Revitalization and Mastery project is multidimensional, consisting of data collection, software exploration, and fabrication and construction projects. It has also sponsored numerous workshops in learning contemporary software programs to facilitate the advancement of the language revitalization project with Elders from both Penelakut and Cowichan (Whitehouse, Carpentier and student researchers Beale and McWatt). The Lab has also sponsored Eliza Garner’s participatory theatre in a local elementary school where she provided three workshops in areas in which the student body is facing challenges. The response has been immediate and positive, leading to a proposal that will see these sessions grow into a year-long work in the school. George Farris’ work on the fabrication and creation of drones continues, as he explores the potential for prosthetics using the 3D Printer. Ken Plumbly continues to work on the dissemination of knowledge through guiding workshops on 3D animation and 3D printing. Steve Cheung’s work has taken on many iterations and is currently focused on the creation of tablet computing to enhance the “flipped classroom” experience. In Richard Lane’s work on the Interoperability Project, the goal is to examine the barriers to interoperability that may be present for early stage innovators in a digital innovation lab, and to develop, as a way of reducing or minimizing these barriers, two interrelated approaches to interoperability: an app that offers easy and quick access to software interoperability solutions and a fabricated device that will serve as an interoperability hub for rapidly connecting machines, such as robots, controllers, and various output devices. As well, this year, the Lab will be sponsoring a total of eight participants to the Digital Humanities Summer Institute to be held in June 2014 at UVic.
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