As we transition to distance learning around the world, teachers are struggling with how to teach innovatively every day in their classroom and in their school district. With the COVID-19 pandemic going on, this is becoming an even more important issue to tackle because of the technology challenges to consider. On today’s show, Cindi Schulze, the 2016 Teacher of the Year in the Santee school district in San Diego, joins Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard to talk about creating a 3D print … [Read more...]
Strengthening 3D Education in Schools: Critical Thinking Is Taught Through Art and Humanities, Not Just Sciences – Updated 2020
Critical thinking is an important aspect of moving science and technology forward – and it is best taught through arts and humanities. 3D education in schools takes a step forward in this direction as it brings the arts back into the curriculum. Putting 3D printers in schools stimulates out-of-the-box thinking among the students by combining technology with creativity to generate new ways for them to learn basic educational components such as math, history, and geography. As they … [Read more...]
Igniting Girls STEAM Education with 3D Digital Design to Print with Suz Somersall of KiraKira – Updated 2020
Despite the fact that girls are enrolling in engineering and industrial design courses in greater numbers, the gender gap in these professions is still a palpable reality. Girls STEAM education aims to add excitement to STEM learning by adding the element of creativity to encourage more girls to see engineering and industrial design as great career paths for them to explore. Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard revisit the subject of girls STEAM education with an episode featuring Suz … [Read more...]
Easy Going 3D Printing Green with a New Global View of 3D Print Sustainability – Updated 2020
The word “sustainability” is even more important in a post-COVID-19 world, especially as it pertains to finding ways to supply, manufacture, and transport more efficiently in order to make a positive impact on the world’s carbon footprint. One of the most significant talking points in this discourse is the practice of 3D Print Sustainability, which has massive potential in the movement towards greener practices. Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard discuss the state of 3D Print Sustainability … [Read more...]
Volume 3 Wrap-Up For The WTFFF 3D Print Podcast With Tom Hazzard & Tracy Hazzard
Since it first took off, the 3D printing industry has reached a certain level of maturity, and the WTFFF 3D Print Podcast has been there since 2015 to document its development. After airing well over 500 episodes since it started, Tom and Tracy Hazzard finally wrap up Volume 3 of the podcast to make way for more exciting things to come. 3D printing has always been a part of Tom and Tracy’s lives. Now, they are thrilled to embark on an even more exciting journey as they collaborate with … [Read more...]
3D Printed Echo Dot Holder Project
After waiting to disclose, Tom shares a 3D printing project that he has completed for Amazon - the 3D Printed Echo Dot Holder Project. As a great real-world 3D product example, Tom takes us into the entire process of how the project came to be which involved rapid design and production. Amazon reached out for a product that will not only hold up their Echo Dot but support a brand as well. Tom shares his experience together with some practical lessons that he learned along the way - from … [Read more...]
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