We look forward to seeing you at Vermont Fest 2024, November 6- 8 2024. Makers Empire is happy to support the sessions hosted by Kimberly Smith, STEM Teacher at St Raphae’s New Jersey.
As an Vermont Fest attendee, you can access Makers Empire for up to 3 months. Please sign up for a free trial here, and mention VermontFest.
Kim will be running two sessions at Vermont Fest:
This hands-on workshop will provide educators with the tools and knowledge needed to integrate 3D printing technology into any curriculum, enhancing student engagement and bringing learning to life. Participants will explore how 3D printing can be used across different subjects like math, science, history, and art. By the end of the session, educators will walk away with actionable lesson ideas and the confidence to implement 3D printing in their own classrooms.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
I prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by introducing 3D design platforms transcending socio-economic barriers, offering free access for children of all backgrounds. As a woman in computer science, I also can offer teachers my a unique perspective to help teachers integrate emerging tools for every student K to 12.
Leverage the power of 3D platforms and virtual makerspaces to create opportunities for all students to dive into emerging STEAM careers with real-world STEAM projects. Learn how to design authentic learning activities where students engage in high-fidelity prototyping and learn spatial reasoning, computational thinking and data analysis. This presentation highlights how virtual Makerspaces, specifically Maker’s Empire, Tinkercad and Qweebi paired with 3D printing and CAD tools, can break down barriers for students in under-resourced schools or remote areas by providing them with the same hands-on, innovative learning experiences as those in physical Makerspaces.
Reimagining Learning and the Classroom
Virtual Makerspaces increase access to STEAM by eliminating space and cost issues! They allow for diversity in student choice by making it possible for different students to do different projects simultaneously in class! Virtual Makerspaces are more inclusive by offering ways to adapt the software to students with different needs!
We recommend downloading and installing Makers Empire before you arrive at Vermont Fest for a smoother experience.
Based on, and aligned to international design and technology curricula, including the Australian Curriculum, the International Baccalaureate, Next Generation Science Standards (USA) and the National Curriculum (UK), the Makers Empire Design Curriculum describes the development of skills, knowledge and understandings across K-9. It aims to help students:
Makers Empire works with many schools that already have a 3D printer, but are struggling to unlock the potential for both teachers and students. The Makers Empire program makes sure that technology doesn’t sit idle in the corner, but is being actively used by teachers and students to improve learning outcomes in the classroom.
Makers Empires is pleased to offer schools the Flashforge Adventurer 4, the best 3D printer for primary and middle schools.
The Adventurer 4 creates higher quality prints with a print bed size that is four times bigger than the Makerbot Sketch for around the same price. Best of all, Makers Empire is located in Australia and provides top-level, responsive high-quality customer support, which includes hardware training and troubleshooting.
Our Adventurer 4 3D Printer Packages include:
Request a quote by November 30th 2024 to get your discount.
Keen to get started with Makers Empire at your school? Receive up to 25% off the usual price when you purchase a Makers Empire’s Subscription or Makers Empire 3D Printer Bundle with this discount code — VermontFest.
