Watch: How 3D Printing Enhances Project-Based Learning

The incredible power of 3D printers means that kids can really make the final product their own.

— Jason Yocum

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What You'll Learn:

  • Learn the basics of 3D printing and scanning.
  • Discover free online 3D technology resources and curriculum.
  • Explore how 3D printers have been redesigned with the classroom in mind.
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About The Speaker

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Jason Yocum

Co-Founder and CEO of STAX3D

Jason Yocum is the Co-Founder and CEO of STAX3D and has over 20 years of technical leadership experience in the field of aerospace engineering. Jason was one of the original “super users” for AutoCAD helping to develop and refine the software to the highest standards and is considered an expert in 3D technologies. With a background in leading powerful business organizations, including steering major commercial and government satellite missions, he works in the community to bring engineering to K-12; encouraging them to consider STEM subjects as a profession. He very much believes in paying it forward and helping to shape not only students but young professional engineers, or anyone with a thirst for knowledge into productive, motivated members of society. He believes that any goal is worth aiming for if you do it with conviction, passion and integrity.

When you put the questions and imposing onto the kids, A) They become more active participants, versus just passively trying to absorb the information. B is, if you don't know the answer, it's actually cool. You can put the burden on them to ask the questions, then say, "Hey, you know what? I don't really know." Or, "Let's see." You don't even have to say that you don't know. It's like, “Let's see. Let's try it out; let's test it. We can find it out through this experiment.

— Jason Yocum