Our Visit With Lollita (AKA 3D Stanley)

I’m sure that many of you have participated in a Flat Stanley project in some capacity over the years. Well, Flat Stanley has grown up! Thanks to the introduction of 3D printers in classrooms, Flat Stanley may just be a thing of the past. As a 2016 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator, I am connected to teachers around the country through a group in Edmodo.

Last week, another Innovator proposed doing a Flat Stanley project, but with a twist. Her students designed the 3D models of 3D Stanley and were looking for other schools to host him (or her). I agreed immediately! Lollita was selected, and our journey began. We had a little difficulty with Lollita’s very long legs. For some reason, my 3D printer would not recognize the models of the leg extension pieces. No problem! We just made her a little shorter.

I had students take Lollita around the building during classes throughout the day. She had quite the adventure! They were documented via Twitter (#3DStanley) and in the video created by Mrs. Bosch (the teacher who created the project). To view the video, visit this link: https://animoto.com/play/VpF5oVsNsPdG3E0KVSxNNw

Printing Lollita

Checking social media before heading out into the building.

The official greeter of the Mansfield Hornets!

Flexing her muscles with the football team.

Being helpful by filling water bottles.

Just a quick meeting with Mr. Connolly, principal of MHS.

Enjoying a buffalo chicken wrap for lunch with Mr. Rodrgues.

Out for a spin with the STEM class.

Just hangin’ with Mr. Tichacek, vice-principal of MHS.

Keeping an eye on the hallways of MHS with a great view from above.

Hanging with the captain of the football team and Stinger.

Practicing with the cheerleaders . . . see the pom poms?!

Relaxing with the band!