Rapid prototyping course for key stage 3 and 4
The West Midlands Digital D&T Centre has been funded to develop the use of rapid prototyping technology in Design and Technology using a newly acquired Dimension BST 3D printer. The falling costs associated with 3D printing mean that the technology is becoming a cost effective reality for a growing number of schools. By keeping projects small scale, the cost becomes viable for large numbers of students to design and make high quality products.
The course is designed to give teachers experience of using the Dimension BST 3D printer and to suggest ways in which teachers can effectively use it for the benefit of their students without incurring high costs. The focus will be on enclosing electronic circuits using readily available kits from a variety of suppliers including a digital clock/watch module, a simple LED torch and a USB flash memory.
3D printed keyfob torch case with its inner workings
The completed keyfob torch
Target audience: Teachers, trainee teachers and technicians with some experience of using proDesktop or proEngineer and/or electronics who would like to develop curriculum materials for Design and Technology using rapid prototyping.
Organiser: Paul Gardiner/Hugh Johnson
Course tutor: Hugh Johnson, proDesktop/proEngineer Trainer, Independent D&T consultant
Venue: Finham Park School.
Dates: Part 1: Saturday 14th March 2009, Part 2: Saturday 21st March 2009
Times: Arrive - 9:15am, Start - 9:30am, Finish - 4:00pm
Please email paulgardiner@dsl.pipex.com to reserve a place on the course.
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