Autodesk Project Ignite Brings Innovation, Creativity and Maker-Based Learning to the Classroom
June 15 2015 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Responding to the President’s call to action to create a Nation
of Makers, and as part of a White House event kicking off the
National Week of Making, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) is announcing
Autodesk Project Ignite, a free* and open learning platform that
builds the skill and confidence of young learners through creative,
hands-on design experiences focused on the latest technology trends
like 3D printing and electronics.
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Targeting K-12 schools, Project Ignite encompasses the
end-to-end design experience, from idea to digital modeling to
physical fabrication. It brings together free* and custom design
software, step-by-step projects and for-purchase hardware options.
Autodesk’s Project Ignite, Tinkercad and 123D Circuits web sites
are COPPA safe-harbor certified by CARU Kid's Privacy Safe Harbor
Program.
With Autodesk’s long history in education, it understands
first-hand how young learners have the potential to change the
world when given the right tools and inspiration. The Project
Ignite learning platform adds to Autodesk’s comprehensive free*
offerings in education by delivering a unique package of
technology, learning content and services created specifically to
bring the Maker Movement into the classroom.
“The ability to take risks, learn from failure and solve
problems is critical to prepare students for the challenges ahead,”
said Samir Hanna, vice president and general manager, Autodesk
Consumer and 3D Printing. “When learning includes making, designing
and creativity, students have the freedom to explore different ways
of engaging with content and each other. Project Ignite provides
the collaborative and hands-on environment needed to energize
educators, increase student engagement and inspire design thinking
in a simple and fun way.”
With support from companies including Microsoft, MakerBot, and
Electroninks Writeables, the Project Ignite learning platform
additionally offers classroom bundles, which include hardware such
as 3D printers and electronics kits along with professional
development and training services, to help educators get up and
running quickly.
“Project Ignite has been a wonderful addition to the classroom
and I love what it does for my students' excitement, engagement and
overall interest with design and 3D printing technology,” said Kim
Coyle, educator, Middle School of Plainville in Plainville, CT.
“Our goal is to inspire and prepare the students to be the next
generation of innovators, so we’re expanding Project Ignite into
other grade levels and looking into creating a makerspace next year
to provide an environment that nurtures the students’ curiosity and
creativity.”
Autodesk aims to bring innovative technology on common platforms
to offer a better end user experience. Just as Spark, Autodesk’s
open 3D printing platform, aims to accelerate innovation in 3D
printing, Project Ignite extends this concept into education by
empowering the next generation of innovators and will be available
in English for educators and students in the U.S. and abroad.
- For educators – Project Ignite
brings together free* Autodesk design software, including Tinkercad
and 123D Circuits, and offers step-by-step lessons within these
apps to encourage design thinking and hands-on problem solving
skills. It also provides for-purchase hardware options such as 3D
printers from MakerBot and Circuit Scribe pens and modules from
Electroninks Writeables. Educators can also login for free* to
access Project Ignite content whether or not they wish to purchase
hardware.
- For schools – Administrators may
choose from various package solutions comprised of free* software
and for-purchase hardware options, educator training and support,
all from a single place to introduce the Maker Movement into the
classroom.
- For educational partners –
Project Ignite is open to educators, publishers, education
technology and hardware providers looking for unique opportunities
to help drive the next education revolution that will inspire
students to further their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Art and Math) education and provide educators access to emerging
technology trends quickly.
- For families or parents –
Project Ignite is a great way to learn technology basics together
in a moderated environment that extends to engaging and fun weekend
projects.
To learn more about the Project Ignite learning platform, visit
https://projectignite.autodesk.com.
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Education
Autodesk provides young learners, educators and schools across
the education continuum with access to its portfolio of free*
professional 3D design software and creative applications, as well
as project-based learning content to help inspire and prepare the
next generation of makers, creators and innovators. This
includes:
- Building proficiency with young
learners from elementary school and up to support STEAM related
subjects to solve real world challenges.
- Imparting industry-relevant knowledge
and 3D design skills to give students a competitive edge to achieve
their personal goals today, and career success in the future.
- Helping educators to inspire creativity
and innovation amongst their students, and facilitate a
multidisciplinary approach to education that reflect today’s
business realities.
In December 2014, Autodesk announced a multi-million dollar
commitment to make its free* 3D design software and creativity
applications available to schools, educators and students worldwide
to support future global economies and drive innovation.
To request free access to Autodesk software for schools, please
visit www.autodesk.com/academic.
About Autodesk
Autodesk helps people imagine, design and create a better world.
Everyone—from design professionals, engineers and architects to
digital artists, students and hobbyists—uses Autodesk software
to unlock their creativity and solve important challenges. For more
information visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.
Autodesk, 123D, Autodesk 123D, Tinkercad and the Autodesk logo
are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its
subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries.
All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their
respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product
and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time
without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or
graphical errors that may appear in this document.
*Free products are subject to the terms and conditions of the
end-user license and services agreement that accompanies the
software.
© 2015 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
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