Introduction
The purpose of this module is to raise Andragogs’ awareness and ability to use 3D printing (3DP) in Adult Education and to extend and develop their competences, thus enabling them to perform effective training of low-skilled adults in the field of 3DP. In addition to the specific pedagogical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for providing Adult Education, the Andragogs need also technical knowledge and the goal of this module is to deliver it.
The module will include basic information about 3D printing approach, terminology, advantages and limitations, main applications, available technologies, materials and equipment. In addition, the process steps needed for obtaining an object using 3DP will be described.
By the end of this module, you will learn:
- how to use 3DP for training of low-skilled adults,
- how does 3DP work,
- which are the advantages and limitations of 3DP,
- what 3D printing technologies exist today,
- which are the main applications of 3DP,
- what is a 3D printer,
- what kind of software is used in3DP,
- what materials are used in 3DP,
- how do you 3D print an object,
- how do you post-process a 3D printed part.