It's also used widely in conjunction with Google Earth, where anyone can model a building, upload it to the 3D Warehouse and geo-locate it in Google Earth. Elementary, middle, and high schools all use it to various extents.
#SKETCHUP FOR SCHOOLS PRO#
SketchUp Pro is used in many K-12 subject areas, from math and science, to computer technology and English, to pre-architecture and engineering classes.
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New Jersey has applied for and been granted a Statewide K-12 SketchUp Pro license. The SketchUp Pro Statewide K-12 Licensing Grant is now being offered to all states within the USA who want to provide an opportunity for their public schools to use this valuable tool, at no cost.
#SKETCHUP FOR SCHOOLS FREE#
Although there is a free version of SketchUp, there is also a Pro version which is typically a product for which schools must pay.
#SKETCHUP FOR SCHOOLS SOFTWARE#
We’re always listening to feedback on how we can make SketchUp for Schools excel in your classroom environment.SketchUp Pro is a 3D modeling software application that is used extensively by schools worldwide. Don’t forget to let us know what you think in our forums. Open the app and explore all of the great new features. Students can easily find and keep track of what they’ve been working on, which means a classroom time saver!Ĭurriculum videos now launch directly in the modeling window of SketchUp for Schools! You and your students can now follow along and model without having to continually shift back and forth between tabs. You’ll notice the opening page of SketchUp for Schools has gotten a facelift and now shows a list of recent files. Now, students can quickly locate a break in geometry that is not visible from the exterior of the model. Tired of not knowing why your model isn’t a solid? We’ve made some updates to include display controls that allow you to turn on X-ray mode to see through your component, as well as show hidden geometry.
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So translation confusion eliminated - phew! We worked with 3D modeling experts across the globe to make sure our translated modeling concepts were up to par. Not only does it help uncover the tool that you’re searching for, but it also displays other relevant tools that may be of use in your classroom. You can now use the Search tool in your native tongue (12 languages total!). How can it get even better, you ask? We added educator resources to help teachers customize this curriculum for their classrooms. You’ll notice this new curriculum isn’t just targeted towards traditional 3D modeling classes. This year, we worked with teachers across the country to develop content for a wide range of classrooms. With a new school year, comes new curriculum.
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Now let’s jump into class and see what’s new. No matter where you are, or what you teach, make SketchUp work for your classroom. With curriculum-inspired lesson plans, educator resources, and localized search, you can personalize your own SketchUp learning experience. This year we are focusing on how we can help support the different learning needs of your class. Last year our main focus was expanding from G Suite for Education to Microsoft Education. It’s time for back to school prep! Whether you’re teaching remotely this year, or you’re in the classroom, a new school year means exciting new features in SketchUp for Schools.