3Doodler
3Doodler is a 3D pen that extrudes heated plastic from the pen’s nozzle. With a 3D pen you can draw a graphic on any flat surface — or, you can even “draw” 3D structures in mid-air.
What it can do for you?
An EdTech in Focus event is a great opportunity for your teachers and administrators to learn about new classroom technologies, and to learn how to better integrate the technologies they already have. EdTech in Focus is also a fantastic way to network with nearby districts and learn about their successes and challenges when implementing their technology initiatives.
How does it work?
While we encourage teachers to attend, the primary audience should be administrators from the host district and surrounding districts (we recommend hosting a minimum of 10 administrators). Sessions can be run in two different models depending on the space, staffing, and agenda of the event:
Option 1: Station-based sessions that are run simultaneously and have participants rotate between the stations.
Option 2: A single session where all participants attend together with short breaks in between.
What does the schedule typically look like?
3Doodler is a 3D pen that extrudes heated plastic from the pen’s nozzle. With a 3D pen you can draw a graphic on any flat surface — or, you can even “draw” 3D structures in mid-air.
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