Autodesk stellt seine Software Schulen weltweit gratis zur Verfügung

Autodesk stellt seine professionelle Design-Software Studenten, Schülern, Lehrern und Akademischen Instituten weltweit kostenlos zur Verfügung. 

Laut Autodesk sollen so mehr als 680 Millionen Studenten und Pädagogen in über 188 Ländern gratis von der Software Gebrauch machen können.

Nach der Bereitstellung der Software für akademische Institutionen in den USA Anfang des Jahres anlässlich der ConnectED Initiative von Präsident Obama hat Autodesk den kostenlosen Zugang stetig erweitert.

Mehr Information dazu auf der Autodesk Education Website.

“Our students are using Fusion 360 to design an Energy Scooter which we are bringing to market via Kickstarter, and they’re only in 8th grade! If we can help more classroom teachers incorporate learning through design in their curriculum, and technologies that engage students in problem-solving through engineering, students will see how math and science are springboards to careers as future innovators and entrepreneurs,” said Karen Kaun, Founder of Makeosity.

“Closing the digital gap in education starts by providing European schools with common access to the same advanced technology being used by industry professionals today. Autodesk’s pledge to provide our schools, students and teachers with free access to its professional 3D design software will enable educators to introduce design thinking into our classrooms; equip digital natives with the design tools to learn to solve real-world challenges in new creative ways; and prepare the next-generation workforce with the 21st century skills to meet industry demands and advance our economies,” said Neelie Kroes, former vice-president of the European Commission.

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