4 Ways to Use Glowforge in the Classroom

September 30, 2024

1. Foster students’ curiosity with project-based learning:

Cut, engrave, & score 100s of materials like wood, acrylic, paper, and fabric.

Turn any lesson into a hands-on experience that teaches your students problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.

Explore Glowforge Lesson Plans (made by teachers!) that work with any curriculum or grade level.

2. Turn your school’s media center or makerspace into an innovation hub:

Design and print projects with Glowforge’s easy-to-use software.
Quick print times mean every student can experiment and prototype in 1 class period.
Engrave students’ handwriting, doodles, or drawings onto just about anything with Glowforge Trace.

3. Supercharge school fundraising with customized items made by students:

Print and personalize keychains, school swag & so much more.

Add engraved handwriting or logos to high-quality wholesale products like cutting boards & coasters.

No design experience needed — personalize, print, and sell hundreds of commercially-licensed projects from the Glowforge Catalog.

4. Boost school spirit with laser-made creations:

Endless project possibilities: engrave mascots onto tote bags, cut Iron-On designs for school tees, make felt banners in school colors, & so much more.
Create oversized banners or signs with Glowforge Pro’s Passthrough slot.
Upload designs for school swag from software your students already know like Adobe Express, Canva EDU, Inkscape, Procreate, and more!

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