Thinking About Buying a 3D Printer for your Classroom? | Engage Their Minds - 3 views
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John Evans on 19 Jan 16"Are you thinking about buying a 3D printer for your school or classroom? Before you buy something that could turn into a very expensive paperweight, I recommend you consider these factors. How is a 3D printer going to enhance your curriculum? Are you going to buy it first and explore the possibilities, or do you already have ideas for utilizing it with students to benefit their learning? If you would give the second answer, keep reading. If it's the first, you need to do more research. If the sole purpose of the printer will be to perform as a 21st century copy machine operated only by the teacher, then you will be doing your students an injustice, as the cost would definitely outweigh the benefits. The only reason to buy a 3d printer for your classroom is so that students can learn and create. Once you decide that this printer will benefit student learning and you have concrete ideas for curriculum integration, then you need to think about some down-to-earth questions like these"