Two sessions were dedicated to sharing both new and existing projects and initiatives Brilliant Labs has available to teachers throughout the Atlantic region. Teachers will continue to be able to apply for project funding and support through www.brilliantlabs.ca/ funding and by contacting their closest program specialist, but the presentations also highlighted the wealth of content and resources the team has been working on for virtual learning. Program Specialist Jeff Hennigar, and Provincial Director Sarah Ryan led these sessions and were excited to show educators how these new resources could be used in their classrooms. “We have been working hard throughout remote learning to develop content that students will find engaging and that teachers can incorporate into their curriculum,” explained Ms. Ryan. “Every weekday during remote
learning we offered ready-made challenges, MakerFun activities, digital skills development sessions, and outdoor makerspace projects.” The goal of this new content was to help teachers and parents keep students engaged, while also providing learning opportunities in a variety of subjects for all age levels. Each activity was accompanied by a walk through or video to demonstrate the skill, as well as a teachable moments document with ties to curriculum and a design thinking document designed to get students thinking about their learning in a broader context. Mr. Hennigar also highlighted the importance Brilliant Labs placed on incorporating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into each activity. The 17 goals were developed as a road map to creating a safer, greener, and fairer world for everyone. “Students recognize and respond to being challenged to think Brilliant Labs Magazine Revue Labos Créatifs
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