For the fourth year running, Makers Empire is delighted to be supporting the new Commissioner’s Digital Challenge for South Australian (SA) students. Last year, despite the disruption
Makers Empire recently concluded a two-term professional development project for five Catholic primary schools in Sydney focused on STEM learning via 3D design and 3D
We are always looking for ways to make Makers Empire more useful for teachers and more engaging for students. While students are busy creating new
Lisa Wahab is the Principal at Mary Immaculate Primary School in NSW, and the lead principal for the 2021 Catholic STEM in Primary Schools 3D
All educators know that the work of a teacher is far more than the time they spend in the classroom or online with their students. Most
Milagros Henriquez-Santiago has been a teacher for 26 years: she has been a bilingual classroom teacher, a STEAM classroom teacher, and is currently the Educational
We’ve redesigned our monthly competitions page to make it easier to see the details of this month’s competition and to view the winners and runner
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the school year and curtail many usual school activities and programs, many teachers are looking for new ways
Our students are living and learning in an increasingly digital society. Internet search engines, apps, social media and other online environments are important aspects of
We recently spoke with one of our new American ambassadors about how she is using Makers Empire in the classroom and at home with her
It seems that every time we check the news we are reminded that hate and racism are still very much a part of the societies
Sana Noor is the Primary ICT Coordinator at Pathways School Noida, an IB World school in the suburbs of Delhi, India, with 1,400 students from
Every month, Makers Empire runs an in-app competition so that students can test their Design Thinking and 3D design skills against their peers from all
2025 Space to Dream Challenge Course A Free Design Thinking Digital Challenge for Children and Young People Design a toy or gadget for someone your
Every month, Makers Empire runs an in-app competition so that students can test their Design Thinking and 3D design skills against their peers from all
Every month, Makers Empire runs an in-app competition so that students can test their Design Thinking and 3D design skills against their peers from all
Michael Freeborn is a K-4 STEM teacher at Turbotville Elementary, a rural school with 1,500 students, which is part of the Warrior Run School District
Each month, Makers Empire runs an in-app 3D design competition for students to test their Design Thinking skills against their peers all over the world.
At Makers Empire, we’re grateful to work with 18,000+ passionate and energetic educators and their hundreds of thousands of students. Every day, their classroom experiences
Luke Drain is a classroom teacher at Carlingford West Public School in Sydney. Luke came to teaching after studying IT and was fortunate to secure
At Makers Empire, we are privileged to witness the extraordinary problem-solving and creative innovation that K-8 students are capable of when equipped with intuitive, age-appropriate
This guest post was written by Christopher Burdman, a grade 3-5 STEM teacher at Joseph P Tyan Elementary School in Boston and Makers Empire Ambassador.
Coming up with ways to let students experience the engineering design process first-hand in the K-8 classroom can be a challenge. But under the guidance
Teachers are achieving fantastic learning benefits in the classroom every day with 3D technology and Makers Empire. However, we realise that the practical requirements of implementing 3D technology in your school can be a little daunting for newcomers. So we have compiled this list of 7 practical tips to help you make your 3D printing journey a success.
Teachers unfamiliar with 3D printing are often unsure how to use it as an authentic teaching tool. So be inspired by educators from a school
On July 5th, 2018, over 500 teachers, students and invited guests attended the Department for Education (SA)’s and Makers Empire’s 3D Printing in Primary Schools
Few would argue that STEM learning in K-8 schools is a bad idea. But many are unaware of just how important these STEM initiatives are
Design thinking is a growing strategy for teaching at all levels. But what exactly is design thinking? Why is it important? Design thinking is a
Wondering how to use 3D printing to teach STEM subjects, design thinking and 21st century skills? Be inspired by this new interview with Bianca Laister,
At Forbes Primary School in South Australia, students have embraced 3D printing as a way to solve a common classroom problem. Every teacher and student
Teacher Aaron Vigor from Huntfield Heights Primary School was completely new to 3D printing before he embarked on the Learning by Design course with Makers
Wondering how to use 3D printing and design in the classroom as an authentic teaching tool while engaging students and achieving curriculum requirements? Be inspired
Looking for a great 3D printed lesson idea suitable for grades K-8? This 3D printed bookmark lesson idea can be adapted to suit different age
Grade 5 students at the British International School of Guangzhou have been studying simple machines like levers, wheels and pulleys. To enhance their learning, the
We recently caught up with Lisa Hatton, a teacher at Maplewood Intermediate School, to hear about how her students are benefiting from integrating the Makers
In Australia’s first large-scale rollout, 50 South Australian primary schools are taking part in a joint initiative between Makers Empire, the South Australian Department for
If you’re wondering how to use 3D design and printing to support your STEM, STEAM or STREAM learning goals, Makers Empire has got your back.
At Makers Empire, we’re always thrilled to learn about the new ways teachers are using Makers Empire’s 3D learning program to teach across the curriculum.
Over 2,000 students from 88 schools in Lithuania recently took part in a Makers Empire 3D Design Challenge to create their own 3D maze. The
At Makers Empire, we believe that design thinking skills are crucial tools for students to have in their kit bags as they prepare to thrive
Braemar College in Australia celebrated its 40th anniversary in a unique way – the school created a sculpture made out of 840 3D printed blocks
Looking for some 3D printing inspiration for your K-8 school students? In this new lesson plan video, grade 5 students demonstrate how to use Makers
Last year, Immanuel College in Adelaide, South Australia and ISA International School in Guangzhou, China, took part in Makers Empire’s Global Design Program to facilitate
The 3D design environment provides an exciting context for students to communicate, respond to texts and express themselves in different ways. Looking for a simple
Makers Empire’s 3D design software provides a perfect tool for students to explore geographical concepts such as place and space. Here are our top 10
We are all very aware of the increasingly complex world we are helping the students of today to prepare for. We don’t know what the
Watch how Makers Empire is helping K-8 schools transform the way students learn with 3D printing. Makers Empire currently works with over 2,000 teachers and
We are on the cusp of the 3D printing explosion, and the careers that today’s K-8 students choose will look very different than the careers
People often ask us for practical design challenges that help teacher incorporate design thinking in their elementary school classrooms. To develop design thinking skills, students need
Carol Dweck’s research into mindset, and in particular, Growth Mindset, is widely recognised around the world. Educators and leaders wanting to improve learning outcomes for
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