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3D Printing
What is it?
3D printing is a technique used to create solid objects by generating layers of material on top of each other. Depending on the printer, material used may be rubber, plastic, polyurethane-like objects, and more. In terms of education, 3D printing provides a more authentic exploration of objects that may not be readily available to universities.
See: How 3D Printing Actually Works. Mashable.com http://mashable.com/2013/03/28/3d-printing-explained/
Examples
- The future of higher education: reshaping universities through 3D printing. http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/19/reshaping-universities-through-3d-printing/
- EDUCAUSE - 7 things you should know about 3D Printing. http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7086.pdf.
Video 
- 3D Printing | Fw:Thinking - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYRDVMZ3TbY
