I was amazed at the leaps 3D printing has taken, but more amazed at the availability of 3D imaging to the public. OU students have free access to download a program called AutoDesk Remake, 3D imaging software, so we can make very detailed 3D images.
Something used in classrooms is a Structure Scanner, an infrared laser iPad attachment that allows students to make a 3D image of each other with the iPad camera interface that is a lot like taking a panoramic photo. So they walk around each other with the camera app and this $300 accessory take the 3D image. I could see myself using this in my future classroom with a science lesson. Students could take 3D images of different plants they find around their home for a lesson in plant biology or about different types of trees or even about flower anatomy!
Something used in classrooms is a Structure Scanner, an infrared laser iPad attachment that allows students to make a 3D image of each other with the iPad camera interface that is a lot like taking a panoramic photo. So they walk around each other with the camera app and this $300 accessory take the 3D image. I could see myself using this in my future classroom with a science lesson. Students could take 3D images of different plants they find around their home for a lesson in plant biology or about different types of trees or even about flower anatomy!