Shivran's 3D Printing Learning Story

Learner: Shivran    Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 21.9.15

Learning Area: Technology - 3D Printing

Learning Observed

Shivran chose to participate in 3D Printing during iExperience during Week 7-10 this term. We initially learnt about the Thinker’s Key called ‘BAR’. BAR stands for Bigger, Add, Replace. To practise, the learners had to pick either a pen, lunch box or tennis racquet to make a feature bigger, add to the item and replace something. The learners had as much creative license as they needed and then they reflected on how functional the item had become - could it still be used for its original purpose? The next stage was to come up with an item that we use at school and repeat the BAR process. Shivran decided to make a chair. Shivran had to use the website TinkerCad to design his new and improved chair. He had to use the pre-existing shapes to form the 3D model which was then printed out by our LH1 3D printer. After analysing his printed model, Shivran was able to write a description about who would use it, why he designed it and what its features were. Shivran also spent some time reflecting on improvements and redesigning it on TinkerCad to show these changes.

Evidence of learning

Shivran’s explanation of his chair.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Shivran demonstrated curiosity by engaging with the entire technology process of designing, making, redesigning and evaluating. He was connected as he was able to show his learning in three different mediums (paper, digital and printed model). Shivran was also capable by presenting his learning to other people in the 3D printing group, as well as learners who participated in other Technology groups.

Next Learning Steps

Complete the second design on TinkerCad and print if time allows. Use the 3D printer as a component of an iExplore. Make a tutorial video to teach other learners how to use TinkerCad.