{"id":3926,"date":"2015-06-15T04:10:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-15T04:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/pressrelease\/autodesk-project-ignite-brings-innovation-creativity-and-maker-based-learning-to-the-classroom"},"modified":"2018-09-11T18:30:21","modified_gmt":"2018-09-11T22:30:21","slug":"autodesk-project-ignite-brings-innovation-creativity-and-maker-based-learning-to-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"pressrelease","link":"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/en\/pressrelease\/autodesk-project-ignite-brings-innovation-creativity-and-maker-based-learning-to-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Autodesk Project Ignite Brings Innovation, Creativity and Maker-Based Learning to the Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Public Company Information: NASDAQ: ADSK   “Project Ignite has been a wonderful addition to the classroom and I love what it does for my students’ excitement, engagement and overall interest with design and 3D printing technology”   SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Responding to the President\u2019s call to action to create a Nation of Makers, and as part of a White House event kicking off the National Week of Making,\u00a0Autodesk, Inc.<\/a>\u00a0(NASDAQ:ADSK) is announcing\u00a0Autodesk Project Ignite<\/a>, a free* and open learning platform that builds the skill and confidence of young learners through creative, hands-on design experiences focused on the latest technology trends like 3D printing and electronics. Targeting K-12 schools, Project Ignite encompasses the end-to-end design experience, from idea to digital modeling to physical fabrication. It brings together free* and custom design software, step-by-step projects and for-purchase hardware options. Autodesk\u2019s Project Ignite, Tinkercad and 123D Circuits web sites are COPPA safe-harbor certified by\u00a0CARU Kid’s Privacy Safe Harbor Program<\/a>. With Autodesk\u2019s long history in education, it understands first-hand how young learners have the potential to change the world when given the right tools and inspiration. The Project Ignite learning platform adds to Autodesk\u2019s comprehensive free*\u00a0offerings in education<\/a>\u00a0by delivering a unique package of technology, learning content and services created specifically to bring the Maker Movement into the classroom. \u201cThe ability to take risks, learn from failure and solve problems is critical to prepare students for the challenges ahead,\u201d said Samir Hanna, vice president and general manager, Autodesk Consumer and 3D Printing. \u201cWhen learning includes making, designing and creativity, students have the freedom to explore different ways of engaging with content and each other. Project Ignite provides the collaborative and hands-on environment needed to energize educators, increase student engagement and inspire design thinking in a simple and fun way.\u201d With support from companies including\u00a0Microsoft<\/a>,\u00a0MakerBot<\/a>, and\u00a0Electroninks Writeables<\/a>, the Project Ignite learning platform additionally offers classroom bundles, which include hardware such as 3D printers and electronics kits along with professional development and training services, to help educators get up and running quickly. \u201cProject Ignite has been a wonderful addition to the classroom and I love what it does for my students’ excitement, engagement and overall interest with design and 3D printing technology,\u201d said Kim Coyle, educator, Middle School of Plainville in Plainville, CT. \u201cOur goal is to inspire and prepare the students to be the next generation of innovators, so we\u2019re expanding Project Ignite into other grade levels and looking into creating a makerspace next year to provide an environment that nurtures the students\u2019 curiosity and creativity.\u201d Autodesk aims to bring innovative technology on common platforms to offer a better end user experience. Just as\u00a0Spark<\/a>, Autodesk\u2019s open 3D printing platform, aims to accelerate innovation in 3D printing, Project Ignite extends this concept into education by empowering the next generation of innovators and will be available in English for educators and students in the U.S. and abroad. <\/p>\n