Taanvi & Jahnavi's 3D Printing Learning Story

Learners: Taanvi & Jahnavi    Learning Coach: T.Dillner            Date: 21.9.15

Learning Area: Technology - 3D Printing

Learning Observed

Taanvi and Jahnavi chose to participate in 3D Printing during iExperience during Week 7-10 this term. We initially learnt about the Thinker’s Key called ‘BAR’. BAR stands for Bigger, Add, Replace. To practise, the learners had to pick either a pen, lunch box or tennis racquet to make a feature bigger, add to the item and replace something. The learners had as much creative license as they needed and then they reflected on how functional the item had become - could it still be used for its original purpose? The next stage was to come up with an item that we use at school and repeat the BAR process. Taanvi and Jahnavi started with the idea of a waterproof bag, and made a few changes which resulted in the final idea of a desk chair that could be used in the MySpace. Taanvi and Jahnavi had to use the website TinkerCad to design their new and improved desk chair. They had to use the pre-existing shapes to form their 3D model which was then printed out by our LH1 3D printer. After analysing their printed model, the girls were able to write a description about who would use it, why they designed it and what its features were. They also spent some time reflecting on improvements and redesigning it on TinkerCad to reflect these changes. Finally, they had an opportunity to share their design process and thinking to a variety of learners in the 3D group, as well as standing up and presenting to the entire habitat! Great effort girls - you thought creatively, yet realistically.

Evidence of learning

Taanvi & Jahnavi’s explanation of their desk chair.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Taanvi and Jahnavi used all four of our OrmPS Vision Principles. They were collaborative during the entire process by sharing ideas and challenging each other to be more creative (Thinking, Participating & Contributing). They demonstrated curiosity by engaging with the entire technology process of designing, making, redesigning and evaluating. Taanvi and Jahnavi were connected as they were able to show their learning in three different mediums (paper, digital and printed model). They could make connections between each medium and knew how they fit together to form the technology process. Finally, they showed capability and confidence when presenting to the whole habitat. Taanvi and Jahnavi could clearly outline the purpose of their object and fulfilled the purpose of the experience.

Next Learning Steps

Complete the second design on TinkerCad and print if time allows. Use the 3D printer as a component of an iExplore. Create a tutorial video to teach other learners in the habitat how to use TinkerCad.