Managing 3D printing in school can be challenging, unless you have a bank of several 3D printers, which few schools are fortunate to own. 3D printing is a multi-step process requiring students to produce several different file types. The manufacturing process is also relatively slow, which can lead to bottlenecks waiting to use the printer(s). In addition to this the 3D printer needs “looking after”, filament will need changing, it will need maintenance and so on. To help address some of these challenges, the CREATE Education Project have developed this handy 3D Printing Classroom Management guide. It is packed with practical tips drawn from our own extensive experience of working with schools. Ideas have also been contributed by our experienced and knowledgeable user community. The guide includes tips on: 3D Project Planning File Management Print Management Filament Management Budgeting for 3D Printing 3D Printer Maintenance The guide contains lots of useful links to specific further information and resources. If you have the PDF open on your computer or device, you can click on the links directly from the PDF to open the resources. You can download more free 3D printing resources from www.createeducation.com If you don’t have access to a 3D printer, you can borrow one to run a project in school using the free CREATE Education loan scheme, learn more at www.createeducation.com/loan-scheme

Developing 3D design and printing skills can begin in the Primary school. Schools can embed 3D printing across the school at all levels and in multiple subject areas, using it as a tool to increase pupil engagement and attainment. This guide has been developed by The CREATE Education Project to provide Primary Schools with an overview of how 3D printing can be utilised within a Primary school setting across all ages, levels and curriculum areas, including: > Getting started. > 3D printing skills progression – a complete progression route with suggested projects for each stage. This takes pupils from total beginners designing in 2D through to them being able to design their own 3D models. The progression route can be applied from Reception upwards. > 3D printing across the curriculum – details, examples and ideas for how 3D printing can be used across the curriculum with a dedicated section for every Primary subject area as well as cross-curricular and business enterprise ideas. > Lots of project ideas and links to further resources and case studies. > Further support and professional development. This is an introductory resource to allow you explore the opportunities for 3D printing and to develop a plan for introducing 3D printing in the classroom across all ages and subjects in order to maximise the opportunities for 3D printing in school and develop pupils skills. You can access more free resources at www.createeducation.com If you don’t have access to a 3D printer, you can borrow one to run a project in school using the free CREATE Education loan scheme, learn more at www.createeducation.com/loan-scheme