Yes... even younger and younger students can start to learn 3D modeling for computational thinking
It was hard to keep away my oldest daughter, who is 12, so we could finish.
It was hard to keep away my oldest daughter,
who is 12, so we could finish.
Taylor told her teacher what she did and asked if I could bring in my
Lap Top to show her. She asked if I would show the whole class as well.
Sketchup is remarkably user-friendly! Technology in the classroom is a great
tool... it motivates students, stimulates learning, and often levels the playing
field. Sketchup is a terrific example... there were gasps of delight and
exclamations of enthusiasm as Brian demonstrated just a few of the basics. We
all wondered why we had spent so much time with pencil and paper... this looked
to be a whole lot more fun and more versatile. Needless to say, every child
wanted to try it and they were all able to quickly master a few simple steps
with Brian's guidance. I think they would have gladly designed an entire city
had we given them time!"
"Google Earth's Street View, 3D imagery, and historical imagery is good for showing students what London looked like in the 20th Century and today. But if you want to show students what London looked like in the 17th Century you'er going to have to go looking for some historical maps and drawings."