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Learning by Making:
The Illinois MakerLab
Aric RindfleischVishal Sachdev
University of IllinoisJuly 11, 2013
3D PRINTING EXPO: CHICAGO
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Agenda
1. Experiential Learning
2. 3D Printing Initiatives in Higher Ed
3. The Illinois MakerLab
4. Implications for Business
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Experiential Learning
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I HEAR AND I FORGET
I SEE AND I REMEMBER
I DO AND I UNDERSTAND
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Experiential Learning
1. Participative
2. Interactive
3. Real world contact
4. Uncertainty
5. Feedback
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Market Information Lab
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Student Comments “It was empowering to be in control of something
so innovative. I almost felt like I was part of making history.”—Ellen
“This exercise was my favorite because we were actually able to make a product that we could touch and hold.”—Michelle
“It allows consumers to be creators rather than buyers. I think this is one of the coolest aspects of 3D printing because we no longer have to rely on corporations for all of our needs.”—Mike
“There was a feeling of accomplishment and pride that came with making the cookie cutter.”—Rachel
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Definition: Learning by Making
“Learning by making involves an interactive and hands-on process in which students learn through the design and creation of new objects.”—Rindfleisch & Sachdev 2013
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3D Printing Initiatives
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3D Printing Service
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3D Print Club
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ThinkLab
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think[box]
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“The future is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed.” —William Gibson
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“The world’s first Business School 3D Printing Lab”
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Our Mission
To provide University of Illinois students and faculty with the knowledge and resources to be at the forefront of the emerging Maker Movement.
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Our ProfileHardware: 10 MakerBot Replicator 3D Printers Software: Inventor & Tinkercad Number of Employees: 5 + multiple volunteers Number of Visitors (as of 7/9/13): 600+ Colleges Served: Business, Engineering, Letters & Science, Architecture & Art & Design Total Printing Hours: 1,000+ Press Coverage: Daily Illini, Perspectives Magazine, BizEd, WCIA News
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Our ActivitiesStudent Tours & Introduction to 3D Printing
Teaching and Research Support
Open Printing Sessions
Monthly Meetups
Tutorials
“Making Things” Course
Road Shows
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Our Lab
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Student Tours
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Jeff’s Lightbulbs
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Ben’s WiFi Display
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Tina’s Spider Shoes
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Robohand
Source: dezeen.com
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Tutorials
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“Making Things” Course
Learn: Product conceptualizationDigital design3D fabrication
Make: Identify a market needDesign a new productPrint prototypes
Share: Upload on ThingiverseMarket via Kickstarter, Ponoko, or Shapeways
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Business Implications
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Challenges1. Most students still haven’t
heard of 3D printing.
2. Less than 1% have ever seen a 3D printer in operation.
3. Even fewer have the skills to create their own designs.
4. Few schools offer hands-on 3D printing resources.
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An Easy Question
“If you could buy anything, what
would you buy?”
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A Tough Question
“If you could make anything, what
would you make?”
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Opportunities1. Access to 3D printers is rapidly
expanding outside of academia.
2. 3D design software is quickly becoming more accessible.
3. Contact with 3D printing is highly engaging and often addicting.
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Eric Chapman
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Engage with MakerLab
1. Corporate sponsorship opportunities
2. Faculty & student research projects
3. Students available for jobs & internships
4. 3D design & printing services
5. Guest speaker opportunities