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TinkerCAD is a free to use, intuitively designed user friendly web-basedapp for creating and printing 3D models.Users can start from scratch or import 2D & 3D templates to modify and rrevise individually or in collaboration.TinkerCAD is compatible with all3D printer models, devices andoperating systems.Paid accounts are provided the abilityto control distribution of their modelsand are able to access all CreativeCommons licenses. [1]Commons licenses. [1]

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FEATURES TinkerCAD provides a number of tools and tutorials to enable students

to explore and learn about the process of 3D modelling. As TinkerCAD requires no prior 3D modelling experience, it is an excellent classexcellent classroom tool for scaffolding students learning the design process through manipulating basic and complex shapes in a visual format.

TinkerCAD can become a foundational tool in Problem-Based-Learning (or pLearning (or project based) activities harnessing student's interests toward constructivist learning methods across all years and curriculums.

TinkerCAD was the first browser-based 3D design tool to arrive on the market in 2011, before beingacquiacquired by Autodesk in 2013, joining its many 123D products.

TUTORIAL TinkerCAD provides clear step by step tutorials and associated clips

to learn the basic tools.The interface has a simple andintuitive navigation system wherelearners construct knowledge asthey manipulate tools in the pthey manipulate tools in the program.

The drag and drop system of tooluse allows users of all ages to workwith the interface.

As Minecraft competitions continueto flourish in schools, TinkerCADprovides another level of interactionand cand creativity as users can designbuildings and characters to importinto Minecraft.

TinkerCAD is an effective tool forengaging students in collaborativeclass assignments as studentswork together and provide constantfeedback.feedback.

INTUITIVE TinkerCAD is the current leader infree Web based 3D modelling for

beginners and worthy of inclusionin any school across Australia.

TinkerCAD is limited by its needto work with pre-determined shapesmaking sculptural forms andmaking sculptural forms andcomplex shapes difficult to model.

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