Digital Fabrication in Remote Learning

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Hands-On Tools in a Hands-Off World: Harness Rapid Prototyping to engage K12 students even if you're teaching virtually

Hosted by 3D Universe, leaders in maker education and digital fabrication.

If you've got a 3D printer or laser cutter at your school and you're wondering what to do with them now that you're teaching remotely or via a hybrid model, this is the session for you!

Join us this Saturday to learn how to bridge the space between a completely hands-on learning environment with remote learning – without having to put in huge amounts of time, effort, and energy.

We're taking everything we've learned from using our makerspace tools to rethink how we do "hands-on learning" and how we engaged students via 100% online summer camps. so that we can share our best tips, tricks and strategies with you. At the end of this session, you'll be ready to power those 3D printers & laser cutters on & get your students truly excited and motivated to learn – no matter where they are!

What You'll Walk Away With

Tried & true strategies to incorporate 3D printing & laser cutting into your remote or hybrid course design

A heads up on potential challenges (We don't want you to make the same mistakes we did!)

Specific digital fabrication projects that work well for remote learning that you can implement right away

Meet Your Speakers

Kevin Smith

VP/Creative Director | BitSpace

Kevin Smith joined BitSpace in 2015, transitioning from a career in architectural design and project management. He wears multiple hats in-house, overseeing all of the creative content and developing BitSpace’s summer camp and online programming. During the shoulder seasons, Kevin leads 3D Universe's furniture design, fabrication, and installation operations, leveraging his experience as an architect alongside their continuously evolving understanding of tactile learning environments. His technical versatility stems not only from his design background but also his personal projects as a serial hobbyist and his exuberance for bicycle technology, maintenance, and of course, riding. In his spare time, Kevin designs and fabricates furniture, toys, and other crafts for friends and family.

Jeremy Simon

Founder and CEO | 3D Universe, LLC

Jeremy is a passionate user of 3D printers, laser cutters, and other digital fabrication technologies. He is also a Co-founder of the global e-NABLE Community of volunteers who create free 3D Printed hands and arms for those in need and helps to bring the e-NABLE program to schools around the world, including in remote learning environments. His company, 3D Universe, is a strong supporter of e-NABLE and is responsible for developing the e-NABLE Web Central application as well as producing assembly materials kits and specialty 3D printing supplies for making e-NABLE devices. He also has a high-school-aged son who has been homeschooled since birth, so remote learning is pretty familiar territory.

Jen Owen

Creative Director | 3D Universe, LLC

Jen Owen is the Creative Director for 3D Universe and a Co-founder of the global e-NABLE Community of volunteers who create free 3D Printed hands and arms for those in need. She has worked hard since 2013 to help bring e-NABLE to schools and classrooms for STEM-based service learning projects and get kids excited about using their ideas and imaginations to change the world and help others. She is a mother of 3 and her youngest, a 15-year-old sophomore in high school, is currently participating in online distance learning at his school.