New Learning Possibilities Walk into almost any school fab lab or makerspace and you are likely to find one or more 3D printers—for good reason. They offer educators a cost-effective way to give students hands-on experience in STEAM subjects. But issues around print...
Looking to prepare students for STEAM careers, a Los Angeles school district is using a laser machine to create hands-on experiences and foster real-world problem-solving skills. From Abstract to Understanding When a seventh-grade girl uses a laser to build a...
Like a 3D Printer, But Better “The AP Lazer has the same basic science and engineering principals as a 3D printer. It features computer controlled three-axis motion, just like a 3D printer," David Strickler, the president of AP Lazer, explained. “But it boasts more...
Laser Engravers for Fab Labs or Makerspaces A high-precision laser machine produces both functional and beautiful items, making it one of the most used tools in a fab lab. It's ability to cut and engrave dozens of materials allows anyone with access to one to quickly...
Amongst parents' Common Core Facebook rants are ever-climbing college tuition rates and presidential candidate platforms on student loan reform. When it comes to education today, there's only one topic that makes educators, students, and administrators light up:...
What do laser machines have to do with STEAM? An essential part of how innovation arises from STEAM-based projects is the process of "making". Making is simply hands-on creation - building a scale model or prototype, for instance - and much of it happens in...
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