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Learning by Making:
The Illinois MakerLab
Aric RindfleischVishal Sachdev
University of IllinoisJuly 11, 2013
3D PRINTING EXPO: CHICAGO
Agenda
1. Experiential Learning
2. 3D Printing Initiatives in Higher Ed
3. The Illinois MakerLab
4. Implications for Business
Experiential Learning
I HEAR AND I FORGET
I SEE AND I REMEMBER
I DO AND I UNDERSTAND
Experiential Learning
1. Participative
2. Interactive
3. Real world contact
4. Uncertainty
5. Feedback
Market Information Lab
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
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
3D Printing Initiatives
3D Printing Service
3D Print Club
ThinkLab
think[box]
“The future is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed.” —William Gibson
“The world’s first Business School 3D Printing Lab”
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.
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
Our ActivitiesStudent Tours & Introduction to 3D Printing
Teaching and Research Support
Open Printing Sessions
Monthly Meetups
Tutorials
“Making Things” Course
Road Shows
Our Lab
Student Tours
Jeff’s Lightbulbs
Ben’s WiFi Display
Tina’s Spider Shoes
Robohand
Source: dezeen.com
Tutorials
“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
Business Implications
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.
An Easy Question
“If you could buy anything, what
would you buy?”
A Tough Question
“If you could make anything, what
would you make?”
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.
Eric Chapman
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
