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3D printers have revolutionized various industries, including education, in so many ways. Dentists can 3D print custom dentures, surgeons can print prosthetic limbs, and automotive manufacturers can print custom parts for airplanes, cars, and so much more. Thanks to...
Forward Education Setting Out to Make Climate Education Mainstream We have some exciting news and wanted you to be the first to hear it! Over the past year, the InkSmith team has been hard at work completely redeveloping our popular...
Celebrating Earth Day with Climate Action
Earth Day is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect time to explore the impacts of climate change on our planet. It’s one of the most pressing issues facing our world today, and it’s never too early to start teaching...
Our Favourite Climate Action Kit Project Tweets
Since its introduction in 2019, the Climate Action Kit has delivered purpose-driven coding education to thousands of students. The micro:bit-powered inventor's kit was designed to empower students through STEM education to tackle climate change issues through the lens of the...
International Women's Day: Celebrating Women in STEM
March 8th is International Women’s Day, a global day to recognize and celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also a call to action to reinforce a commitment to women’s equality. This year, we’re celebrating...
Meet the newest editions of InkSmith’s Climate Action Kit
We’d like to introduce you to the newest edition of the InkSmith Climate Action Kit! Our goal at InkSmith is to improve purpose-driven coding education, and we take your feedback to heart. That’s why we decided to create one combined Climate...
New to Teaching Coding? Here's how to get started this year
A national survey of elementary and middle school teachers in Canada conducted by the C.D. Howe Institute in 2020 found that 53% of teachers felt adequately prepared to teach STEM subjects, with nearly all agreeing that there was room to improve...
How to Prepare Your 3D Printer for a Holiday Break
The InkSmith Team is excited for the holiday break, and we know teachers and educators are too! There’s a lot to do to prepare your classroom for time away, including making sure your students take home everything they need, but...
‘Tis the season for 3D printing holiday gifts and decorations! As the year winds down and the holidays approach, educators and students look forward to a much-needed break. The last week before a break is a perfect time to engage...