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Overview
Prepared by (Name of the experimenter)
FAB LAB
On date (Day/Month/Year)
30/08/2023
What action learning plan is this activity related to?
The FABLAB project is related to an action learning plan focused on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. The goal is to use technologies like 3D printing and laser cutting to develop sustainable solutions for environmental and social challenges. By promoting the circular economy, recycling, and renewable energy, the project aligns with efforts to foster creative, sustainable innovation through hands-on learning and community engagement. This plan emphasizes using technology to benefit both people and the planet.
Design
What is the specific learning intent of the activity? Why is it important to do this experiment?
The intent of the FABLAB project is to explore how technology and innovation can drive sustainable development. It focuses on teaching participants how to use tools like 3D printing and laser cutting to create solutions that address environmental challenges such as waste recycling and renewable energy generation.
Why Is It Important?
This experiment is crucial because it empowers the community and students to engage in hands-on learning, fosters innovation, and promotes environmental sustainability through practical, scalable solutions that benefit society.
What is your hypothesis? IF... THEN....
IF participants in the FABLAB use innovative technologies to address environmental challenges, THEN they will create sustainable solutions that promote recycling, renewable energy, and responsible consumption, leading to greater environmental and social impact.
Does the activity use a control group for comparison?
No, it does not use a control group
Describe which actions, with whom, where, when will you (or did you) take to test your hypothesis:
Actions to Test the Hypothesis:
Workshops and Hands-On Training:
Conduct workshops at the FABLAB UNIFRANZ to teach participants how to use 3D printing and laser cutting to create sustainable solutions.
Collaboration:
Partner with students, engineers, and community leaders to address environmental challenges like recycling and renewable energy.
Location and Timeline:
The project is ongoing at FABLAB UNIFRANZ, with activities and training sessions conducted throughout the year.
Prototypes and Solutions:
Participants will create prototypes (e.g., recycling tools, energy devices) to test their sustainability impact
If you worked with partners, please choose what sector they belong to (select all that apply)
Civil Society, Academia
What is the total estimated monetary resources needed for this experiment?
Between 10,000- and 20,000 USD
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Results
Was the original hypothesis (If.. then) proven or disproven? In which way do the results support the original hypothesis or not?
What are the most important learning outcomes of the experiment? Are any changes recommended?
The original hypothesis of the FABLAB project—if participants use innovative technologies to address environmental challenges, then they will create sustainable solutions—was proven. Participants successfully used 3D printing and laser cutting to develop sustainable solutions such as recycling initiatives and renewable energy prototypes. These solutions demonstrated the effectiveness of combining technology and innovation to address real-world environmental issues, confirming that hands-on learning and collaboration can foster significant environmental and social impact
Considering the outcomes of this experimental activity, which of the following best describe what happened after? (Please select all that apply)
Solutions tested in this experiment were scaled in numbers, This experiment led to adoption of new ways of working by our partners
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Learning
What were the main obstacles and challenges you encountered during this activity? What advise would you give colleagues trying to replicate this experimental activity?
7Affordable and clean energy
9Industry, innovation and infrastructure
12Responsible consumption and production
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