Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Autodesk provides their software … for free! – CHIP

It is estimated that the value of the initiative, Autodesk will be over 80 million. This initiative will support teachers in nearly 13 600 secondary schools in Poland.

Progress in the development of technology for 3D design and manufacturing result in a change in professions related to designing and creating. The development of mobile technology and cloud-based also means that you can design at any time and place. Almost everyone who has a good idea, can turn concepts into reality, and we believe that it is the present students will shape the future face of the world “- says Wojciech Jędrzejczak, CEO of Autodesk in Poland. “ educational institutions providing free access to Autodesk software, we provide schools with the tools used by professionals around the world in their daily work .” – Adds Wojciech Jędrzejczak.

Portfolio of solutions for 3D design and Autodesk teaching materials are used in educational institutions to increase learning outcomes by:

  • Raising the skill levels of students (ranging from junior high schools) in the subjects related to the natural sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics digital art .
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  • Transfer of pupils and students with specialized knowledge and skills in 3D design to facilitate the achievement of personal goals and subsequent professional success.

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  • Support teachers in inspiring creative and innovative thinking, using an interdisciplinary approach to education, to develop cooperation skills and practical problem-solving, which are essential in today’s job market.

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This is another part of Autodesk’s commitment to education in Poland. For several years, because students and faculty can enjoy free access to Autodesk software for personal use through the Autodesk Education Community portal. Currently, the company is expanding access to free software to schools and secondary schools. As part of this offer by Autodesk Academic Resource Center, students can use in class with a full portfolio of professional solutions Autodesk 3D design, as well as cloud applications, widely used in various industrial sectors.

Science based on the solutions commonly used in the industry allows for more efficient training, to better prepare young people to enter the labor market. 3D modeling, simulations and analysis allows students to more easily understand the principles of product development, it gives a great sense of impact on the reality and triggers creativity. “- says Tadeusz Lewandowski, Vice-Rector for Student Affairs. Wroclaw University of Technology.

From the point of view of school education – access to modern 3D software is a huge asset. Our experience with the pilot project Design the Future, confirmed that education and spatial thinking skills related to the design are important elements of the curriculum. These tools trigger students’ creativity, technical sense, the desire to create. Youth is open and ready to learn. What’s more he realizes that the knowledge and ability to use design software will be able to also use in later professional life “. – Says Grazyna Knast, Deputy Director of Middle School No. 11 in Poznan.

To apply for free access to Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com/academic.

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