Reposting from Bboard — all are welcome!
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The Technology and Learning discussion group (open to all University community members) will convene for a second meeting *next* Monday, March 4, 6:00pm-7:15pm in LSC 238 (the Forum/Faculty Dining Area).
We’ll tackle 3D printing as our main topic for the evening, beginning with a 3D printing demonstration courtesy of Ben Bishop (Computing Sciences) and his students. After the demonstration, we’ll discuss about 3D printing in general and then focus in on how it might impact teaching and learning. Tim Cannon (Neuroscience), who has also been experimenting with 3D printing, has volunteered to lead the discussion (thanks, Tim!).
If you’d like to attend, please prepare for the discussion by reading/watching/browsing an article/video/website/etc of your choice that relates to 3D printing. Some suggestions if you don’t know where to start:
A few makers of 3D printers – MakerBot, FormLabs, Leapfrog, PrintrBot,…
Thingiverse – place for sharing 3D printing designs
Shapeways – 3D print on demand
3D Doodler – a hot glue gun-style approach to 3D printing
3D Printing a Wrench
A Factory on your Kitchen Counter
The Shape of Things to Come: A Consumer’s Guide to 3D Printers
Why 3D Printing Will Go the Way of Virtual Reality
Why 3D Printing Isn’t Like Virtual Reality
With a 3D Printer, Building a Gun With the Push of a Button
Smithsonian turns to 3D to bring collections to the world
Step into the world of 3D Printed tech couture
Transform your Facebook profile into a 3D printable sculpture
Materializing information: 3D printing and social change
Looking out a little further, we’re thinking about concentrating on MOOCs for our March 18th session. All discussions are open to the University community, so please feel free to join us if you’re interested and available.
