To promote diverse pathways for hands-on STEM learning, Inspire Education Association collaborated with the EdUHK Robotics Team in January to organise the "STEM 3D Printing Lunar New Year Decoration Creative Workshop" at TWGHs Chi-li Pao School, welcoming the festive season with students through technology-driven creativity.

Using 3D printing as a learning medium, students were guided by instructors from the EdUHK Robotics Team to explore basic three-dimensional structures and fundamental design concepts, gradually developing assembly skills and ultimately completing Lunar New Year decorations with festive characteristics. Throughout the process, students carefully observed the features of different components, experimented with various assembly methods, and made adjustments and refinements based on practical needs. This was not merely a hands-on crafting activity, but a comprehensive exercise in problem-solving, patience, and concentration.

From a STEM education perspective, 3D printing is more than an emerging technological tool—it serves as a bridge connecting creative ideas with tangible outcomes. Through concrete making tasks, students gained an understanding of engineering structures, applied technological tools, and expressed their creativity through design and assembly. This "learning in authentic contexts" approach effectively enhanced students' engagement and sense of achievement in technological creation.

We were delighted to see many students transform from being initially unfamiliar with 3D printing technology to becoming fully engaged in assembly, proactively experimenting, and even sharing their works and production experiences with peers. The confidence and joy derived from "creating with their own hands" represent some of the most valuable outcomes of STEM education.