Re4VET: Reverse Engineering
Course Summary
This course is intended for any teacher/educator who desires to use the technology of 3d design/scanning/printing in the classroom, to increase or develop the creativity and design thinking mindset of their students.
The reverse engineering process includes 3d scanning of an object and a) 3d printing directly for cloning or b) modifying the object (3d design) & then 3d printing an improved version.
Engineering is a very versatile industry that is always getting creative. Using creativity and innovation, engineers create never-before-seen products that benefit their communities. They play a key role in expanding the local economy and sparking business exchanges. However, one question remains: how do engineers innovate in such a fast-paced environment? The answer is the reverse, literally. Reverse engineering plays a huge role in sparking innovative and productive minds that produce necessities across every industry. The reverse engineering process includes taking apart worn-down products to examine how individual parts work and incorporating past inventions into new ones. Reverse engineering is common in such diverse fields as software engineering, entertainment, automotive, consumer products, microchips, chemicals, electronics, and mechanical designs. For example, when a new machine comes to market, competing manufacturers may buy one machine and disassemble it to learn how it was built and how it works. During the course, teachers/trainers will gain valuable skills/knowledge about how to apply the reverse engineering process and the technologies of 3d scanning and printing to instill creativity, design thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit in their students. The ability of reverse engineering to inspire creative and new ideas proves its dynamic in increasing the employability of future professionals and the formation of an innovative entrepreneurial spirit. The content of the course is based on the educational material produced during the small-scale partnership Erasmus+ “Reverse Engineering for VET”, KA2 2022-2-DE-02-KA210-VET-000100472, in which e-Nable Greece participated as a partner. As our courses are technology-oriented and require hardware, we provide our courses with a maximum number of 10 people. Furthermore, we are flexible for providing this course on any desired date for a group of more than 5 people.
Target Group
Teachers (secondary, vocational, adult, special needs), teacher trainers, careers officers, educational counselors and other professionals interested in education, learning and volunteering.
Course in Athens
Objectives
- Provide teachers/educators/trainers with practical ideas for how they can incorporate 3d printing & scanning technology into their existing lessons.
- Bring in contact teachers/educators with the amazing world of 3d printing & scanning technology.
- Provide educators/teachers with the knowledge and skills to design and print a 3d subject for their classroom.
- Provide educators/teachers with the knowledge and skills to 3d scan an object and improve its function by applying modifications throughout 3d design.
- Introduction of the Design Thinking Process.
- Demonstrate its appropriateness for Project Based Learning (PBL) implementation.
Course Fees:
Price: 560 euros
Included in price: Course
Number of participants: 10
Certification on completion: Yes
Sessions
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Course schedule
1st Day
9:30-14:00 Participants arrival
15:00 – 17:30 Course Introduction. Teambuilding Exercises. Presentation of organizations (e-Nable and schools)
18:00 – 20:00 Networking Activities
2nd Day
9:30-11:00 What is Reverse Engineering. Basic terminology for 3d printing and 3d scanning, introductory exercise
11:00-11:15 Coffee Break
11:15-12:30 Basic parts of a 3d printer, Getting to know 3d printing, introductory exercise
12:30-12:45 Coffee Break
12:45-13:45 Basic parts of a 3d Scanner
13:45-14:00 Coffee Break
14:00-15:00 The use of reverse engineering in education. Related pedagogical trends.
3rd Day
9:30-11:00 Slicing Process- Slicers – Basic Settings
11:00-11:15 Coffee Break
11:15-12:30 Slicing Process- Slicers – Basic Settings
12:30-12:45 Coffee Break
12:45-13:45 Troubleshooting a print
13:45-14:00 Coffee Break
14:00-15:00 Calibration designs (bed leveling, changing filament, e-steps, clogged nozzle)
4th Day
9:30-11:00 Tinkercad Design
11:00-11:15 Coffee Break
11:15-12:30 Tinkercad Design
12:30-14:00 Useful online applications/tools for 3D printing
5th Day
9:30-11:00 Tips, methods for scanning objects
11:00-11:15 Coffee Break
11:15-12:30 3D scanning software
12:30-12:45 Coffee Break
12:45-13:45 3D scanning hands-on
13:45-14:00 Coffee Break
14:00-15:00 3D scanning hands-on
6th Day
9:30-11:00 3D scanning with your smartphone
11:00-11:15 Coffee Break
11:15-12:30 3D scanning with your smartphone – hands-on
12:30-12:45 Coffee Break
12:45-13:45 Exercise: Design two lesson plans for reverse engineering, one for cloning and the other for evolving a device tool (or metrology). Study cases
13:45-14:00 Coffee Break
14:00-15:00 Exercise: Design two lesson plans for RE, one for cloning and the other for evolving a device tool (or metrology). Study cases
7th Day
9:30-11:00 How will you use reverse engineering in the classroom – ideas
11:00-11:15 Coffee Break
11:15-12:30 Discussion about future projects – exchanging contacts – certifications