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Maker Hardware
3D printers, electronics kits and the materials that go with them turn abstract ideas into things students can hold. This track keeps the tech simple so you can focus on the learning.
Start here
If a printer just landed in your room and the box is still taped shut, go straight to
3D printing: a teacher's start.
What you'll learn
- What a 3D printer actually does — and what it's good for in a lesson
- The design, slice and print workflow, without the jargon
- How to pick filament and materials for a school setting
- Wiring your first classroom electronics project safely
In this section
Safety first
Printers have hot parts (200 °C+) and moving heads; electronics involve small parts and power.
See Safety, storage & maintenance before you run unsupervised.