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Sketchup from Google is a widely used 3D modelling program. Originally designed to design buildings in Google Earth, it can be used to model anything. There is a vast library of pre-made components to download. So many possible uses in the classroom. Make sure you are using it too! http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools

"View over 200 3D models of historical objects from the British Museum. Manipulate the models online, view using Google Cardboard and download the models to print on a 3D printer."

Educational software that teaches students computer programming in a 3D environment ... for free!

This is a superb resource for making 3D storyboards and animations. The programme is a little complicated and is designed to be used by older children. It feels similar to Google SketchUp and it will have your class enthralled for hours with creative writing and animating fun. A large download, but worth it. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

A superb plugin for Google Sketchup that brings physics into your models. You will be amazed what you and your class will learn with this tool. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools

This is a superb resource for making 3D storyboards and animations. The programme is a little complicated and is designed to be used by older children. It feels similar to Google SketchUp and it will have your class enthralled for hours with creative writing and animating fun. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video,+animation,+film+&+Webcams

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This is Augmented Reality for the Masses. Make any Google Sketchup model into a Augmented Reality model with 1 click with this free plugin. Amazing! I'm very excited. A little tricky to set up, but worth it. Email me if you need help. See it in action on You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsQ-YGgVUT0 Get the marker from http://www.inglobetechnologies.com/en/products/arplugin_su/download/Marker.pdf http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools