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3D printing is gaining traction in educational institutions across America and the world. Inspiring a new generation of learners, it combines problem-solving skills with creativity and innovation. However, quite often the focus is on how 3D printing can benefit students, not teachers. Let’s change that. I’d like to take a closer look at the seven key teacher benefits of using 3D printing in education.  

Our teacher approved be3D Academy is developed to play an important role in teaching through 3D lesson plans. Looking at technology (the T in STEAM), this is the third in our series of be3D Academy resources to support teaching STEAM subjects.  

Using 3D printers in the classroom greatly increases student engagement and adds an exciting new element to your teaching toolkit. However, the reality of time constraints, hectic schedules, paperwork and parent meetings means finding the time to develop lessons that use 3D printing to convey a complex subject is challenging. You’ve told us this and we took it to heart.