This was a presentation I used to give teachers a steer regards a series of introductory tasks which would take novice users of AutoDesk Inventor rapidly to the point where they could work reasonably independently - and therefore, creatively.

1. 3D MODELLING fast track towards creativity

2. Here’s a thought . . . … if you had a ‘ creative ’ pupil in your class what would you expect to see ?

3. Maybe some of the following . . . … independence … lateral thinking … one-off solutions … risk-taking … sense of adventure … are some of the positive traits.

4. Although we might have to put up with . . . … learning styles and solutions and attitudes and ideas which don’t necessarily or easily fit in with our expectations

5. This poses the question . . . … how much are we prepared to accommodate the latter to encourage the former ?

6. Again . . . … how much are we prepared to accommodate the latter to encourage the former ?

7. This approach is easy . . . … here’s a booklet – follow the steps and you will create a toothbrush rack. create re-produce a toothbrush rack

8. This is harder . . . … model a solution which stores a range of toothbrushes hygienically. YOU come up with the rest.

9. There is a problem with this approach though . . . … how long does it take for kids to get to the point where they can operate parametric software without step by step help ?

10. Answer . . . How accommodating are your teaching resources and approaches ?

11. When are pupils ready to work independently. . ? … I think I have identified the range of basic, fundamentals they need to be clear on before they (very quickly) move away from a step-by-step tutorial approach…

12. I’d like to take a short while to suggest an approach which will get the absolute beginner modelling random, everyday objects with minimal support. Rapidly…