Teachers Notes
Below are some guidelines to assist in the smooth running of the unit.
- It is important for teachers to promote creativity and assist those whoa re struggling with an initial idea. Some students will jump right in and have 100 things they want to include whereas others may need a little push in the right direction.
- Make sure you are familiar with the technology. This will help a lot!
- Be explicit with your instructions. Make sure students are aware of exactly what you want them to be doing at different stages of the process.
- Be aware, the application (123D Creature) will need to be purchased and set up on ipads prior to these lessons. It is currently $1.99.
- This unit is focused on creating a 3D image, keep referring to this throughout the unit so students have a purpose and an end goal.
- The creative process is important in this unit and students should be given time to experiment with different features of the application. Teachers should introduce the basic features to students so they can begin with their work.
- It is natural for student ideas to morph and change along the way. Ensure you are supportive of this and facilitate learning and progress.
- NOTE: When using 123D Creature, ensure the mirroring tool is activated when sculpting to ensure both sides of the animal is equal.
- It is important for teachers to promote creativity and assist those whoa re struggling with an initial idea. Some students will jump right in and have 100 things they want to include whereas others may need a little push in the right direction.
- Make sure you are familiar with the technology. This will help a lot!
- Be explicit with your instructions. Make sure students are aware of exactly what you want them to be doing at different stages of the process.
- Be aware, the application (123D Creature) will need to be purchased and set up on ipads prior to these lessons. It is currently $1.99.
- This unit is focused on creating a 3D image, keep referring to this throughout the unit so students have a purpose and an end goal.
- The creative process is important in this unit and students should be given time to experiment with different features of the application. Teachers should introduce the basic features to students so they can begin with their work.
- It is natural for student ideas to morph and change along the way. Ensure you are supportive of this and facilitate learning and progress.
- NOTE: When using 123D Creature, ensure the mirroring tool is activated when sculpting to ensure both sides of the animal is equal.