Project 3D Printing targets at increasing technical skills and digital competences of VET students through the implementation of the new learning approaches while applying 3D printing in education. 3D printers are up-to-date technologies in today's digital and technological world. Project partners found out that schools are using 3D printers especially for printing of ready-to-print 3D models. Project specified the need to foster VET schools to use 3D printers’ great potential and enhance the schools to develop their own 3D Projects: this innovative learning approach increases students’ technical competences reflecting technological trends and labour market needs.
In the project, we would like to link work-based learning activities, the creation of the new 3D projects with raising students awareness and comprehending the EU common values: therefore VET students will have a challenge to develop and object of 3D model on the topic of an EU Cultural (Craft) Heritage.
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The presentation began with a tour of the UPrint 3D workplace, which is located in the Science and Technology Park of the Palacký University in Olomouc. UPrint 3D uses the most modern technologies for 3D printing from metals, thermoplastics, photopolymers and paper. During the visit to the specialized UPrint 3D center, the students got to know the printers, technologies and materials used by the center.
After the excursion, the students presented to each other their printed 3D models, which they worked on intensively during the project. All participants had the opportunity to view these models and at the same time exchange their knowledge and experience gained during work on the 3D printing project.
At the end, the students received certificates and a small gift for their work and the results of the 3D print project.
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It was a pleasure to meet this enthusiastic group of teachers, working hand in hand with their students to enhance their 3D skills. During the meeting, the students showcased their final 3D models, providing us with an opportunity to engage in discussions with both teachers and students regarding their positive experiences and the challenges they encountered along the way. One of the memorable highlights was the school tour, which allowed us to explore most of the classrooms. Overall, this meeting was filled with unforgettable experiences.
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It was great to meet a bunch of enthusiastic young people who shared 3D printing ideas with us. We discussed their ideas with individual students and selected the final 3D modules..
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At the meeting, the partner organizations were first introduced, and then specific possibilities for the implementation of activities, the involvement of teachers and students, student motivation and the way to share the created 3D projects were discussed.
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