Maker Keychain

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I am an ambitious international student pursuing my Master's degree in Educational Technology at Concordia University. My background is rooted in teaching English as a Foreign Language, and I have successfully navigated this field for several years. My journey into 3D printing began just four months ago, with no prior knowledge of additive manufacturing. However, I quickly discovered the addictive nature of 3D design and printing, which has opened my eyes to new possibilities. With special thanks to Dr. Ann-Louise Davidson for introducing me to Education-Makers and 3D printing technology, I have been able to design, print, and invent solutions to everyday problems. I designed this simple keychain by combining drawing skills with vector image importing into SVG files and rearranging them as a 3D model STL file. As a proud member of Education-Makers, I am sharing it with you as a token of my appreciation. I am excited to apply for the #3DMCGILL competition because it offers me a chance to win a capable 3D printer that will enable me to pursue my research and expand my knowledge through technology at home. Education Makers was initiated by Dr. Ann-Louise Davidson in 2015, who is an Associate Professor of Education and Graduate Program Director for the MA in Educational Technology and the Graduate Diploma in Instructional Technology. She also serves as the Associate Director of the Milieux Institute for Arts, Culture and Technology and Director of the Milieux Makerspace initiative. Education Makers fosters learning communities around maker culture with schools, community organizations, colleges, and universities. Maker culture involves do-it-yourself tinkering using affordable open-source computers, electronics, and recycled items to promote sustainability, equity, social innovation, and community building. Over the centuries, education institutions have traditionally emphasized individual work and encapsulated knowledge to prepare learners for real-world challenges. However, Education Makers is pioneering a new model that engages learners in self-directed experiential learning through risk-tolerant, persistent problem-solving in interdependent communities tackling complex problems. Education Makers is grounded in research scholarship and community relevance. We create partnerships to engage learners from 9 to 99 years old into maker-led adventures where almost everything is possible. Our goal is to develop 21st-century skills through a community of makers who are becoming the "peopleware" necessary to foster risk-tolerant social innovation in educational communities. We are pioneering inclusive, intergenerational, and collaborative communities to develop world-class expertise in fostering maker-led social innovations grounded in educational theory. For more information about our initiatives, please visit http://www.educationmakers.ca/about/. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely, Bora Bodur International MA ETEC Student Concordia University