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STEAM UP Your Classroom: Open-Source Opportunities for DIY High-Tech Design

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STEAM UP Your Classroom: Open-Source

 

Opportunities for DIY High-Tech Design

 

Transform student learning using low cost open-source 3D printers/computers to increase students' abilities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math as well as augmenting their visual-spatial & transdisciplinary abilities.

 

 

PRESENTER:

Rhonda Viola Church           

 

 

 

Image retrieved from:  http://www.steamedu.com/html/steam-_downloads.html

 

STEAM ARTICLES:

 

Schools Shift from STEM to STEAM

STEM, STEAM or STREAM?

 

 

INTRODUCTION:

 

In the technical community, there is a bit of controversy over the definition of open source.  for our purposes, we shall define open source software loosely as the source code being publicly available and the software being available for free with either free or possibly for-pay support.  we shall consider open source hardware as items with the plans available for free and that the individual should be able to build their own of readily available parts and hopefully modify & perhaps even improve the design. we want to get away from being locked in to increasing proprietary “investment” which progresses into a “tax”.

 

 

 

 

Notice the differences between approaches to teaching and learning.  With transdisciplinary learning, a framing topic/big idea or "burning issue"  serves as an overarching theme for the inquiry process.

Notice the differences between approaches to teaching and learning. With transdisciplinary learning, a framing topic/big idea or "burning issue" serves as an overarching theme for the inquiry process.

(Source of image:www.hent.org/)

 

  • Crossdisciplinary: Viewing one curricular subject from the standpoint of another (for example physics of music and the history of math). (1)

 

  • Multidisciplinary: The combination of several content areas that are concerned with one problem, but without intentional integration. (2)

 

  • Plurdisciplinary: The combination of content areas that are somewhat related; e.g. math and physics, French and Latin. (3)

 

  • Transdisciplinary: “Beyond the scope of the disciplines; that is, to start with a problem and bring to bear knowledge from the disciplines.” (4)

 

  • Curriculum integration and thematic teaching are also terms used to describe teaching methods that include interdisciplinary studies. (5)

 

  1. Meeth, L.R. (1978). "Interdisciplinary Studies: Integration of Knowledge and Experience." Change. 10, p. 6-9.
  2. Piaget, J. (1972). The Epistemology of Interdisciplinary Relationships. Paris: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
  3. Piaget, J. (1972). The Epistemology of Interdisciplinary Relationships. Paris: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
  4. Jacobs, H. (1989). Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Design and Implementation. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, p. 8.
  5. http://tinyurl.com/pattersonk-12

 

Through my research on transdisciplinary abilities and visual-reasoning abilities my beliefs in interdisciplinary learning were reinforced and enhanced. As an educator we must look beyond our own specific content in order to help students to make connections through their learning that will best serve them in the challenges of living, working, and thriving in an ever-changing global community.

 

 

Transdisciplinary Abilities:

Recognizing geometric ideas and relationships and apply them to other disciplines and to problems that arise in the classroom or in everyday life.

 

Visual Reasoning Abilities:

Identifying and building a three-dimensional object from two-dimensional representations of that object.

 

Transdisciplinary Abilities Description/Explanations:

2D digital fabrication of artifacts is definitely transdiciplinary, and it requires students to be able to use visual-reasoning abilities to solve problems.

The transdisciplinary approach focuses on the inquiry or process itself through the lens of those disciplines covered. A transdisciplinary model of instruction focuses on authentic learning, new perspectives, current issues within the context of multiple disciplines. 

 

In Basarab Nicolescu's “The Transdisciplinary Evolution of Learning, “transdisciplinary learning is described as a new kind of education for the 21st Century emphasizing four pillars:

 

  • Learning to know - This is the capability of making connections, adapting to changes and knowing how to learn.  Most notably, this refers to the inquiry-based approach to learning such as the scientific process or research and information fluency.
  • Learning to do - Transdisciplinary learning is framed in the idea of project-based learning or performance tasks that demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge in a creative manner.
  • Learning to live together - The interconnectedness of the world makes this aspect even more urgent for a need to be able to collaborate on a local and global scale.
  • Learning to be - The life-long journey of self-discovery must be part of the process of learning.

 

 

 

 

Source Ideas retrieved from:  http://www.childrensengineering.com/CEEDesignLoop2010.pdf

 

NAEA 2d 3d design workshop CEEDesignLoop2010.pdf

 

 

 

 

3D Lesson Plans:

 

Mrs. Church's 3D Lesson Plans Page

 

 

 

 

WHAT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO 2D OR 3D PRINTER???

 

First for 3D printing you could Utilize one of the online 3D model printing services mentioned above:

 

3D HUBS:  Less expensive, localized, printing material capabilities (ABS, PLA, and colors) range from printer to printer

SHAPEWAYS:  More expensive, shipping fees required, but has full color and SLS (multiple medium capabilities)

 

For 3D Artifacts Without Using a 3D Model Printing Service Provider

 

Going old school works here as well, you can use many different sculptural methods to arrive at a 3D artifact after student creation of 3D model using digital fabrication software:

 

Clay (kiln fired, self-drying, oil-based)

Wax Carving

Soap Carving

Wire Sculpture

Plaster of Paris

 

 

 

 

Teacher Resources:

 

*original resource list compiled by Dr. Shaunna Smith at Texas State University-San Marcos, Texas (edited and amended by Rhonda Viola Church, art educator at Brazosport High School Freeport; and Texas graduate student in Educational Technology at Texas State University San Marcos, Texas)

 

TECHNICAL RESOURCES

CONCEPTS & CONTENT RESOURCES

   

COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS

 

OS (Operating System): Linux

   

 

SOFTWARE

 

Mozilla

     

Firefox

     

Libreoffice

LIBREOFFICE Website

LIBREOFFICE: Discover...What is Libreoffice???   

 

 

Gimp

(GNU Image Manipulation Program)

GIMP Website

GIMP Features Overview

   

 

Inkscape: Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows (an Open Source Professional Vector Graphics Editor an alternative to Adobe Illustrator or Coreldraw)

INKSCAPE: A Professional Vector Graphics Editor Website,/a>

INKSCAPE Tutorials

     

Xubuntu

XUBUNTU Website

XUBUNTU Feature TOUR

 

Lubuntu

LUBUNTU Information

   

 

OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE

 

Arduino

ARDUIO Website

 

Beaglebone Black 

BEAGLEBONE BLACK on Website beagleboard.org

Getting Started with BeagleBone & BeagleBone Black

 

Rasberry Pi or RASPY

RASBERRY PI Website

Lesson 1: Getting Started with RASBERRY PI   

 

 

3D DESIGN SOFTWARE & HARDWARE

 

**3Dtin.com

(not open source but free, works on Chromebooks & has language feature for ELL's)

Login page for 3Dtin

 

3D HUBS

3D HUBS an Online 3D Printing Service

3D HUBS Info on How to Find a Printer and Select Your Materials

 

BLENDER (3D Design Software):  Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows

BLENDER Website

     

FREECAD: (Available for Linux, Mac, Windows)

FREECAD: 3D DESIGN SOFTWARE Website(Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows)

FREECAD: Getting Started

FREECAD: Tutorials

 

**Repetier Host

(only older versions, which are still available are open source) 

 

SLIC3R SOFTWARE:  G-code Editor for 3D Printers

SLIC3R: Website

SLIC3R Manuel

 

TinkerCAD

TinkerCAD Website

TinkerCAD Tutorial Videos

 

OpenSCAD

OpenSCAD Website

OpenSCAD Downloads Page for your system: Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, and other systems

OpenSCAD Gallery

 

NOT OPEN SOURCE:  3D Modeling With Your IPad Apps

Teach With Your IPad Website

How to Teach 3D Modeling with Your IPad Apps

 

Printrbot Jr. 3D Printer

Printrbot Getting Started Guide (6/2013)

Video: Setting up the Printrbot Jr. (YouTube, length 27:16)

Dr. Smith's Printrbot Jr. Setup Cheat Sheet (.docx)

 

Printrbot Simple 3D Printer

Printrbot Simple Kit

Printrbot Simple Manual

PrintrBot Simple, V2 3D printer configuration settings

 

ADVANCED

OCTOPRINT (Open Source 3D Printer Web Interface): Controls Your 3D Printer Over the Web

Diigo 3DPrinting/Technology Groups

3D Printing Forums

 

MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONTENT

STEAM

Rhode Island School of Design's STEM to STEAM

Mini-Lecture by Dr. Shaunna Smith:

Building Multidisciplinary Connections with 3D Printing (Prezi)

The MAKE Lab: Making Awesome Knowledge-building Experiences

 

3D PRINTING CURRICULUM

Printrbot Learn By Making Website

Printrbot Learn: 3D Printing in Schools Lessons and Resources

 

 

 

 

3D Printing

.stl Inspiration

Find an Existing .stl file and download it to your computer to modify in 3D

modeling software, or just Print It!

 

Libre 3D Open Source Website

Youmagine.com Website

3D HUBS Website

3D HUBS info on how to Print Your 3D Designs if YOU DO NOT HAVE A 3D PRINTER!!!

 

 

3D Printing Art History Resources

 

THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE REPOSITORY OF 3D MODELS/ARTIFACTS

BRITISH MUSEUM REPOSITORY OF 3D MODELS/ARTIFACTS

NEW YORK METROPOLITAN MUSEUM REPOSITORY OF 3D MODELS/ARTIFACTS

 

 

 



 

 

 

OS (Operating System): Linux

 

 

Film production

For years Linux has been the platform of choice in the film industry. The first major film produced on Linux servers was 1997's Titanic.[119][120] Since then major studios including DreamWorks Animation, Pixar, Weta Digital, and Industrial Light & Magic have migrated to Linux.[121][122][123] According to the Linux Movies Group, more than 95% of the servers and desktops at large animation and visual effects companies use Linux.[124]

 

Use in government

Linux distributions have also gained popularity with various local and national governments. The federal government of Brazil is well known for its support for Linux.[125][126] News of the Russian military creating its own Linux distribution has also surfaced, and has come to fruition as the G.H.ost Project.[127] The Indian state of Kerala has gone to the extent of mandating that all state high schools run Linux on their computers.[128][129] China uses Linux exclusively as the operating system for its Loongson processor family to achieve technology independence.[130] In Spain, some regions have developed their own Linux distributions, which are widely used in education and official institutions, like gnuLinEx in Extremadura and Guadalinex in Andalusia. France and Germany have also taken steps toward the adoption of Linux.[131]

(Information above retrieved from:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_

 

 

SOFTWARE:

 

A company called Xtra-pc is selling “easy” installer for Linux. this company is marketing and selling what can be completely legally downloaded for free. along these same lines.  I have questioned the concept of schools throwing away numerous unsupported windows xp computers in which the hardware is still viable for student learning when they are still viable for word processing, research use, and with Linux and Libreoffice, and for use with a 3D printer.  http://www.xtra-pc.com/

 

Another company, Pcretro.com, bills themselves as home of the $50 laptop. they install a light-weight version of Linux on older XP spec laptops. for the price point, the laptop may be low on ram, but that is easily and cheaply remedied.  

 

If you can acquire some old Windows XP or greater PC’s through your school, or through getting the word out and having people donate, you can give them new life by installing a light-weight version of Linux. my suggestion would be either Xubuntu or Lubuntu.

 

 

How to:

 

WARNING!!!  DANGER!!!  WARNING!!!

 

All Data on the Computer will be LOST!!!

 

  • Go to either website and download the .iso file to burn to cd or dvd

 

 

Xubuntu: http://xubuntu.org

 

 

 

Lubuntu: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu

 

  1. Burn installation .iso

  2. Enter bios of “target” pc and set boot order to boot from the cd/dvd drive before booting from the hard drive.

  3. Restart PC and follow installation instructions.

 

NOTE:

 

Once Linux is installed, additional software may be installed through the “software center” much like the current and probably familiar Android, IOS (Mac), or Microsoft App stores.

 

 

MRS. CHURCH'S EDTECH NAEA OPEN SOURCE INFORMATION PAGE

 

 

3D DESIGN SOFTWARE   with CHROMEBOOKS

 

 

If your school has Chromebooks, the operating system is open source related, your students have some Web 2.0 tools available to them that will work on a Chromebook’s increased security environment and limited processor speed.  Tinkercad is a free user friendly 3D design tool that allows the importation of 3D files.  Also, www.3dtin.com is a free Web 2.0 tool which does not allow importation of 3D files.  However, it does have a language choice function which provides scaffolding for English Language Learners to help facilitate student mastery of content.

 

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