Laying the Groundwork for STEAM: Scaling and Supporting 3D Design and Printing in Higher Education

Frontiers in Education

Education

Jeff Campana¹  Randy Emert²  Dominic M. Thomas³  Jason R. Harron⁴ 

[1] 3D Tech Lab, Art and Design, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, United States;KSU 3D Center, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, GA, United States;Modular Agile Deployment Laboratory, Information Systems and Security, Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, United States;School of Instructional Technology and Innovation, Bagwell College of Education, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, United States;

关键词: digital fabrication;    emerging technologies;    interdisciplinary;    scalability;    STEM/STEAM education;    train-the-trainer;   

DOI  :  10.3389/feduc.2021.763362

 received in 2021-08-23, accepted in 2021-12-20,  发布年份 2022

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

This perspective article outlines the design and development of a 3D Printing Ecosystem (3DPE) that aims to lay the groundwork for STEAM education. The 3DPE is a coordinated system of hardware, software, and people that has been intentionally designed to scale computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing (3DP) at an institutional level. CAD and 3DP are two prime examples of technologies that support STEAM by blending engineering with the arts. These technologies, however, are typically only taught in select university courses that focus on engineering, product development, and industrial design. In recent years, the availability of affordable, reliable, and highly maintainable 3D printers has created an opportunity to infuse CAD and 3DP as a shared set of literacies that can cross disciplinary boundaries. The 3DPE consists of a decentralized series of 3DP labs, a centralized 3DP server, and faculty training. Using a train-the-trainer model, the 3DPE supports STEAM education by training faculty in CAD and 3DP while also providing ongoing curricular support to infuse these skills into their courses through project-based learning. This article provides preliminary examples of how the 3DPE is supporting STEAM education and offers advice for others seeking to replicate the model.

【 授权许可】

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Copyright © 2022 Harron, Emert, Thomas and Campana.

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