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.
(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)
- Meeth, L.R. (1978). "Interdisciplinary Studies: Integration of Knowledge and Experience." Change. 10, p. 6-9.
- Piaget, J. (1972). The Epistemology of Interdisciplinary Relationships. Paris: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
- Piaget, J. (1972). The Epistemology of Interdisciplinary Relationships. Paris: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
- Jacobs, H. (1989). Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Design and Implementation. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, p. 8.
- 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
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CONCEPTS & CONTENT RESOURCES
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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
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
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
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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
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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
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Burn installation .iso
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Enter bios of “target” pc and set boot order to boot from the cd/dvd drive before booting from the hard drive.
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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.
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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