"It took me a while, but what I finally realized was that 3D printing and design is not what I am teaching, but rather how I am teaching. Anyone can hit the print button on the computer. Sure, there are technical skills that both the teacher and students need in order to make a design and have it print out correctly but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The Makers Empire software allows kids to express themselves and to show what they have learned in the other realms of curriculum... Having a 3D printer in my classroom opened my eyes to incredible new software that has provided my students with an opportunity to create openly. 3D printing and design has made me a better teacher but only after taking a step back and being a student once again."