Digital Technologies

Makers Empire and 3D design and printing

Students between grades 1 and 6 are exploring 3D design within STEAM, Sustainability and a range of inquiry subjects. This is an area of interest amongst many students.  This week our new 3D printer arrived and we look forward to seeing students ideas become a prototype over the coming weeks.

The benefits of 3D design and printing using Makers Empire 

3D design is proven to help develop  21st Century Learning Skills. In a resent research study between Monash university and Makers Empire the below results were found:

71% Creativity

Researchers observed high levels of creativity in 71% of lessons

64% Design Thinking

Researchers observed high levels of design thinking in 64% of lessons

58% Problem-Solving

Researchers observed high levels of problem-solving in 58% of lessons

100% Engagement

100% of lessons observed had high levels of student engagement

98% Use At School

98% of students wanted to keep using Makers Empire at school

94% Use After School

94% of students wanted to keep using Makers Empire after school for fun or work.