I was able to take a "Tool of the Week" workshop with the Innovation Hub's laser cutter. I had been to the Hub before because I am heavily involved on campus but I realized I had never even used a machine there. First, I had to watch a training video and score 100% on a quiz to become certified to use the machine. Then, I was given a tour of all the machines and how they could be useful to me as a student. Then, I was able to design something on Adobe Illustrator and use a plank of wood to begin cutting! I cut out a figurine of the Union clocktower. As a future teacher, things are expensive and salary is usually low. I want to create crates, pencil boxes, cubbies, decor, science experiments, and much more using the Hub. All I need is to provide the supplies. I can even etch on the name of my class or the subject, which means I can personalize it. I also thought about doing name tags for my students' desks with wood etching. I love this resource and plan on going a lot more often now!
