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This three-part series on Making 3D printing in education a reality, looks at various aspects to consider with 3D printing in the classroom. In this, the second article, we look at the key factors in encouraging the successful adoption of 3D printing.

In this three-part series, we look at various aspects to consider when adopting 3D printing in the classroom.

The use of 3D printing to support teaching in education is already well recognized, but it is easy to overlook the necessity of teaching the next generation how to use this key technology now.  

In this blog series, many topics were introduced as considerations for bringing 3D printing into the classroom. All the topics are important and each school has their own priorities. However, as this 12-part series draws to a close, here we summarize and combine the topics as top tips and provide links to where you can read more.

When introducing 3D printing, many schools and universities introduce just one or two printers, largely driven by budget restrictions. Phasing the introduction of 3D printing is a good approach as it allows you to monitor how students and faculty staff interact with the new technology, to test it and plan your expansion accordingly. However, soon enough more printers are needed as the student and faculty usage requires it. Here are five considerations when developing your 3D printing expansion plan.

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3D printing helps teachers of all subjects revolutionize their lesson plans and inspire students. Coordinating the use of 3D printing across multiple subjects can also help students connect topics and gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the world around them. This simple diagram provides guidance on how you can use 3D printing to bring subjects to life and engage your students in the classroom.