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Training, CPD & Support for 3D Printing and Edtech adoption in the classroom
Adopting new technology in the classroom does not come without its challenges. As a teacher, time is at a premium. Adapting to new challenges on a near daily basis is what you do, from new OFSTED criteria which means rewriting your curriculum to new internal focuses and student needs, the list is endless and a teacher’s work is never done!
Sometimes, there just isn’t the head space and time for creativity – which is a shame for you and your students – as creativity is at the core of what you do. Creativity and problem solving is 90% of the battle in teaching and it’s what teachers are good at!
Cost can also be an issue. Over the last few years, school budgets have been squeezed harder than the last bottle of poster paint in a primary classroom before your new budget allocation. With the pandemic, a falling population and rises to costs in gas, electricity and staff, departmental budgets are being reduced, meaning that new technology sometimes is out of reach.
At CREATE Education, we know the challenges of adopting new technology in schools and this is why we strive to remove these barriers so that young people in the UK and Ireland can access innovative additive manufacturing technology in order to develop their employability skills for the future.
Read on to find out how we do this through our partnerships and our in house expertise.
Mayku Teach
Adopting new technology in the classroom does not come without its challenges. As a teacher, time is at a premium. Adapting to new challenges on a near daily basis is what you do, from new OFSTED criteria which means rewriting your curriculum to new internal focuses and student needs, the list is endless and a teacher’s work is never done!
Sometimes, there just isn’t the head space and time for creativity – which is a shame for you and your students – as creativity is at the core of what you do. Creativity and problem solving is 90% of the battle in teaching and it’s what teachers are good at!
Cost can also be an issue. Over the last few years, school budgets have been squeezed harder than the last bottle of poster paint in a primary classroom before your new budget allocation. With the pandemic, a falling population and rises to costs in gas, electricity and staff, departmental budgets are being reduced, meaning that new technology sometimes is out of reach.
At CREATE Education, we know the challenges of adopting new technology in schools and this is why we strive to remove these barriers so that young people in the UK and Ireland can access innovative additive manufacturing technology in order to develop their employability skills for the future.
Read on to find out how we do this through our partnerships and our in house expertise.
As well as the 64 STEAM lessons, there are also a wealth of creative keys to stimulate creativity and problem solving explorations with your class, for inspiration, even on a rainy Friday afternoon PPA in February! Our favourite is the quote from Guy Claxton and Becky Carlzon about learning, truly inspiring the inquiring mind of young children. You also have access to blogs and more!
And, what’s better is that you can access Mayku Teach for free! Sign up here for free access to a range of their lessons and ideas.
To get full access you do need to pay, but at CREATE Education, we offer the Mayku Teach licence. Get in touch with us at j.morrell@createeducation.com to sign up today and get your hands on a full year of inspiration.
If you don’t yet have a Mayku FormBox and would like to save time by ordering the Mayku Teach bundle from us, which includes a Mayku FormBox, Mayku Teach subscription, 100 compostable sheets and a vacuum cleaner then you can find the full package here: https://marketplace.createeducation.com/product/the-mayku-teach-bundle/
Order straight through the online marketplace for same day dispatch (if ordered before 12pm) and 24 hour delivery (if in stock). You can pay via card or invoice through the online marketplace. Order at your convenience and start your pupils’ design journey this week!
Print Lab
Do you have a 3D printer but few ideas on how to integrate it into your curriculum? Maybe your 3D printer was bought by a previous Head of Department and you are new to the role, or maybe you’re just looking for more training and ideas to take your 3D printing to the next level.
PrintLab Classroom offers over 40 fully resourced cross-curricular projects 3D printing projects and online courses. From Design and Technology to Religious Studies, History to Languages, a large range of subject areas can be activated in learning and developing 3D printing. All lessons are aligned with the National Curriculum too, meaning that you can be sure that what you are teaching your students is in line with expectations.
Each of the lessons are fully compatible with any FFF 3D printer, such as Ultimaker or Dremel, and the software needed to complete the lessons and training is open source. Printlab Classroom used TinkerCad or Fusion 360 which are both completely free to use with your class.
PrintLab classroom also provides professional development resources, including a 5 hour training course for teachers, and a student portal. At the end of the training teachers receive a certificate to add to their CPD files and use as evidence in performance management. The student portal gives up to 30 seats for your class to also receive in depth training in 3D printing, developing their independent learning skills and self development.
At CREATE Education, we work closely with PrintLab Classroom and we can offer our customers a 7 day free trial to all of these amazing resources.
At the end of the 7 days, one of our team will be in touch to hear about your wonderful experience and see if you would like to take out a 1 year teacher licence through CREATE. For more information head to our website: https://marketplace.createeducation.com/product/printlab-classroom/
Free in-person AutoDesk Fusion 360 Training for Secondary and Further Education Teachers
We have an amazing opportunity for secondary school and sixth form teachers to get free in-person training on AutoDesk Fusion 360, a 3D design software package used in the manufacturing and engineering industries.
Autodesk Fusion 360 is a powerful CAD/CAM software programme which is industry standard, ensuring you are teaching your students the right skills for their future employment and study. Autodesk Fusion 360 can be used for Key Stage 4 or 5 students and is an amazing piece of software, making your students’ 3D designs come to life with an easy to use workflow.
To register your interest for this free training please email j.morrell@createeducation.com
Free webinars to get you going
If you are looking to get started in 3D printing and 3D design, we offer free webinars every month. Our webinars are delivered by our CREATE Education Training Manager, who is an ex-Design Technology teacher and additive manufacturing expert, so you can be sure that you are getting the best advice.
The webinars are run on a monthly carousel and you can book in to:
- An introduction to 3D printing in Primary Education
- An introduction to 3D printing in Secondary Education
- An introduction to TinkerCad
All webinars are run from 4pm – 5pm, fitting in with the end of the school day and the topics focus on practical activities, resources and skills to get you going. You will leave the hour with new ideas to use in the classroom and a new enthusiasm for getting 3D printing into your classroom.
If you want to book onto one of our webinars, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/create-education-project-17431597975
Once you have attended, you can get 3D printing into your classroom cheaply and easily through our loan scheme. For £50 p&p, and a fully refundable deposit, you can trial a 3D printer in your classroom for 5 weeks, meaning you can put the ideas that you have learnt into practice! To apply for our loan scheme, simply fill in the application form here: https://www.createeducation.com/loan-scheme/
Training and CPD
We also offer CPD and training for schools, FE and Universities. From starter CPD to get you going with your new FFF 3D printer to technical training on metal printing for Universities you can find our full programme here: https://marketplace.createeducation.com/3d-printing-training-cpd/
Can’t find what you are looking for? Get in touch with us at j.morrell@createeducation.com and we will put a bespoke package together for you.
…and in conclusion…
CREATE Education was founded in 2014 with one sole aim – to make 3D technology accessible to the next generation of industry professionals through working with educators and partners, bridging the gap between industry and education and it still informs everything we do today.
Adoption of 3D printing and additive manufacturing should be frictionless for any teacher who has the enthusiasm for getting this innovative technology into their classroom. If you need guidance to make this happen, get in touch with us – we are here to support.