Train-the-Teacher: MakerSpace Tool Trainings

As part of Generator's MakerSchool Program we now offer Train-the-Teacher: MakerSpace Tool Trainings, professional development courses that address safety and maintenance operations, curriculum integration, and lesson planning to utilize makerspace tools. Trainings include: Laser Cutter, 3D Printer; Vinyl Cutter; Sewing; and Electronics. This learning series will be offered every Fall, Winter, and Spring for the next three years to ensure our MakerSchool partners receive the necessary training to build out, sustain, and enhance STEAM learning through maker education. Each training has 12 spots that will be made first available to educators at MakerSchools, and then opened up to Vermont educators as space allows.

Specific Training Description

This training provides an introduction to cuttle.xyz, a free (with paid version) web-based design tool for laser and vinyl-cutting applications. Participants will learn how to optimize raster graphics (e.g. .jpg, .png), convert them to vector format, and how to combine and manipulate them in cuttle. Educators will leave with digital and paper copies of useful tutorials and a range of cool project ideas.

Participants will need to bring their own computer or chromebook; a mouse is recommended.

In partnership with the Greenway Institute, this training will be held in their Fab Lab at their Montpelier campus .