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Role-based learning paths for everyone that uses the Polar Cloud.

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  • Why Schools?

    The Polar Cloud is the #1 3D Printing Platform used by K-12 schools and Universities. Why? Complete the learning path to find out.

    • Duration 10m
    • Beginner
  • Polar Cloud for Districts

    A short two minute video to help you understand the benefits of deploying the Polar Cloud software across your entire school district.

    • Sign in to the Polar Cloud

      Being able to access your printer requires that you sign in first, we need to know who you are! Signing up is easy and only takes a few seconds.

      • Duration 2m
      • Beginner
    • Everyone

      These cloud basics apply to everyone. Get acquainted with the fundamentals here.

      • Path
      • Duration 15m
      • Beginner
    • School Admin (Teacher, Lab Manager)

      Also known as the "School Admin" this can be whomever will be using the Polar Cloud at your school! This person has the highest level of access and control.

      • Path
    • Students

      A learning path for Students of all ages on the Polar Cloud. Join your school, get designing, and start bringing your ideas to life.

      • Path
      • Duration 10m
      • Beginner
      • Credential
    • Technology Admin

      Every school network is different, so connecting multiple printers can be a challenge. Complete this learning path to better understand the bilateral connection the printer makes with our print servers.

      • Path
      • Duration 15m
      • Intermediate
    • District Wide Solution

      We find that when 3D printing is standardized at a district level, printers get used more, students learn more, and interest in the printing program grows. All while making life easier for the teachers running it! Read more about how...

      • Path
      • Duration 10m
      • Intermediate
    • Working with Objects

      It all starts with a file! You can get your designs into your private Polar Cloud Object Repository many different ways.. learn the ropes here and take your designs with you, wherever.

      • Path
      • Duration 10m
      • Beginner
    • Creating a Print Job

      The main event! This article teaches you all you need to know about how to 3D print on the Polar Cloud.

      • Duration 7m
      • Rating 5.0
      • Beginner
    • Setting up your Notifications

      The Polar Cloud will automatically notify you, based on your preferences. Get emails or texts about important prints, job requests, and more.

      • Duration 10m
      • Beginner
    • TC-101: Tinkercad Design Basics

      A student is ready to print their Tinkercad designs after completing the 11 lesson plans below. The final activity is a printable nametag keychain, and submitting it to the Polar Cloud for printing!

      • Path
      • Credential