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Hello! My name is David and I am from Asturias, a green and rainy region in northern Spain. I have over ten years of experience in marine engineering, working in both Spain and the UK. During that time, I had the opportunity to work on small and large-scale engineering projects I was involved in different stages of ship design, including ferries, windfarm support vessels, and large luxury yachts. It was a fantastic experience, particularly collaborating with multidisciplinary and international teams. In 2014 I completed a master´s degree in education and since then I have been working in secondary education in the UK and United Arab Emirates. This has enabled me to gain a better understanding of teaching methods and techniques, especially in the area of STEAM subjects. I also had the opportunity to work in well-equipped schools, that featured laser cutters, 3D printers and other equipment, enabling students to explore different processes and materials to manufacture their ideas. Recently I relocated back to Spain and now live near Madrid, where I am involved in an exciting project consisting of launching and coordinating 3 digital fabrication labs in rural areas of the Community of Madrid. I am eager to expand my knowledge and learn more through this course with Fab Learning Academy.

This is the video I recorded as part of this week´s task.

Student Agreement

The Fab Learning Academy is responsible for:

  • Teaching principles and practices between technology, learning sciences, and innovative practices in education.
  • Arranging lectures, recitations, meetings, and events for the class.
  • Evaluating and providing feedback on student work.
  • Offering clear standards for completing assignments.
  • Certifying and archiving student progress.
  • Supervising class preparation Reviewing prospective students, instructors, and labs.
  • Providing central staff and infrastructure for students, instructors, and labs.
  • Publicizing the program Promoting a respectful environment free of harassment and discrimination.
  • Encourage a diverse, accessible, and equitable community

I am a Fab Learning Academy student, responsible for:

  • Attending class lectures and participating in reviews.
  • Developing and documenting projects assigned to introduce and demonstrate skills.
  • Allowing the Fab Learning Academy to share my work (with attribution) in the class for purposes compatible with its mission.
  • Honestly reporting on my work, and appropriately attributing the work of others (both human and machine).
  • Working safely Leaving workspaces in the same (or better) condition than I found them.
  • Ensuring that my tuition for local and central class costs is covered.
  • Following locally applicable health and safety guidance.
  • Recognizing limits on lab and staff time.
  • Promoting a respectful environment free of harassment and discrimination.
  • Signed by committing this file in my repository,

David Fernandez Menendez - Fab Learn Academy 2025