3D Printing and Literacy
10/12/2023 | 1m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Using a 3D printer is one way young readers can enhance their digital and media literacy.
When kids are allowed to combine technology with reading, they practice literacy in a whole different way. Learning how to operate a 3D printer, even turning it on and off, exposes young readers to technology. It strengthens their analytical thinking too – especially if something doesn’t go as planned! It's also is a great way to make elements of a story come to life in three dimensions.
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.
3D Printing and Literacy
10/12/2023 | 1m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
When kids are allowed to combine technology with reading, they practice literacy in a whole different way. Learning how to operate a 3D printer, even turning it on and off, exposes young readers to technology. It strengthens their analytical thinking too – especially if something doesn’t go as planned! It's also is a great way to make elements of a story come to life in three dimensions.
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When adults help their kids access and understand media, their ability to read can improve.
Here at the Rutherford County Technology Engagement Center the 3D printer is a great way to combine literacy and technology.
Just check out your local library for this great resource.
For instance, Fort loves Thomas the Train.
After reading a book about his favorite character, we talk about what Thomas might look like in three dimensions.
- Isn't that neat?
(Fort laughs) - Once kids are comfortable with a technology, Thomas the Train is transformed from the pages of the book into a 3D train.
With the help of an adult, children learn how a 3D printer operates.
Recognizing symbols like on and off are simple ways to incorporate reading.
Being exposed to technology can strengthen a child's analytical thinking, especially if something doesn't go as planned.
It's a valuable lesson to figure out how to start over.
- [Fort] Choo choo.
- [Announcer] Made possible by the generous support of the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation.
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.