3D Printing Classroom Management Guide

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