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  Module 1: What Is 3D Printing?
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  Overview
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  In this module, you will learn what 3D printing is, how 3D printers work, and the type of objects you can make using this revolutionary new technology.
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  Time
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  This module should take
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   approximately 3.25 hours
  </strong>
  of dedicated time to complete, with its videos and assignments.
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  Reading
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 <p>
  3DPrinting.com. (n.d.).
  <a href="http://3dprinting.com/what-is-3d-printing/">
   What is 3D printing?
  </a>
 </p>
 <p>
  Feel free to find other readings or resources and share them with others in our discussion forums.
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  Lessons
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  The lessons for this module are listed below (with assignments in bold italics):
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      Lesson Title
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     <strong>
      Estimated Time Required
     </strong>
    </p>
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    <p>
     3D Printing Insights
    </p>
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    <p>
     60 minutes
    </p>
   </td>
  </tr>
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   <td>
    <p>
     <strong>
      <em>
       What Would You Make? Exercise
      </em>
     </strong>
    </p>
   </td>
   <td>
    <p>
     30 minutes
    </p>
   </td>
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   <td>
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     3D Printing: Facts &amp; Concepts
    </p>
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    <p>
     30 minutes
    </p>
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   <td>
    <p>
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      <em>
       Module 1 Practice Quiz
      </em>
     </strong>
    </p>
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   <td>
    <p>
     15 minutes
    </p>
   </td>
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   <td>
    <p>
     More 3D Printing Insights
    </p>
   </td>
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    <p>
     45 minutes
    </p>
   </td>
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   <td>
    <p>
     <strong>
      <em>
       Module 1 Quiz
      </em>
     </strong>
    </p>
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    <p>
     15 minutes
    </p>
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  Goals and Objectives
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  Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
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   <p>
    Understand what 3D printing is.
   </p>
  </li>
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   <p>
    Explain how 3D printing works.
   </p>
  </li>
  <li>
   <p>
    Describe the types of things you can make with a 3D printer.
   </p>
  </li>
 </ul>
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  Key Phrases/Concepts
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 <p>
  Keep your eyes open for the following key terms or phrases as you interact with the lectures and complete the activities. For definitions of the terms, please see the
  <strong>
   <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/3d-printing-revolution/supplement/515pX/glossary">
    Glossary
   </a>
  </strong>
  .
 </p>
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   <p>
    Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
   </p>
  </li>
  <li>
   <p>
    Fusion360
   </p>
  </li>
  <li>
   <p>
    Hackerspace
   </p>
  </li>
  <li>
   <p>
    MakerBot
   </p>
  </li>
  <li>
   <p>
    PrintrBot
   </p>
  </li>
  <li>
   <p>
    Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
   </p>
  </li>
  <li>
   <p>
    Stereolithography (SLA)
   </p>
  </li>
  <li>
   <p>
    Thingiverse
   </p>
  </li>
  <li>
   <p>
    TinkerCad
   </p>
  </li>
  <li>
   <p>
    Thermoplastic
   </p>
  </li>
  <li>
   <p>
    Ultimaker
   </p>
  </li>
 </ul>
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  Getting and Giving Help
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  You can get/give help via the following means:
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    Use the
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     <a href="https://courserahelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/">
      Learner Help Center
     </a>
    </strong>
    to find information regarding specific technical problems. For example, technical problems would include error messages, difficulty submitting assignments, or problems with video playback. If you cannot find an answer in the documentation, you can also report your problem to the Coursera staff by clicking on the
    <strong>
     Contact Us!
    </strong>
    link available on each topic's page within the Learner Help Center.
   </p>
  </li>
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   <p>
    Use the
    <strong>
     <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/3d-printing-revolution/forum/raF9OPHjEeWTdBIkpCpI1Q/discussions?sort=lastActivityAtDesc&amp;page=1">
      Course Suggestions
     </a>
    </strong>
    forum to report errors in lecture video content, assignment questions and answers, assignment grading, text and links on course pages, or the content of other course materials. University of Illinois staff and community TAs will monitor this forum and respond to issues.
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