TinkerCAD

3D printing is a method used to create and manufacture objects efficiently and precisely, only limited to the imagination of the user. It has quickly become a popular choice for many top organizations willing to adapt the new technology.

TinkerCAD specifically is a complete, 3D modelling computer-aided design (CAD) software that allows students to bring their imagination to life, without requiring any previous design experience. Directly interacting with Alpha Coding’s 3D printer, MakerBot; students are able to plan, design and create any object they choose. Specifically, students will learn how to operate the various aspects of TinkerCAD through multiple “mini lessons” within the software. The main educational benefits apart from design skills students will encounter include:

• Collaboration with other students towards a common goal
• Trial and error, the idea that not everything is easy and mistakes must be made in order to learn
• Real life applications, many lessons will pertain to creating a solution for a real-life issue