Autodesk products, in particular the entertainment creation suites, offer an opportunity to reinvent learning in language arts, social studies, and other core academic classes. By using a game or movie development approach to core subject learning, you can motivate your students to learn with the use of tools such as Autodesk® 3ds Max®, Autodesk Maya®, and other software products. The variety of Autodesk products, combined with the general principles that have already seen amazing classroom success, could reignite a passion for learning in so many students and schools. You can be part of the solution, as a mentor or teacher or business.

Hear about how the iSchool Initiative inspires and educates both students and teachers to become lifelong digital learners. The iSchool Initiative is a young startup with huge aspirations. Their goal is to revolutionize the education system through a grassroots movement that advocates for contemporary technology integration. They motivate both students and teachers to become lifelong digital learners by inspiring action, providing comprehensive training on the use of technology, and guiding educational institutions through technology deployment.

Join Kerry Kingston, expert teacher for Alias industrial design software. She introduces the new Alias Learning Workbench, a flipped learning environment that provides multiple entry points for digital natives and digital immigrants alike to create their own learning paths. The key concepts have been distilled into 10 Golden Rules; more in-depth understanding can be excavated in the Theory Builders. Or you can just sit back and watch the video tutorials and soak up the concepts of freeform NURBS modeling on a City Car concept.

From its early days Autodesk Fusion 360 has included ever improving tools for working collaboratively on decentralized teams. With an eye toward education and a few extra capabilities added just for the education space, Fusion 360 is ready to become a central part of the process of teaching design, engineering, and manufacturing. These tools are not usually focus when discussing Fusion 360 for the classroom, but they are the critical elements that make Fusion 360 the best solution for your classroom. You will see these communication and collaboration tools in use as we look at the process for creating, managing, and completing a class. In this session we will explore the tools that teachers will find most useful for conducting their classes in today's dynamic environment to ensure you’re able to keep offering the best instruction regardless of where you or your students are working.

This session tells the story of how a father's love is changing the lives of thousands. My son, Sol, sadly lost most of his left arm following an injury at birth. As a former psychology teacher, I knew that waiting 12 months for an NHS prosthetic was not an option. After achieving good results with foam arms from when Sol was 5 weeks of age, I went on to invent a new kind of prosthetic that is inspired by how spiders use fluid pressure to move their limbs. I founded Ambionics to develop the technology and help other children around the world. This session will touch on some technology (e.g., teaching myself CAD design using Fusion 360 and YouTube tutorials) and footage of some of the early prototypes made from off-the-shelf parts. I will talk about some of the difficulties of learning to make prosthetics for a growing child and the importance of staying close to the medical standard (e.g. the creation of digital prosthetic sockets) and of course how the hydraulics are developing, and more.

Research in the areas of cognition and learning underscore the fact that the still dominant 20th-century model of schooling is failing to prepare students for the realities of life and work in the 21st-century global economy. This class focuses on how the new U.S. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) can serve as a catalyst for innovating new technology-enhanced approaches to learning that can mitigate this problem. These standards are built upon a foundation of reasoning practices that if implemented appropriately will significantly alter curriculum, pedagogy, and the roles of teachers and students inside and outside of the classroom. Through a series of case studies, attendees can learn how Autodesk® design and creativity apps, when aligned with CCSS and NGSS, can create new paradigms for student learning in core academic areas that include English language arts, social studies, science, math, and art.

A typical approach to teaching computer-generated imagery (CGI) is through lectures and a series of homework, then reviewed by teachers. This approach is highly ineffective, requiring additional educational materials and help from teachers during all practical exercises. The most effective learning method is through in-class training with a teacher’s guidance. Meanwhile, using old teaching methods leads to a longer and steeper learning curve, and to an inability to solve practical problems during everyday work. In this lesson, we will tell you about a new approach to teaching CGI based on the Heuristic teaching model. We will reveal how to build a training system that empowers students to learn from zero all stages of photoreal rendering creation in 23 days. As a result of that training program, students learn to create a room 3D project in six hours.

A small group of not-so-small airports have seized positions of leadership in the aviation industry as adopters of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and integration with geographic information system (GIS) and asset management. As part of that position of leadership, they’ve also taken on the roles of mentors and teachers for other airports, sharing their victories, their failings, and their lessons learned. We will discuss what these airports are doing to lead the way and what other airports are doing as they surge to catch up.

In this class, you will learn how to use InfraWorks 360 software to create a bridge design and then transfer it to Revit software to make a more parametric structural bridge. You will then use Revit software to create structural rebar drawings based on the revised design. Finally, you will transfer this information back to InfraWorks 360 software to continue your site design. Dzan Ta and Dave Young of ReproProducts will teach this class. Both are previous Autodesk University teachers. This session features InfraWorks 360, Revit, and Revit Structure. AIA Approved

While it's not directly shown, it's likely that the teachers at Hogwarts used a lot of magic to make quick work of the mundane prep for their classes. This session will review applications of generative design from the standpoint of the graph author rather than the user. Using Generative Design in Revit software, we'll use our own brand of magic to find the optimal seating chart in potions (Revit integration), lay out the care of magical creatures OWL on the Hogwarts grounds (FormIt 360 software), and design the layout for the campgrounds at the Quidditch World Cup (Civil 3D software). This magic may not be as old as what the students at Hogwarts learn, but it will still help move your Revit, FormIt 360, and Civil 3D work to the next level via Generative Design in Revit!

Transitioning to Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Revit software can be a complex process. Studies show that BIM workflows save time and money, but the initial training and implementation process poses a considerable cost to the firm, and office owners are concerned with the effect on project deadlines. This class will present a flexible and integral implementation process, built on adapting firm standards and workflows, and practicing from Day One on real-life design projects. As an architect, Revit teacher, and BIM implementation consultant, Yael has insights from multiple design firms, which vary in terms of project scopes, management, human resources, and prior knowledge. The class will contain examples from various case studies, pros and cons for different strategies, and aspects to consider while deciding on the path to a successful and smooth implementation process. If you're interested in convincing your firm to make the inevitable transition, come hear from experience how to create the process that is right for you.

This class will show you how to get the most out of Revit software's powerful graphic features, incorporating all of the newest features in Revit. You'll gain valuable tips, tricks, and time-proven techniques to make your drawings look great. You'll learn to enhance non-rendered presentations with "out of the box" advanced graphic techniques, as well as how to visually improve trees, plants, and people used in Revit for all non-rendered views. You'll learn more about adding photo backgrounds to presentations and renderings using a unique overlay approach, adding fully controllable color or photo backgrounds behind multiple views-and you'll get tips for improving interior and exterior rendered views. Finally, you'll learn how to use "old-world hand-drafting" techniques to add visual clarity that helps your construction documents communicate seamlessly. Learn how to use surface shading, profiling, transparency, and toning techniques to create beautiful and clear drawings.

This class will show you how to get the most out of Revit software's powerful graphic features, incorporating all of the newest features in Revit. You'll gain valuable tips, tricks, and time-proven techniques to make your drawings look great. You'll learn to enhance nonrendered presentations with "out of the box" advanced graphic techniques, as well as how to visually improve trees, plants, and people used in Revit for all nonrendered views. You'll learn more about adding photo backgrounds to presentations and renderings using a unique overlay approach, adding fully controllable color or photo backgrounds behind multiple views. You'll get tips for improving interior and exterior rendered views. Finally, you'll learn how to use "old-world” hand-drafting techniques to add visual clarity that can help your construction documents communicate seamlessly. Learn how to use surface shading, profiling, transparency, and toning techniques to create beautiful and clear drawings.

The recent pandemic demonstrated how crucial it is to adapt to colossal changes as quickly as possible, and education is definitely no exception. Adapting to remote learning is essential, especially when you need to reach students on a topic that demands direct engagement. In this class, we’ll learn how to use Fusion 360 software and its collaborative capabilities to help educators reach students remotely, eliminating the need for in-person engagements.

Earlier this year, the AutoCAD Exchange Discussion Group on LinkedIn had a running commentary on people's favorite method of launching commands, and it all comes down to personal preference. So in this lab, you get to create a custom panel on the Ribbon to hold your favorites, and also see how to add the same commands to the Quick Access Toolbar. As some of you know, I'm a Tool Palette junkie, so I'll show you how a button on the Tool Palette may result in a better approach. For the keyboarders, I'll show you how to create a one-line AutoLISP® program, and how to edit the ACAD.PGP file for aliases. But what about those rollover tips and the content of Quick Properties? We check that out too. In addition to spending some quality time in the Customize User Interface (CUI), I share gold star tips along the way, all of which I hope will result in a more efficient and productive daily AutoCAD experience.

In this keynote session, we will be joined by several speakers who will challenge our perceptions of education today and instill optimism for the future of education. Speakers come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, but each has established a reputation as a leader and change agent in education: Sugata Mitra is a Professor of Educational Technology at the School of Education, Communication, and Language Sciences, Newcastle University, UK.; Cathy Davidson has served as the Ruth F. DeVarney Professor of English at Duke University since 1996, and is the co-founder of HASTAC (Humanities, Arts, Sciences and Technology Advanced Collaboratory); and Katie Salen is Professor of Design and Technology, and director of the Center for Transformative Media at Parsons the New School for Design and the executive director of the Institute of Play. We will discuss how students learn today and the changes we are seeing in education as a result. We will hear about smart educators and organizations that are adapting their approaches in the classroom, with some paths less conventional than others. Also, we will discuss the skills that students will need in the 21st-century workplace and how we can best prepare them for successful and rewarding careers. Join us for the keynote session for discussions that are sure to inspire insightful conversations throughout the week.

Once you have created a 3D model, you still need to produce 2D drawings. In this class, you learn how to use the model documentation tools in AutoCAD software to create annotated orthographic, section, cutaway, and detail views, control their scale and appearance, and ensure that views and annotations update properly if the 3D model changes. You work with 3D models created in AutoCAD, Inventor® software, and other CAD programs and see firsthand how to solve problems such as disassociated annotations. You learn how to create multi-sheet drawings documenting multi-part assemblies. This class can help you develop best practices and time-saving techniques to take full advantage of the power of model documentation tools in AutoCAD to create smarter 2D drawings.

Understanding how to use Autodesk® products is Step 1, but is it realistic to expect people to be set for life? In this class, learn how to incorporate learning modules across software products, operate a bootcamp model, and take advantage of Autodesk Certification to get and keep customers engaged and to extend the classroom in both time and settings.

In this class, discover the joy of sketching and painting on your Apple iPad tablet. Reconnect with your inner artist. This class is intended for the true beginner. We explore a range of tools, concepts, and ideas.

This panel will feature educators from around North America to speak about the challenges, advantages, and successes they found in engaging a diverse student population in engineering. Attracting students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds has traditionally been difficult in higher education. Strides have been made, and this panel will discuss those how those challenges have been mitigated and how to continue to improve the situation.