Originally posted at https://techplaygroundblog.wordpress.com/ Several things have been happening in the Emerging Technologies Creativity Research Lab this week! One, our 3D printer is having some filament issues, and as a result not all the prints are completing as expected. Two, our EDTC 3123 students (preservice teachers exploring processes through which they can incorporate digital technology into their classroom practices) are coming through to explore the resources in the Lab. The 3D printer is a big draw, and the challenges the filament issues present have given us some nifty opportunities.
Brad Hokansen (2018) suggests creativity can be developed as we make connections and new ideas from their experiences and knowledge. Additionally, studies indicate that intentional incorporation of student misconceptions (celebrate and use your mistakes!) helps students learn. Our fidgety 3D printer allowed us to help our preservice teachers experiment with combining these ideas. The print pictured above was originally intended to be two yellow flower stems. The filament slipped, the print stopped, and we ended up with an interesting yellow outline. Rather than being bummed about not getting flower stems, the future master educator wondered aloud what story the shape could tell, embracing the print failure and stretching her creativity. What story do you hear? I hear the story of yet another amazing, talented educator on the way to our kids’ classrooms. ~Kathy Essmiller
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