Generative CAD Services Limited, in partnership with Flashforge, has donated advanced 3D printers, Flashforge Adventurer 5M and 5M Pro, to select public schools across eastern and western Nigeria.
The initiative also included practical training sessions to equip educators and students with the skills needed to integrate 3D printing into classroom learning, thereby enhancing innovation, creativity, and technical education in the country’s public school system. The schools are Ibeku High School, Umuahia; Government Technical College, Aba; Government Technical College, Owerri; Omuma Secondary Technical School, Omuma; Smart Green School 1 and 2, Enugu; Vetland Primary School Complex, Oko-Oba and Fred Williams Primary School, Iju Station Complex, Lagos State.
The initiative tag ‘Light Up the Dream’ aimed at fostering student engagement, sparking creativity, and bridging the digital innovation gap in Nigerian schools.
It also marks a significant milestone in the journey to democratise access to digital fabrication tools in Nigerian classrooms. This phase expanded reach and impact by placing cutting-edge 3D printing technology into the hands of public school educators, unlocking their creative and instructional potential.
The initiative further aimed to introduce educators to 3D printing technology and its educational applications across various subjects and topics; equip schools with reliable 3D printing technology and classroom-ready materials; and empower teachers to design, print, and teach using digital tools that stimulate student imagination and solve real-world problems. Each school received two Kilograms of PLA filament and access to post-training support to encourage sustained usage and integration into the curriculum.
At the heart of the project was a two-day workshop series, tailored for educators.
Topics covered include: Fundamentals of 3D Printing & its relevance across various subjects; 3D Model sourcing via platforms such as TinkerCAD, Thingiverse, and Printables; Slicing with FlashPrint 5 for classroom-ready output; Hands-on printer operation with Adventurer 5M & 5M Pro; and Basic design tools and workflows using Tinkercad.
Teachers were encouraged to choose subject-relevant 3D models that enhance their lessons. For instance, English teachers chose models of vowel sounds, Physical Education teachers chose various sports equipment, Geography instructors chose globes, biology teachers chose human hearts, and mathematics teachers chose geometric shapes and angles.
“What struck me most was seeing the shift from thinking 3D printing was only for science and robotics classes to realising its potential across all subjects, from art and geography to English and beyond. The training opened their eyes to what is possible, and that is exactly the point: we are equipping classrooms not just with cutting-edge tools, but with the power to spark creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning,” Technical Lead Trainer, Light Up the Dream Initiative, Chukwuemeka James Agada said.
“The training opened their eyes to what is possible, and that is exactly the point: we are equipping classrooms not just with cutting-edge tools, but with the power to spark creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning”, said Chukwubuikem Felix Amaefule, the CEO of Generative CAD Services Limited.
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