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Liz Whitewolf
Fab Learning Academy: A Global Certification for Educators in Digital Fabrication
The Fab Learning Academy (FLA) is a professional certification program that prepares educators to integrate digital fabrication into any subject area through a foundation in technology, learning science, and innovative teaching practices. Inspired by Fab Academy and grounded in the maker movement, FLA helps teachers build the technical and pedagogical skills to design student-centered, hands-on learning experiences. The focus is not on teaching K12 students about the technology, but on teaching content learning through technology. Participants complete four modules, each culminating in a classroom-tested lesson plan, and join a global community of educators through shared documentation, reflection, and expert feedback. Information about the program can be found at the website.
Join the Virtual eduFAB Learning Node
FLA typically runs in a hybrid format, with participants attending virtual global sessions and working in a local makerspace (“learning node”) to complete hands-on technical tasks. Lesson plans can be tested either at school or in the node, wherever students are present. For U.S.-based educators without access to a local node, eduFAB offers a virtual learning node. This option is for teachers with some experience using digital fabrication tools (3D printer, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, electronics). To participate in eduFAB’s virtual node, educators need: (1) a makerspace with the required equipment, (2) a local “technology troubleshooter” to assist with equipment use, and (3) access to students to test lesson plans. Participants engage in the global classes and also receive virtual “local” instruction, mentorship, and network building.
Program Structure and Cost: September 28, 2025-March 15, 2026
FLA is designed for in-service educators and requires a commitment of 4–6 hours per week, with a month-long winter break. Participants join weekly 90-minute virtual Global Masterclasses featuring pedagogical content, innovative practices, and small group support (with recordings available if needed). Those enrolled through eduFAB’s virtual node also meet weekly with the eduFAB instructor for additional guidance. The course includes four modules, each concluding with a classroom-tested lesson plan, complete with documentation and reflection. Certification typically costs $3,600 USD, but through eduFAB’s virtual node, it is available for $2,600 USD.
Lesson Plan Examples
These classroom-tested lesson plans, created by our first cohort of Fab Learning Academy graduates, integrate digital fabrication with subject-area content.
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To join the 25-26 cohort of FLA, click here. If you are registering for the eduFAB virtual node, be sure to select “other” from the dropdown menu of local learning nodes. To schedule an info meeting with me, click here.