Makers Empire creates market-leading Design & Technology solutions aligned to Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, backed by university research.Â
We have successfully delivered 3D technology to many US schools as well as groups of 200+ schools in Australia, America and the Middle East. Our solutions include:
School districts that are looking to make the most of their existing technology, whether it is computers, 3D printers, or makerspaces.
The Makers Empire program transforms STEM learning by developing students’ real-world problem-solving skills as well as critical thinking and resilience.
Most districts that we work with already have the technology in place, but are lacking the teacher training and confidence, and missing the framework to maximize what they have.Â
The Makers Empire program includes:
A UniSA research study (see left) revealed compelling evidence that using Makers Empire can significantly improve primary school students’ spatial reasoning skills, whilst also decreasing STEM anxiety and improving students’ attitudes feelings toward STEM.
A Macquarie University research study into primary makerspaces also showed clear evidence that maker activities with Makers Empire significantly enhance learning outcomes. Maker activities using 3D technology resulted in very high levels of student engagement, as well as increased levels of student confidence, particularly for less capable students. Students were observed to develop creativity, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, inquiry capabilities, design thinking skills, collaborative skills, autonomy, literacy, numeracy, scientific understanding, technological capabilities, communication skills, reflective learning capabilities and resilience.Â
Makers Empire will work with your district to provide a seamless and easy integration. We know you have many demands on your time so we’re here to make your life easier by equipping you with guides, support and advice at every step of implementation, including:
Denver Public Schools’ technology coordinators identified a need to provide interested teachers within the 200-school district the opportunity to engage in 3D printing. So they researched possible solutions and ended up approaching Makers Empire.Â
Our custom professional development program for Denver Public Schools includes face-to-face professional development days, online learning and online support forums for 55 teachers across 38 schools. Each school also has access to Makers Empire’s high-quality 3D design tools, class management tools and resources for a full year, too.
 Schools will also be given a 3D printer by the school district so that students can experience the full Design Cycle from empathy, define, ideation, prototyping and testing.
Click on the images below to read the teacher interviews.