Unleashing Your Inner 3D Printing CEO

Monday, June 29, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM · 1 hr. 30 min. (America/New_York)
Poster
Universal Design For Learning

Information

Hear inspiring stories of self-taught students who tie their love for 3D printing to real-world business and entrepreneurship skills. See how they went from simple interest and tinkering to creating functional prints for everyday use and understanding the cost and efficiency of materials.
Role Based Tracks
All LeadersLeaders - School (Principals)Leaders - InstructionalTeachersInstructional Coaches
Grade Level
PK-12
Transformational Learning Principles
Spark CuriosityConnect Learning to Learner
ISTE Standards
Students: Empowered Learner: Set learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them and reflect on the learning process to improve learning outcomes.Students: Innovative Designer: Know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving authentic problems.Students: Innovative Designer: Develop, test and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process.
Delivery/Output
In Person
Subject
Business/Economics
Skill Level
Beginner
Outline
Content & Engagement: Student presenters will share their personal journeys and growing interest in 3D printing—how they got started and where they are today. They will showcase their designs, explain how they integrated entrepreneurial thinking, and discuss strategies they used to make their projects cost-effective. Most importantly, they will highlight how they’ve maintained their motivation and enjoyment throughout the process. Time: Students will spend 10–15 minutes sharing their stories, followed by 10 minutes presenting their prototypes, and another 10–15 minutes discussing how they managed costs and supplies. Throughout the session, students will welcome questions and conclude with key takeaways relevant to all ages and experience levels. Process: The session will include a mix of peer-to-peer interactions, sharing of online computational tools for managing costs, designs, and resources, as well as hands-on prototype demonstrations.
Supporting research
Research Articles on 3D Printing in K-12 Education 1. Fostering Creativity and Interdisciplinary Learning-https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.00098-21 2. Exploring the impact of 3D printing integration on STEM attitudes in elementary schools. https://doi.org/10.30935/cedtech/13568 3. Exploring the impact of 3D printing integration on STEM attitudes in elementary schools Khurma, O. A. (2023). 4. Developing pupils’ creativity through 3D modeling. This research tested elementary students using 3D modeling tools vs. traditional methods, focusing on aspects of creative thinking (fluency, originality, elaboration). It found that 3D modeling positively influenced divergent thinking skills in pupils. Frontiersin.org 5. The Utilization of 3D Printers by Elementary Aged Learners: A Scoping Review.https://www.jite.org/documents/Vol23/JITE-IIPv23Art006Fokides10213.pdf
Attendee Accounts
None needed
Audience
Curriculum Designer/DirectorSchool Level LeadershipTeacher
Attendee Devices
Devices not needed
Presenter Type
Student Presentation

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