3D Printing Learning Speed Bump-HELP

Things have usually come fairly easy to me, um...not this.  I purchased the FlashForge 3D Creator Dual Extruder and I've printed the example traffic cone.  Pretty cool right.  It's two colors and it turned out fairly perfect. I decided to try a snake that I downloaded directly from the software I was using called Replicator.  Cute, although I tried to make him red, as you can see he is white.  Speed bump #1.

I decided to download some radical prints from a site called patternspace.co
Found some super cool Pokemon patterns and downloaded them.  The people on this site are seriously talented!  Maybe someday I'll be able to tackle that.

Then...

I realized I don't know how to flip my pattern to sit flush to the print bed...in the software.
I don't know how to put all the pieces of the pattern into the software.
I don't know what a slice is.
I don't know how to get two colors.
I don't know how to restart after my printer timed out, at the point at which it stopped.
I realized I didn't purchase a scrapper for my finished prints.
I didn't buy any super glue?  Am I supposed to buy super glue? How to I get the head on my Baby Groot.  I don't have to worry about it yet because he is floating around in the software.

If you have struggled like me and would like to quickly teach me what I'm doing wrong I'd really appreciate it!

Love,

Stacy

LOVING NEW FORMS

The templates are super amazing in Google Forms.  The one that says QUIZ is automatically set to score the child's response.  It's much more user-friendly for the teachers I coach who are nervous about doing it wrong.

Making Progress

Students helping glue the bases onto the board so it's more sturdy on the wall.

 

 Sorting thousands of legos!  So thankful for the helpers!


 

Frames Around QR Codes!

These things are beautiful.  I found this website with great download resources to frame your QR codes.  Being in the #edtech and #breakoutedu worlds I find them super helpful.

Click here to download your own.

STEAM MAKERSPACE GRANT

Here I GO!! 

I'm so very excited that I have been awarded start up monies from the Saranac Education Foundation to build a STEAM Makerspace.  STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.  Makerspace is a place to go where inquiry based learning is rich and students can explore everyday problems that adults solve on a daily basis.  I feel so motivated about this project.  

My background in education is rich in STEAM education.  I went to MSU for a Master's Degree in Curriculum and our learning focus was #PBL (Project Based Learning) and the fundamentals of brain based education, think Bloom's.  From there, I went to get another Master's Degree in Educational Technology.  This was rich in #SAMR theory (brain work of Dr. Ruben Puentedura) as a well as a seriously high level of integration as application and transformation of learning.  In order words, the #MAET program taught me that technology should not be used for skill and drill and instead used for exploration and transformation of learning.  

My goal with this room is to build a place where teachers can come with their students to teach with the philosophy that student inquiry guides the learning.  The space provides the materials (Thanks to SEF) and an opportunity to make sense of the world.

As I go I'll let you know what plans I have and how it comes to fruition!

STEAM MAKERSPACE GRANT

Here I GO!! 

I'm so very excited that I have been awarded start up monies from the Saranac Education Foundation to build a STEAM Makerspace.  STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.  Makerspace is a place to go where inquiry based learning is rich and students can explore everyday problems that adults solve on a daily basis.  I feel so motivated about this project.  

My background in education is rich in STEAM education.  I went to MSU for a Master's Degree in Curriculum and our learning focus was #PBL (Project Based Learning) and the fundamentals of brain based education, think Bloom's.  From there, I went to get another Master's Degree in Educational Technology.  This was rich in #SAMR theory (brain work of Dr. Ruben Puentedura) as a well as a seriously high level of integration as application and transformation of learning.  In order words, the #MAET program taught me that technology should not be used for skill and drill and instead used for exploration and transformation of learning.  

My goal with this room is to build a place where teachers can come with their students to teach with the philosophy that student inquiry guides the learning.  The space provides the materials (Thanks to SEF) and an opportunity to make sense of the world.

As I go I'll let you know what plans I have and how it comes to fruition!

5th Grade #GAFE Explorer Chart

While learning or doing research, ask students to finish the explorer chart.  Using a second tab for research, along with this chart, students can easily find information on the explorers.  This will be a study guide when finished.  Simply print.  If you'd like a full copy for your own classroom click the photo.