Open Source Classroom

Looking for 3D printing professional development opportunities?

Open source technologies?

Open source technologies, such as 3D printers, 3D CAD software, and micro controllers provide students with FREE access to educational opportunities that foster creativity and innovation.

What is 3D Literacy®?

Learning how to integrate 3D Printing, 3D CAD Design, and 3D Programming into creative and innovative activities.

Open Source Classroom...

Open source platforms provide unlimited access to learning activities both in and outside the classroom.

professional development

3D Literacy® + Creativity = Innovation

3D Literacy® Education

3D Printing
Workshops

Looking to advance your 3D printing skills?

3D CAD Design
Workshops

Are you ready to design your own ideas using CAD software?

3D Programming
Workshops

Interested in learning about Arduino and Raspberry Pi?

CNC Milling
Workshops

Did you know that you can build your own CNC Mill?

3DX - 3D Literacy® Certification Programs

These classes provide various 3D Literacy® Certification levels designed with rigorous educational challenges in areas of 3D printing, 3D CAD design, and 3D programming.

3D Literacy® Workshops

Combining the elements of 3D Literacy® opens infinite possibilities for creativity and innovation.

Open Source Classroom's
Maker Space

Join the maker movement and begin turning your mind into matter.

Open Source Classroom's
Maker Store

Browse a variety of 3D printing educational tools that will completely transform your 3D learning experience.

Open Source Resources

An evolving collection of useful, open source resources to further expand your journey towards 3D Literacy®.

Improving education, one teacher at a time.

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testimonials

John Bordeau

Computer Graphic Technology

Kankakee Community College

“I have been teaching 3D printing at the college level for six years. I assumed that I would be learning about assembling a 3D printer. However, in the process of assembling the 3D printer, I learned so much more about 3D printing than I could have ever imagined.”

Megan Taake

8th Grade STEM Education Teacher

Jerseyville Junior High School

“As a newbie to 3D printing, I wasn’t very confident going in. However, this workshop not only introduced me to 3D printing but provided the tools and encouragement I needed to build and operate my own. Each hour, students walk into my room amazed and can’t wait to design their own projects. Watching 25+ students stare in silence at the 3D printer is a pretty majestic thing to experience!”

John Swank

CAD and Woodworking

Mercer County High School

This is the 4th 3D Literacy® workshop I have attended and the 2nd 3D printer that I have built. Everything that you have presented has been very useful in the classroom and has led directly to an increase in student enthusiasm for the subject. Rob is magnificent at presenting this material and his passion for this is contagious…

Julie O’Riley

K-8 Digital Literacy

Kewanee School District

Great workshop! I recommend this class for anyone interested in 3D printing!!

Aaron Heartt

Agriculture

Mercer County High School

Excellent, cutting edge technology that puts our students on the leading edge of innovation and creativity. I have built both the 3D printer and CNC mill in Open Source Classroom’s workshops, and WOW!!! The students (and every else that see’s the machines in action) are completely blown away!!!

Kyle Taylor

Director of Information Technology

Orion CUSD 223

Building a 3D printer from scratch in 2 days and spending an entire day learning operation and maintenance techniques is a phenomenal experience!

Allen Snyder

Construction, Woods, Welding

Jerseyville Community High School

Building the printer was a great way to learn about 3D printers. Now our students are enthusiastic about learning and demanding printer time for their own projects. It’s really great to see that in the classroom! Excellent job by Rob and his staff. I couldn’t be happier with the class and my students LOVE IT!!!

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Professional Development Hours:

Mon 8am – 3pm

Tue 8am – 3pm

Wed 8am – 3pm

Thu 8am – 3pm

Fri 8am – 3pm

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

OSC's Maker Space Hours:

Mon 4pm – 9pm

Tue Closed – 3DX

Wed Closed – 3DX

Thu 4pm – 9pm

Fri 4pm – 9pm

Sat 9am – 3pm

Sun Closed