Design and Technology Association

60 Minute CPD – Getting started with Onshape

Date and Time

Start Date: 15th May 2025

Time: 16:30 - 17:30

Member Price: £0.00

Your Price: £39.00

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Build confidence in CAD with our Onshape CAD session! Join us for an engaging, 60-minute online workshop where you'll gain essential skills to seamlessly introduce Onshape into your D&T teaching. Whether you're new to CAD or looking to enhance your lessons, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to bring innovation into your classroom.

What You'll Learn:

  • Get started with Onshape
  • Learn how to navigate this intuitive design software, from the interface to its powerful tools, so you can confidently use it in the classroom.
  • Develop practical CAD Skills
  • Follow a live demonstration and learn how to create and manipulate 3D models, assemble parts, and guide your students through hands-on design projects.
  • Empower your students
  • Equip yourself with the expertise to lead CAD projects, fostering creativity and technical know-how among your students.

Why This Matters:

  • Integrating CAD into your lessons can inspire the next generation of engineers and designers, and this session will give you the confidence to start.

Meet your Trainers

Matt Shields - Education Solutions Engineer

Matt earned his master’s degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering from the University of Virginia and worked as an engineer before moving into education.  Matt taught high school and college for 16 years while also earning a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction.  He designed, built, and ran the engineering department for Charlottesville City Schools for seven years before joining the education team at PTC.  Matt is devoted to sharing his love of STEM and project-based learning with fellow educators.

Drew Bennett - Education Solutions Engineer

Drew Bennett is an Education Solutions Engineer at PTC focused on enabling students and educators utilizing Onshape. Drew earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Maine and has worked in the industry as a CNC machinist, CMM operator, and product designer. He is a certified Onshape professional who has a deep passion for technology and education and enjoys volunteering in youth robotics competitions to teach students about CAD and manufacturing.

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