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3D Printing for Teachers
The Good News: Your school district purchased a 3D printer for your classroom. The Bad News: Training wasn't included. 3D printing technology has great potential in educational environments as course subjects can be brought to life. This equips the students with practical (and very valuable) real-life experience.
To the greatest degree possible, we'll use free/open-source programs that run on multiple systems without making compromises. This will help maximize availability for you and your students, whether at school or at home. An inexpensive guidebook is recommended, and the apps/software are free. This class can be completed without access to a 3D printer and we'll explore methods to help you teach 3D printing to your students the same way. The syllabus describes the journey but know that there will be ample opportunity to adapt lessons that fit what you teach and the hardware you have available.
This course is applicable towards the STEM Teaching Certificate.
To the greatest degree possible, we'll use free/open-source programs that run on multiple systems without making compromises. This will help maximize availability for you and your students, whether at school or at home. An inexpensive guidebook is recommended, and the apps/software are free. This class can be completed without access to a 3D printer and we'll explore methods to help you teach 3D printing to your students the same way. The syllabus describes the journey but know that there will be ample opportunity to adapt lessons that fit what you teach and the hardware you have available.
This course is applicable towards the STEM Teaching Certificate.
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Eric Westland
Instructor
Since retiring from the classroom after 38 fulfilling years of teaching, I’ve continued doing what I enjoy most—helping teachers grow their skills and confidence. Over the years, I’ve taught everything from Architectural CAD to Algebra, Woodshop to Web Design, with a strong focus on technical and creative subjects. Today, I design courses that are practical, engaging, and tailored for real teachers with real classroom needs. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to try something new, you’ll find a relaxed, supportive environment and challenges that meet you at your level. The flexible online format makes it easy to learn on your schedule. My goal is for every educator to walk away with fresh ideas, useful tools, and ready-to-use materials that make a difference right away—and have some fun along the way.