by Meredith Martin | Oct 30, 2015 | 3D Printing, hardware, MakerEd
A while back, I read about a new 3D pen being developed on Indiegogo, the Creopop. What made this pen stand out from current 3D pens such as the 3Doodler was that it was a heatless pen. Instead of heating up and melting plastic to draw with, this pen used...
by Meredith Martin | Oct 18, 2015 | 3D Printing, Collaboration, conference, General Update, MakerEd, professional development, STEM
It’s been pretty busy here in Tech For Teachers Land. The STEM Lab is getting into full swing, and work is keeping me busy, but there have also been a lot of other events and activities happening during my so-called downtime. On Monday, I was honored to present...
by Meredith Martin | Oct 6, 2015 | 3D Printing, Just for Fun, MakerEd
For once, I had a lazy weekend at home (that so rarely happens!), and decided to putter with the 3D printers again. One of our Phys Ed teachers has a student teacher and was bemoaning the fact that the fellow did not have a whistle. Never fear, 3D printing to the...
by Meredith Martin | Sep 5, 2015 | 3D Printing, hardware, MakerEd, STEM
You know the cool kid at school? You know, the one all the girls giggle and sigh about and the one all the boys secretly want to be? Yeah, that’s pretty much the description of the Polar3D Printer. This little thing is amazing. One of it’s best...
by Meredith Martin | Jun 9, 2015 | 3D Printing, hardware, STEM
My friend Michelle was trying out a new 3D printer today and broadcasting via Periscope, and I ended up watching for a little bit and answering questions she had. One of those questions was about what I have in my 3D printer toolkit. I keep a little Rubbermaid tub...
by Meredith Martin | Jun 7, 2015 | 3D Printing, Just for Fun, STEM
As we begin to wrap up the school year, my 4th and 6th graders are finishing up their 3D design projects and getting ready to print. In the meantime, I have succumbed to the allure of 3D printing and purchased my own printer for home use. While I admit the main...
