Students from École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys recently showcased their Innovative 3D Learning Project through a video premiere.
The video was released on November 3rd at an exclusive red carpet viewing where students were able to watch the video for the first time along with their families. The video captures the students' 3D vehicle design project in the 2015/16 school year. The project began when Madame Megan Baker submitted an application to the board's Idea Lab to purchase a 3D printer. Baker then provided various design challenges for her students to become familiar with the software and printer and excited about their learning. After weeks of research, which included a field trip to Derouard Motors and KAL Tire to study vehicle design, the students were able to create their 3D moveable vehicles. The challenges incorporated curriculum from technology, science, math, art, design and business and resulted in rich engagement for the students.
Grade 3 students Maddyn and Jasper were both in the video. Jasper talks about watching the video. "I am feeling very proud after watching the video. It felt good to see me on the video."
"The project was very challenging at first but it was a lot of fun", says Maddyn. "I'm proud of our class."
Baker talks about what her plans are next. "Now I'm working with my class to look at ways that they can solve a problem or a challenge within the school or community by using their design skills and the 3D printer. The class is in the process right now of designing items for the religious education program at our school."
The video was developed through the board's Idea Lab and produced and directed by Matt Kennedy of Upriver Media Inc.
The Idea Lab is a process within the Kenora Catholic District School Board that began in 2013. There are 11 stewards that work within the idea lab. The stewards support big educational projects that teachers may not otherwise have the time or resources to implement on their own. The Idea Lab stewards match projects with support and resources to allow teachers and students to focus on the learning goals. The Idea Lab helps make these projects a reality in the classroom.
École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys is a Catholic, single-track French Immersion school. The elementary school has an enrollment of just over 300 students and is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 school. The French Immersion program at École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys started in September 1986 and has grown and expanded over the years to become the largest Catholic, French Immersion elementary school in Northwestern Ontario.
Watch the video here: