3D printing Archives

On your mark, get set, print: The 3 learning advantages of 3D printing

January 21, 2026 by Jon Oosterman, Van Andel Institute for Education

When used with purpose, 3D printing transforms from a common classroom tool into a launchpad for student discovery and learning.

It’s truly incredible how much new technology has made its way into the classroom. Where once teaching consisted primarily of whiteboards and textbooks, you can now find tablets,…

Digital Learning Tools

Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation

September 5, 2024 by Shanya Swaneet, STEAM Works Studio

To mentor the next generation of creators who have honed technical innovation, we must expose students to experiential learning.

The pace of technological innovation is increasing exponentially. It's hard to wrap our heads around the immense knowledge that future generations will possess. Generation Alpha will likely be…

College and Career Readiness

Career and technical education needs a mental health revolution

June 16, 2023 by Michele Morgan, Chalkbeat Detroit

Our school-based occupational therapy labs use career and technical education (CTE) to teach job skills taking the whole student into account.

As a longtime public school occupational therapist, I know what students look and sound like when they’re ready to transition from the work lab to the workforce.

STEM & STEAM

How 3D printing is changing education

December 7, 2022June 27, 2022 by Andrea Zermeño, Education Vertical Manager, MakerBot

3D printing helps boost interactive learning, accommodates different learning styles, and ensures equal access in the classroom

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we must invest in educational technology. When schools use technology to improve the quality and quantity of educational content,…

Newsline

The Steam Foundation Teams Up with MakerBot to Expand Access to 3D Printing for Students

January 14, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

January 14, 2022 — The Steam Foundation and MakerBot have teamed up to bring 3D printing to more students across ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

Student entrepreneurs flex a funding win to grow 3D printing business

September 27, 2021 by Olivia H., Jamie M., Timandra R., and Alix R.

A team of high school students took a practical problem and turned it into an inspiring 3D printing business opportunity

Since the first patent for additive manufacturing (more commonly known as 3D printing) was filed in 1980, the industry has expanded rapidly. As with any new technology experiencing…

Digital Learning Tools

3D printing, STEAM are on the rise in classrooms

December 7, 2022November 10, 2020 by Laura Ascione

A new report outlines how 3D printing is used as a learning tool to drive student engagement

3D printing is becoming an increasingly important part of educators' interactive and engaging STEAM learning strategies, a new survey reveals. As teaching methods progress from more traditional learning…

COVID in Schools

Enabling schools to fight COVID-19 with 3D printable respirator masks

January 25, 2023May 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

pi-top, creators of computing devices that combine digital making, coding, and practical projects, today announced their partnership with Maker Mask. ... Read more

Edtech Trends

Marketplace trend update: 4 ed-tech developments

January 25, 2023August 31, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…

Ancillary

Ultimaker unveils Pioneer Program, promoting 3D printing in education

August 30, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Ultimaker, a 3D printer manufacturer, announced the official launch of the Ultimaker Pioneer Program. The scheme introduces 3D printing and ... Read more

District Management

How to transform your media centers into makerspaces

June 9, 2016 by Gina Clark and Pam Aulakh

Even with tight budgets, it's possible to repurpose your libraries or media centers into 21st century makerspaces. Here's how.

Teaching Trends

Wentworth Institute Uses 3D Printing Curriculum

April 19, 2016April 19, 2016 by Jeff Festa

Teaching Trends

Editor’s Picks 2015, No. five: Journey to the student-centered makerspace

December 25, 2015 by Abbe Waldron

Explore a collaborative makerspace where students design the space and take charge of their learning

Apps

6 STEAM tinkering tools for the holidays

December 18, 2015December 18, 2015 by Thomas C. Murray and Samantha A. Edwards

Engage kids of all ages with these STEM and coding learning toys The year that was brought with it ... Read more

21st Century Skills

Kickstarter campaign funds new programmable robots

December 15, 2015October 7, 2015 by Stephen Noonoo

A new Kickstarter campaign has already exceeded its funding goal to produce programmable robots that can be controlled from a smartphone or tablet.

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3D printing and Star Trek?

April 15, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

3D printers have garnered attention in education as of late, due to their ability to generate unique objects and their capacity to engage students and drum up interest…

STEM & STEAM

Middle school 3D printing program garners international attention

November 5, 2013March 18, 2013 by From wire service reports

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IT Management

Watch: Scientists optimize 3D printer to create new bones

November 5, 2013December 1, 2011 by Staff and wire services reports

We won't be surprised if the time comes when we can print just about anything, says Yahoo! News.

IT Management

3D printing spurs a manufacturing revolution

November 5, 2013September 14, 2010 by Laura Ascione

New technology is giving rise to never-before-possible businesses that are selling products such as iPhone cases, architectural models, and even low-cost, customizable prosthetic limbs, reports the New York…