This is the first blog post in a series that will take place over the summer. The goal of the summer is to learn a new skill, that will hopefully develop into something bigger than just that. Before I explain what I chose to learn and develop, I need to explain a little bit of context.

I recently did a pre-internship placement and noticed that schools are beginning to develop the field of tech for kids, primarily expanding on AUTOCAD and 3d printing. This got me thinking so I spoke with a group of friends about the potential of this for kids. One of my friends was already dabbling in 3D printing and explained it to me, and my other friend who sells medical equipment to hospitals mentioned that doctors are beginning to implement this in hospitals.

I am a hands on learner, and Youtube was not scratching my inquisitive itch, so I splurged. I recently bought a 3D printer so I could self teach about the tech.

Throughout the summer I have the time, resources, and access to the tech to teach myself how to use the machine and software. In addition, I am planning on starting a Youtube channel to document my experience, upload the products, and vlog my summer throughout the journey so I can use the videos to reference when I eventually get a teaching gig. I have always wanted to make videos, especially tutorials, so this will give me the perfect opportunity.