3D Printing in Technology and Engineering Education

Autor/inn/en	Martin, Robert L.; Bowden, Nicholas S.; Merrill, Chris
Titel	3D Printing in Technology and Engineering Education
Quelle	In: Technology and Engineering Teacher, 73 (2014) 8, S.30-35 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2158-0502
Schlagwörter	Engineering Education; Engineering Technology; Technology Education; Printing; Classroom Techniques; Technology Uses in Education; Technological Advancement; Fundamental Concepts; Production Techniques; STEM Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ingenieurausbildung; Maschinenbautechnik; Technisch-naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Buchdruck; Drucken; Klassenführung; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Technological development; Technologische Entwicklung; Grundlagenplan; Konzept; Production engineering; Produktionstechnik; STEM
Abstract	In the past five years, there has been tremendous growth in the production and use of desktop 3D printers. This growth has been driven by the increasing availability of inexpensive computing and electronics technologies. The ability to rapidly share ideas and intelligence over the Internet has also played a key role in the growth. Growth is also spread widely because Internet communities allow people to share designs that can be manufactured and reengineered without leaving their desks. Educational institutions at all levels are beginning to recognize the value of 3D printing technology and have begun to incorporate these machines into their laboratories. A 3D printer facilitates the interactive instruction in technical concepts and systems consistent with the nation's focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning initiatives. The purpose of this article is to share introductory information about 3D printing, how 3D printing can be used in the technology and engineering classroom--especially how this teaching and learning artifact directly relates to learning standards--and to share examples of hands-on artifacts that can be designed and prototyped in the classroom. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	International Technology and Engineering Educators Association. 1914 Association Drive Suite 201, Reston, VA 20191-1539. Tel: 703-860-2100; Fax: 703-860-0353; e-mail: itea@iteaconnect.org; Web site: http://www.iteaconnect.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01