MakerBot Launches Teacher Certification Program, First Training for 3D Printing Curriculum
April 17 2018 - 11:15AM
Business Wire
Educators train to become 3D printing experts, then get
one-of-a-kind training to develop their own 3D printing lesson
plans and curriculum.
MakerBot, the industry leader in 3D printing for education,
found in over 7,000 schools, is thrilled to launch the most
comprehensive 3D printing certification program for
educators—available now.
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To learn more, visit makerbot.com/certification
Implementing 3D printing in the classroom can be tough, which is
why MakerBot has led the way in creating solutions for both
teachers and administrators that go far beyond easy-to-use software
and reliable hardware. After years of working directly with
educators, we’ve learned that one of the most challenging parts to
using 3D printers in the classroom isn’t learning new technology or
design skills, it’s having high quality, classroom-ready 3D
printing lesson plans built around them.
Not only does the MakerBot Certification™ Program train
educators on operating MakerBot 3D printers, it’s the first program
to actually train educators on how to create their own 3D printing
curriculum. By giving educators the skills to transform typical
curriculum into 21st century STEAM projects, then by giving them a
portal to share and discover more on Thingiverse Education,
MakerBot offers industry leading content that’s the lifeblood of
the growing 3D printing community.
Teachers can become certified in one of two ways. The first is a
series of online, self-paced courses that trains users to become
operators first, then curriculum creators. The second covers the
same material as a blended workshop that combines online coursework
with an additional 5 hour hands-on training session, led by 3D
printing experts at MakerBot HQ.
The new MakerBot Certification™ Program joins a growing platform
of education resources that includes;
- The MakerBot Educators Guidebook, the
definitive guide to 3D printing in the classroom, our second
comprehensive book on the subject with 9 classroom-ready lesson
plans
- Thingiverse Education, a collection of
400+ 3D printing lesson plans sortable by subject, grade, and Core
Standard
- Thingiverse, the world’s largest 3D
printable file library and community, with over 3 million 3D
printable things and over 2 million users sharing STEAM best
practice and 3D printing tips and tricks
Supporting individual educators at the classroom level is only
half the equation. District level administrators have stringent
requirements for the kinds of professional development (PD) and
training their teachers need, which can vary from state to state.
That’s why MakerBot tested the Certification Program in close
collaboration with teachers and administrators from the NYC
Department of Education, and developed the program to address
common national PD standards. While the in-person training is
currently only available at MakerBot HQ in Brooklyn, MakerBot is
beginning partnerships around the country to offer the same blended
program locally.
MakerBot Certification™ Program details at a glance
Coursework:
- Level 1: Operator (setup, usage,
software, 3D modeling, troubleshooting)
- Level 2: Curriculum Creator (managing
STEM classrooms, creating 3D printing projects)
Formats:
- Online ($99) 5-10 hours
- Blended ($199) 5-10 hours online, 5
hours hands-on
About MakerBot:
MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), is a
global leader in the 3D printing industry, offers reliable and
easy-to-use 3D printing, and runs Thingiverse, the world’s largest
3D printing file library and community. We believe there's an
innovator in everyone, so we make the 3D printing tools that make
your ideas matter. Discover innovation with MakerBot 3D
printing.
To learn more about MakerBot, visit makerbot.com.
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MakerBotJosh Snider, 347-676-3847josh.snider@makerbot.com
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