It has been my joy and privilege to be an instructor for Kids Can CAD Academy over the past 4 years. It is our mission as instructors, guides and facilitators to introduce students of all backgrounds, learning styles, education levels and abilities to the wonderful world of 3D design and 3D printing. We believe that through CAD (Computer Aided Design) students can learn useful skills such as:
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Time management
Project management
3D Spatial awareness
Creativity
Math/Geometry
Teamwork and many more social skills from working in a group/team
Not only are these skills valuable to learn in school, but they are also transferable, portable and useful as students move on to higher education institutions and career paths.
How We Serve the Community
As part of our outreach, we are spreading the word about 3D design and 3D printing and its availability and relativity for all students. Kids Can CAD makes learning this technology accessible to all communities. Most workshops take place at various public libraries and are open to all students in the areas.
In addition, as a further effort to make 3D printers accessible to more students, Kids Can CAD has partnered with STEAM Success Foundation to donate 3D printers to local public libraries.
Congratulations!
To the Georgetown Public Library in Georgetown, TX as the first recipient of a FREE donated 3D printer courtesy of Kids Can CAD Academy and the STEAM Success Foundation. Having a printer at the local library provides direct access to 3D printing to members of Georgetown and the surrounding areas. We are so excited to see what your students create. Thank you for all you do for the community!
Written by Lorraine Zajac (8/2019)