list. The Star Trek Replicator Challenge is being offered by NASA and The ASME Foundation. The launch video is a great introduction to the challenge, which invites students to “design a non-edible, food related product for astronauts to 3d … Read more
The following pics are of creations that students made using our new Makerbot 3D printer. Mrs. Lackey, our librarian, guided a small “pilot” group of 5th graders through the City X curriculum. In this curriculum, a story is weaved about a fictional city on another planet that has problems that need to be solved. The … Read more
For today’s entry into this year’s Gifts for the Gifted series (every Friday in November and December) I am recommending the 3Doodler. This 3D printing pen has come a long way since I first received the Kickstarter version around a year ago. If you know a child who loves to create, then this could be a fabulous … Read more
Yesterday, I featured a great series of images and video taken during a Maker Space event at a public library in Westport, Connecticut. The man behind the event, Josh Burker, also has a great blog sharing other ideas for making. The most recent entry caught my eye because it involves using “TurtleArt” and a 3D … Read more
In January, I posted about my acquisition of the 3Doodler from a Kickstarter project. My students used it with varying degrees of success in our Makerspace (B.O.S.S. HQ) this year. Some were frustrated immediately, and some went to that center any time they had the chance. I’m trying to encourage them to expand their thinking … Read more