3D Printing: From Design to Reality
Master the fundamentals of 3D printing technology, from creating designs in Tinkercad to troubleshooting prints, in this comprehensive hands-on course.
Master the fundamentals of 3D printing technology, from creating designs in Tinkercad to troubleshooting prints, in this comprehensive hands-on course.
This practical course guides beginners through the complete 3D printing workflow. Starting with Tinkercad basics, students learn essential design techniques through hands-on projects like creating keychains and makercoins. The course progresses through slicing software operation, printer settings optimization, and various filament types. Students gain practical experience in both networked and standalone printing, along with crucial troubleshooting skills, preparing them for personal projects or professional applications.
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What you'll learn
Master the fundamentals of 3D design using Tinkercad
Understand slicing software settings and optimization techniques
Learn about different filament types and their properties
Gain practical experience in 3D printer operation
Develop effective troubleshooting skills for common printing issues
Create complex designs using advanced features and tools
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Module Description
This comprehensive course covers the entire 3D printing workflow, from initial design to final production. Students begin with Tinkercad fundamentals, learning to manipulate shapes and create basic designs. The curriculum progresses through slicing software operations, exploring various printer settings and filament types. The final section focuses on practical printing techniques and troubleshooting common issues. Through hands-on projects and practical exercises, students develop the skills needed to operate modern 3D printers and create their own designs.
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Educational Technology Expert and Rural STEAM Education Pioneer
Zachary Cureton-Hazard serves as Instructional Designer at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Center for Teaching and Learning, where he manages the MILL (Making is Learning Lab) makerspace. His career combines seven years of experience teaching Science, Math, and STEAM in rural Alaska communities including Saint Mary's and Seward, with expertise in educational technology and maker education. At UAF, he oversees the MILL makerspace in Bunnell Building, which serves as a constructivist lab fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and technology-enabled learning. His work includes developing curriculum for the T3 Alliance program and coordinating with Upward Bound to support first-generation college students. A certified secondary science teacher with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, he brings practical classroom experience to faculty development and makerspace education. Beyond his professional roles, he maintains an active outdoor lifestyle in Fairbanks with his wife Kait and dog Johan, enjoying activities like biking and snowboarding while pursuing additional studies in computer science.
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Educational Technology Expert and Learning Innovation Leader
Sean Holland serves as Associate Director of Learning Innovation at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Center for Teaching and Learning, where he leads media production and MOOC development initiatives. A UAF alumnus with a BA in Linguistics and an MA in Applied Linguistics from UMass Boston, he combines his educational background with technical expertise as both a Google for Education Certified Trainer and edX Certified Course Creator. In his role, he manages a team focused on innovative learning solutions and oversees UAF's portfolio of massive open online courses on the edX platform. His recent passion for 3D printing reflects his broader commitment to integrating emerging technologies into educational contexts. Through his leadership, UAF has developed numerous online programs spanning diverse fields from Unmanned Aerial Systems to Behavioral Neuroscience Research, making higher education more accessible through the AlaskaX initiative.
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