Under normal conditions, 3D printing is one of the most popular ways for technology teachers to take advantage of all of the advances in instructional tools built for education. By combining physical and digital construction, 3D printing helps students think like an engineer, solve problems in an incredibly unique way, collaborate with classmates on creative solutions, and a whole lot more. It’s been tough for educators to keep 3D printing as part of their curricular offerings throughout the pandemic, however, for a number of reasons, including learning taking place remotely, a desire to keep students out of close-contact group work, and funds needing to be redirected to other areas. Despite all that’s happened, however, it’s still possible to use 3D printing in remote learning as well as enjoy its other benefits for those teachers and students still attending school in person.
Via John Evans