Thingiverse- Interactive Animal cell
When I was in a young student in middle science was always interesting to me. My science teacher even had us make an animal or plant cell out of food and bring it to class. It was a great way to learn the cell and all the parts of it. I feel that this interactive model will have the same effect on the students. Being able to actually hold the cell and get a personal feel for the science.
Smithsonian
I think it is amazing to have interactive projects at the smithsonian. To be able to hold artifacts from history without the fear of breaking or damaging it. Hands on is always a fun way to learn and there is so much information at the smithsonian that could be interactive to help the visitors understand more.
3D printers in school
This article was very informative I didn't really look at 3D printers as useful in the classroom, but after this article I have changed my mind. There is a is a lot of things that can be improved by the 3D printer. It can make learning more creative and fun making the students want to learn. Though there are a few things that the teachers did have issues with. For example they wish that they had more training on the printers.
I really think it is great how much more students can learn with the integration of technology. I liked how you pointed out how much you learned from the cells you created in school and the technology that we have today can really amp up that learning.
ReplyDeleteI agree, at first I was thinking that a 3D printer would not be as useful. Now, that I have read more about it and the good that comes from it, it would be great! If it will help students undertand something better, than why not? I loved the Smithsonian site and the idea of being able to print artifacts for students when talking about it in history.
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