With people's gradual attention to the concept of innovative education, STEM and maker education concepts have been applied in the field of education. This article introduced the concepts, development, relevant theoretical research and application of STEM and maker educations in the field of education. It is suggested that the STEM and maker education concepts should be enhanced in education and its universality in practical education should be improved. The publicity and professional training for STEM education concept and the education and pro fessional training of STEM and maker educations should be strengthened. Building multi-function maker education experimental teaching platform can accelerate the process of education innovation and expand the influence of new education module.

Abstract-With the rapid development of 3D printing and virtual reality (VR) technology, they have been used in many fields, but they have just started in the field of education. Aimed at this problem, this paper introduces the principles and characteristics of 3D printing and VR technology, and illustrates related theoretical research and application in the field of education. It is suggested that scholars should speed up the research and development of the new technology and enhance their popularity. The related technology enterprises should increase the technical publicity work and provide professional training of 3D printing and VR technology. The multi-function virtual experiment teaching platform should be constructed and perfected as soon as possible. The application of 3D printing and VR technologies in education can accelerate the process of educational innovation, so as to achieve common progress for science, technology and education.