Week01
1. How your press-fit can be utilized in education? How other teachers could use it?¶
This kit can be used to teach multiple concepts:
Mathematics & Geometry – Students explore shapes, symmetry, and angles while constructing their designs. Engineering & Physics – Teachers can use it to demonstrate structural integrity, forces, and stability. Art & Design – Students can create sculptures or architectural models, encouraging creativity and spatial reasoning. Problem-Solving & Collaboration – This kit fosters teamwork as students must figure out the best way to assemble their models. Other teachers could integrate this kit into subjects beyond STEM, such as storytelling (where students build scenes for narratives) or environmental science (by using it to model ecosystems or sustainable structures).
2. What has been your experience using Project Based Learning / Problem based learning in the past? What were the main challenges? How DF can support Project Based Learning / Problem Based learning?¶
My experience with PBL has been very hands-on, especially in digital fabrication and robotics. I’ve found that PBL keeps students engaged, as they take ownership of their learning by working on real-world applications.
Main Challenges:
Time Management – Ensuring students complete their projects within the given time. Skill Gaps – Some students struggle with CAD software or using the equipment, requiring extra guidance. Material Constraints – Managing resources efficiently when students need multiple iterations. Assessment – Evaluating learning outcomes beyond just the final product. How Digital Fabrication (DF) Supports PBL/PrBL:
Hands-on Learning – Students design, prototype, and refine their ideas using digital tools. Iteration & Problem-Solving – DF allows students to experiment, fail, and improve in a structured way. Real-World Application – DF bridges the gap between theory and practice, making abstract concepts tangible.
3. When organizing DF activities with kids, What are the aspects that you think should be prepared beforehand? What aspects can be improvised?¶
What should be prepared beforehand?
Laser Cutter Settings – Ensure correct power and speed settings for cardboard. Design Templates – Provide pre-made designs for younger students while allowing older students to create their own. Safety Guidelines – Set clear instructions on handling laser-cut materials. Testing Prototypes – Run a test cut to check fit tolerances before mass-cutting. What can be improvised?
Creative Assembly – Let students experiment with how they interlock the pieces. Problem-Solving – Allow students to adjust designs or reinforce weak structures during the process. Storytelling – Encourage students to give meaning to their creations based on their interpretations. This approach ensures a balance of structured guidance and creative exploration, making digital fabrication an engaging and meaningful learning experience!
Gallery¶
** OR ** using HTML
Example video¶
From Vimeo¶
Sound Waves from George Gally (Radarboy) on Vimeo.
From Youtube¶
Example Table¶
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You may also embed HTML in your markdown files