Engineer, Invent & Make: Getting Started with FabMaker Studio (VIDEO)
From solar-powered homes to magnetic turtles and pop-up book reports, schools/programs across the country are using FabMaker Studio to encourage invention, creation, and engineering - all with paper.
Not sure how to get started? No worries we’ve got you covered in 4 easy steps!
Step 1: Watch Andrea Calvin as She Shares Her Tips & Tricks
Step 2: Tune into the Tutorials & Blogs
From how to use shapes to exploring the reflection tool, Peggy Healy Stearns, lead designer for FabMaker Studio, guides you through the the ins and outs of the program through these Quick Tips tutorial videos. Another awesome resource can be found on our Spotlight Blog. There your will find step-by-step guides from Peggy Healy Stearns and ideas pulled from the classroom.
Step 3: Give it a Go
If you have an account, hop into FabMaker Studio and take it for a test drive. Open a Ready-Made Project and send it to to your printer (our favorite one to start with is the house). Once you built the starter project, take it apart and build from scratch. How will you modify your design?
Step 4: Join the Conversation
Have a question or a a FABawesome idea to share? Join the FabMaker Studio Facebook Group. We are all in this together.
Want to Learn More? Send us an email at info@fablevisionlearning.com