iPads, MakerEd and More in Education

The mobile application is the fastest growing digital market. According to all projections, it will continue to rise at a significant rate mostly due to increased penetration of the internet and smartphones. Various researchers predict that the mobile application market will reach $188.9B worldwide by the end of 2020. At the same time, many mavericks around the world use ios app development not only to make a fortune but also to take a stand, promote their cause and fight social and environmental issues. Let’s dive into some exciting, mobile app projects made by students.

We are in an exciting time in education, where innovative topics like Design Thinking, Rapid Prototyping, Entrepreneurism, Engineering Design, High Quality Project-Based Learning, and The Future of Work are at the center of discussion. How can we give our students the chance to master content knowledge while integrating these student-centered approaches to education in the classroom? For the last five years, 3D printing has been an important part of my classroom because it encourages an innovation mindset, exposes students to elements of design thinking, and fosters self-directed learning.