MakerBot 3D Printer Competition | #MakerEd Challenge

3D printing has become a powerful tool in the classroom. It allows teachers to teach 21st century skills and bring the design process to life through collaborative, project-based learning. For many teachers, even those who recognize these benefits, integrating 3D printers into the classroom can still be difficult. Finding relevant projects and creating curricula are two of the biggest challenges.

To fill this gap, MakerBot recently added a new feature in Thingiverse.com site. From now on, you can discover and share 3D project ideas with detailed instructions and multimedia products. As the largest design community, Thingiverse is already a popular resource for teachers. This feature is designed to enrich their experience by giving them access to more projects recommended by Thingiverse users from around the world.

To promote this effort, MakerBot is launching the #MakerEd Challenge on Thingiverse. The goal is to encourage Thingiverse users to share their 3D printing projects with a larger community of educators. Thingiverse will continue to serve a variety of target groups. The aim is also to develop a rich source of 3D printing projects for teachers that can be embedded in the classroom.

 

MakerEd Project Challenge

The #MakerEd Challenge is intended to encourage users to share their realized 3D design projects on Thingiverse. This shared content can be used or reused by teachers around the world for tutorials and class projects.

Teachers on Thingiverse are already pioneers in certain areas. We have found that some of the most popular projects have come from advanced designs from teachers and students around the world. This is our way of shining a light on these projects and giving teachers a bundle of materials they can use in the classroom. If you are a teacher or student and you would like to participate in the MakerBot Thingiverse #MakerEd Challenge follow the instructions below. The winner of the challenge will receive a MakerBot Replicator® (5th generation) with MakerCare® and their designs will be featured on Thingiverse.

You can find an example of how to arrange your project in this project from the “MakerBot learning team”.

Happy working!

 

Join in

You have read about the MakerEd Challenge / competition and would now like to take part – here’s how!

1. upload at least one STL file: This file can be an initial model – an illustration, a contest, a tutorial or an example design for your project.

2. add a photo: We want other teachers to understand the aim of your project, so add at least one photo to make this easier.

3. a helpful summary: Provide a brief description of your 3D model

4. explain “How I constructed this” if appropriate: Please also include tips or step-by-step solutions that simplify adaptation.

5. don’t forget the project description: name your project, explain its goals and don’t forget to present the results of your project.

Day 6: Tag your project as #MakerEdChallenge and use another tag to help other interested teachers find your project. (e.g. #EnglishProject, #MusicProject).

We can’t wait to see what you make. You can find more information about the MakerBot Thingiverse #MakerEd Challenge / Competition here. The contest starts today and runs through Sunday, February 28, 2016, and the winners will be announced on Thursday, March 31.