3D Printed Object or Molds for Educational Use: Design and Validation
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2020) | Viewed by 212
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 3D printer in education; 3D modelling; videogames in education
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: 3D Printer in Education; 3D Modelling; BIM
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In educational settings, the use of tangible objects or models as a complementary teaching resource is usually common. In engineering and architecture the use of models is widespread; In geography, maps with relief, in technical drawing manipulable metal pieces are used; In anatomy to know organs or natural elements in biology and in artistic studies it is normal to use three-dimensional replicas of sculptural works, to name a few examples. The use of these tangible models presents inconveniences such as price, breakage, loss, difficulty in mobility, storage, access, etc. These factors limit having a wide variety of tangible models for learning. The lack of access to tangible objects is especially evident in online education.
To solve these problems, the use of digital 3D models is a viable alternative, being easily accessible from smartphones, tablets or computers. However, model manipulation remains an important educational resource and some studies have shown that content is learned faster by manipulating three-dimensional objects. In this sense, the decrease in prices in digital manufacturing technologies such as 3D printers makes the incorporation of tangible learning objects in teaching increasingly viable. 3D printed objects can be easily replicated on any local printer, so they can be used by any teacher anywhere in the world. It is important to note that sometimes the object of study may be the printed object, but other times it is interesting to create the mold. 3D printed molds allow the possibility of including, at low cost, the creation of pieces or patterns in art and design classes. That is why in this special issue the contributions of 3D printed molds for educational uses are also valued. On the other hand, it is important that the design of 3D objects has been made and validated according to the educational objectives for which they were created.
Prof. Dr. Jose Luis Saorin
Prof. Dr. Jorge de la Torre-Cantero
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- 3D Printer
- 3D Modelling
- 3D Molds
- Tangible learning Objects
- Education
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