TABLE9: Teach CAD Skills with Paper Models

This workshop is designed to help teachers introduce CAD (Computer-Aided Design) by starting with simple, hands-on paper modeling. By first creating physical models using basic materials like paper, tape, and scissors, students develop foundational spatial reasoning and learn to visualize objects from multiple angles—essential skills for CAD. Participants will explore how to guide students in building 3D shapes such as cones, cylinders, and cubes, and then use these creations as inspiration for beginner CAD projects. This approach makes CAD accessible and meaningful for students by connecting hands on creative experiences with digital design. Teachers will leave the workshop with strategies to use physical prototypes to teach CAD skills, helping students understand the connection between real-world modeling and digital design tools.