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MAKING A DIFFERENCE SPEAKER SERIES 2021-22

SCHOOL MAKER FAIRE

We will be hosting four mini School Maker Faires in May. May 12th: Ste-Anne Madawaska May 19th: Caraquet May 26th: Riverview

Technology for voice

Southern NB location and date TBD.

Dr. Rébecca Kleinberger, Voice Creative Technologist & Research Affiliate at the MIT Media Lab

Stay-tuned we'll be announcing more locations and details in the coming weeks.

April 28th, 1:30 pm AST

What if we could use technology to help increase fluency for people who stutter?

The human voice is one of the few things that binds us together as the human race. There are many ways in which a greater understanding of the voice could benefit humanity. Beyond words and emotion, the voice plays a key role in how we interact with others, with technology and even with ourselves. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Rébecca Kleinberger , Voice Creative Technologist and Research Affiliate at the MIT Media Lab. Students, teachers, and parents are encouraged to join independently or in groups. This session is most relevant to grades six and above. Please note that this session will be in French.

Learn more & register here!

Hello Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, NB, area!

We are offering an after-school program: April 520th for students in grades 4 to8! Join us at École Régionale Ste-Anne Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2:30pm-4pm!

Let’s create inspirational learning spaces. In these camps we will learn design using tech and non tech material.

Youth will be exploring digital learning and their own creativity by helping to remodel and paint the makerspace. It's a great way to learn new skills and make this space their own!

Register here

In the meanwhile, if you are interested in showcasing one of your projects, register here

ROBOTZ GOT BRILLIANCE This challenge is School Maker Faire ready!

Registering for Innovation Challenges like Robotz Got Brilliance is a great way to inspire creativity and will give your students a chance to participate in the upcoming School Maker Faires.

We are very excited to provide this challenge to students can't wait to see how they will rise to the challenge!

Register to the MakerFaire Robotz got brilliance show

COMMUNITY OF THE FUTURE

This challenge is School Maker Faire ready!

There is still have time to register for the Community of the Future challenge.

Are your students concerned about the future? Help them work out some of the social, economic, ecological and environmental issues that are affecting their communities by identify the problems and designing solutions!

For Teachers: We have lesson plans, resources guides, videos, exit slips, glossary and much more.

Learn more & Register Here

INSPIRATION MAKER:

Do you know a teacher who inspires students by trying new teaching methods, projects, technology or other hands-on learning activies? If so, email info@brilliantlabs.ca SUBJECT: Inspiration Maker, to be recognized in our monthly newsletter & social media channels. Remember to tell us why & include a photo!

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More Upcoming Events Walk In Colours!

Join Brilliant Labs and “I move, I learn” movement for this colorful Heath and Wellness walk!

Let’s plant seeds of happiness! Their mission is to develop, promote and facilitate the implementation of various activities and access to educational resources in order to give students, their families and the community the desire to acquire the knowledge, skills and motivation to maintain a healthy life. This year participating classes will be able to help their native ecosystems by planting seeds of their provinces official flowers .

Learn more & Register Here

MISSION MARS

This challenge is School Maker Faire ready!

Attention all space explorers, coders and makers! Mission: Mars is at 100% capacity for kits, but you can still participate if you have materials. In this challenge, students work together to design, engineer, and prototype a Mars rover to complete as many challenges as they wish.

Students can code their rovers to gather data from sensors including temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, magnetic fields, light intensity and more. Each participating class will receive a Mission: Mars rover kit along with guides for how to complete any and all missions. This year we will have 5 different times for you to compete either virtually or in person. If you are registered for your challenge, we will keep you up to date through email.

Learn more

SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE Earth Day, April 22 What if this year we spent Earth day outside exploring all the beauties of nature around us?

We have taken the liberty of creating some teaching resources for you to help plan your brilliant Earth day! Reach out to our Natural Making Specialist. Michelle@brilliantlabs.ca to plan your Earth day outdoors.

Project Ideas & Tech Support Looking for a project? Check out our Project Portal. There is something for everyone!

Whether you have your materials from last year or just registered, we are here to help you along the way with your challenges. You can always reach out to us via email info@brilliantlabs.ca or send us a video ask and we will reply with a video.

Thank you NB Science Week!

Brilliant Labs was thrilled to be a part of NB Science Week! Not only did we get to share the stage with world-class speakers, our team was able to share our passion for Science with over 130 classrooms. Many thanks to the students and teachers who joined Natacha to learn about Bioplastic or Marc-André to learn more about tinkering with sound-waves or Jacob who used colour and code to talk about misconceptions in science. Phew! What a week it was. As we reflect on our work with all of you across New Brunswick, it is our hope that Brilliant Labs can continue to help you pursue your own creative interests in the always changing discipline of science. Please keep in touch as we have many more exciting scientific topics we are exploring including 4D printing with pasta and our Mission: Mars launch.

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This challenge is School Maker Faire ready!

Through socially responsible entrepreneurship you will empower your students to create a positive impact and leave the world a better place. Join us for the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Challenge: Think of a problem or need and a sustainable business idea that can fix or support it!

Projects will be shared during our School MakerFaire on June 9th.

Reach out to info@brilliantlabs.ca to join the challenge.

INSPIRATION MAKERS!

This year Brilliant Labs is looking for those teachers who inspire others to be their best and who are taking chances to try new things to educate students.

We're pleased to share New Brunswick's "Inspiration Maker!"

WHO: YVES GODIN WHERE: ÉCOLE MARGUERITE BOURGEOYS The laser cutter at the Caraquet Marguerite Bourgeoys school has been creating brilliant things for student projects and community projects. Teacher, Yves Godin, took it upon himself to learn this new tool and develop new skills for him and his students. He has developed great partnerships with community organizations and the students are helping design a variety of things for them. During the Olympics, the students were asked to design their own medals and they were able to laser cut them and keep them.

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