Newfoundland and Labrador November, 2023, Innovation News

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Brilliant Learning & Teaching

International STEAM Educators' Event November 26-28 Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

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The Biomaking Guide is Here!

This month, Brilliant Labs will be hosting the STEAM Educators' Retreat in Fredericton, NB. This retreat strikes a balance between theory and practice; together, we'll co-design enriching learning experiences through hands-on, minds-on, and hearts-on sessions. We can’t wait to welcome all participants and provide them with a transformative experience aiming to empower educators to make a meaningful difference in their students' lives. Register here

Explore ways to collaborate with organisms and living systems to use them as factories that will grow sustainable materials.

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Brilliant Blue Challenge

Part-time positions available!

Call for volunteers!

We are looking for professional mentors to provide technical support, guidance and advice for the competing student teams during three, 30-minute virtual sessions, that will be scheduled based on your availability. Learn more about this mentorship opportunity and help us support youth empowerment.

Learn more!

Innovation Fair 2024: Make What IF Possible!

Save the date! April 4th Miramichi, NB will be center stage for the eclipse and we are thrilled to be a part of the city’s celebration! Don’t miss it! Get started on your projects today and stay up to date on Facebook and Instagram! @brilliantlabslaboscreatifs |

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INSPIRATION MAKER: Brilliant Labs Magazine NOVEMBER 2023

Know students who would be up for the Brilliant Blue Challenge?

Registation has closed, but we can make an exception for your #BrilliantBlueGeneration. Students will be developing innovative solutions in one of three categories: Marine renewable energy; Marine autonomous systems; Healthy marine life. NL youth are a perfect fit for this challenge! Learn more about the competition here

Each season we offer a more in-depth look at the innovations within our communities and around us. Success stories of our students, interesting innovation ideas, and project ideas you could use in your classroom. Nominate a Teacher for TAKE Five, a regular article, to highlight a champion teacher. Read BL Magazine here!

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Giving Tuesday, Nov.28 Our charity needs funds to continue supporting youth and promoting STEAM learning through hands-on workshops, after-school, March break and summer camps.

You can also help by sharing how Brilliant Labs has helped youth in your school and community.

Join us Nov. 28th to raise funds, share your project stories or help promote Giving Tuesday for Brilliant Labs in community.

More Upcoming Events March Break Camps

Is your child eager to make something brilliant? Our camps provide opportunity to dive into creative learning. Click here to participate in a brief survey and share your thoughts!

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 this Newfoundland & Labrador’s "Inspiration Maker!"

WHO: JANE PEARSON WHERE: HOLY HEART OF MARY HIGH SCHOOL, ST. JOHN’S, NL

When grade 11 student, Natalie Mitchell, reached out to staff at HHM with her amazing idea to create a Tech For Community student club at Are you looking to have a fun creative hands- Holy Heart, Ms. Jane Pearson couldn’t wait to be a part of something so very special and on making coding session during Hour of code week 2023? Follow us on volunteered to be the teacher sponsor they Facebook/Twitter (X) for coding activites all needed to get started! Ms. Pearson is new to the week for K-12! Plus, contact your Brilliant Labs skills needed for Natalie’s club but her Program Specialist for in-class support or willingness to embrace learning new skills and activities. This year Hour of Code/Computer her way of learning WITH the students is truly all Science week is December 4-8. they needed! As Ms. Pearson said, “When students see your willingness to take on something new, or learn from them, they take ownership and feel empowered to share their Project Funding knowledge and navigate the unfamiliar to bring Brilliant Labs supports teachers and about amazing results!” Brilliant Labs is excited organizations working with youth by providing a kick start for cross-curricular to be supporting the group! Stay tuned for more problem based learning. These projects aim details in a future Brilliant Labs newsletter!

Hour of Code/ Computer Science Week Dec.4-8

Brilliant Labs Offering

to promote the use of technology, coding, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

For more information click here.

Co-op Placement

We offer virtual high school co-op internship positions! Students can learn skills ranging from 3D printing, graphic design, digital marketing, cyber security, web development and multimedia production. Our team looks forward helping students. Email us!

After School Programs

After School programs are available across Atlantic Canada! Reach out to sarah@brilliantlabs.ca to arrange one for your community!

b.Reads

Our collection is uniquely authored by both experienced educators and talented students alike, providing a wealth of perspectives and insights into teaching and learning. For more information, please contact cheryl@brilliantlabs.ca

NOVEMBER 2023

Project Highlight

TEACHER: MS. SHAUNA FIELD WITH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS & TEACHERS SCHOOL: BROOKSIDE INTERMEDIATE WHERE: PORTUGAL COVE - ST. PHILIP’S, NL Elementary students at Brookside Elementary learned about what it takes to create prosthetics for local community members with the help of Ms. Whalen, a Physiotherapist who works at the Miller Centre. Students learned about the specific needs of clients who require prosthetics as well as the importance of accessibility in our communities. After learning about Terry Fox, students were then challenged to design a leg prosthetic considering design criteria such as comfort, flexibility, strength, fit etc. They were able to compare their designs to the professional prosthetics that have been made at the Miller Centre.

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