Creative Design App Combines Augmented Reality with 3D Printing

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Teachers create and assign lessons to classes, and kids use the app to create scenes using the object library or uploads from Thingiverse.

3DBear AR

3D design and augmented reality merge in creative, interactive app 

Pros: Students can independently or collaboratively design and create scenes that fit any subject area.

Cons: You'll have to go searching for tutorials; while learning through experimentation can be engaging, the lack of hints may frustrate some kids.

Bottom Line: A great fit for classroom or makerspace settings as long as kids have compatible devices. 

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App of the Day picks are selected from the top edtech tools reviewed by Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. 

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