Vol. 20 / 2025 – International Conference on Virtual Learning
3D printing in education - a way to foster learners' activity and improve their creativity and design skills
Nadezhda ANGELOVA
3D printing is one of the new technologies increasingly involved in training at different stages - from schools to universities. Although devices and supplies are still quite expensive and not all educational institutions can afford them, the benefits of their application have been proven over the recent years. Many authors present their experience and describe the possibilities for active learning by creating 3D models of complex systems, anatomical body parts, and machine parts that make learners go deeper into acquiring mathematical concepts. 3D printing in training engages learners and improves their practical skills; they become creators, not just passive information consumers. Even when learning is online, it is possible to set collective tasks for the preparation of 3D models, and then they will be combined and implemented by the teacher. These models can be used as a teaching tool in various disciplines and can also be sold. This improves learners’ teamwork skills and develops their communication and entrepreneurial abilities. The main purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of 3D technology, its areas of application, and the benefits of its successful application in education so that new digital learners are prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
Keywords:
3D printing,
3D models,
education,
Active learning
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Nadezhda ANGELOVA,
"3D printing in education - a way to foster learners' activity and improve their creativity and design skills",
International Conference on Virtual Learning,
ISSN 2971-9291, ISSN-L 1844-8933,
vol. 20,
pp. 119- 128,
2025.
https://doi.org/10.58503/icvl-v20y202510