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Educator and learner with robots in the Makerspace

Social Robots for Social Skills

Post published:October 24, 2023

For many students, bullying is and always has been a part of school life. The rise of social media has only made matters worse. According to the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, that year, 71 per cent of kids aged 12 to 17 experienced at least one form of bullying, while 25 per cent reported being cyberbullied. 

Participants and organizers at the Kawartha Lakes Pinnguaq Hackathon

A Conversation on Coding

Post published:October 24, 2023

Voice Technology for high school students. In teams of two, 12 students competed at the Lindsay Makerspace over two-and-a-half days of intense learning, hacking, and presentation. For this hackathon, the goal was to come up with an idea for a new Alexa skill and code it using the beginner-friendly MIT App Inventor platform. Every participant left with an Alexa to continue their coding initiatives post-hackathon.

Illustration of a brain surrounded by code, depicting online learning

How Online Learning Became My Reality

Post published:October 24, 2023

Julia Young created an online safety podcast for teens called Harnessing the Benefits: The Digital World and was surprised to learn just how advanced artificial intelligence (AI) is nowadays, and the ways in which online education and digital safety are constantly growing.

Kids learning at a computer in a library

Transforming through Tech

Post published:October 24, 2023

When Aidan Pine was in the first year of his linguistics degree at the University of British Columbia, he wanted to get experience working with language revitalization outside his coursework. He joined a research project, working with speakers to create a dictionary for the Gitksan language, spoken by the Gitksan Nation of British Columbia, which the researchers hoped ultimately to make into an app.

Human hand and robot hand connecting

Pay No Attention to the Human Who Wrote This

Post published:October 24, 2023

At the time of this writing, artificial intelligence (AI) is basking in the glow of an enormous spotlight. Initially seen as a concept of science fiction, AI—the simulation of human intelligence by machines—has come to mesmerize people all over the world. Millions of people are using AI software programs to help problem-solve, create content, or just have a conversation.

The Web: Keeping Kids from Getting Entangled

The Web: Keeping Kids from Getting Entangled

Post published:October 24, 2023

Back in 1991, the World Wide Web was new, exciting, and fairly limited in use compared to today. But more than 30 years later, the Web has evolved, guided by the age of the internet and artificial intelligence (AI). Nowadays, there is much more we can do with a wi-fi connection than ever before, but there are also more dangers to watch out for, especially for younger users. Learning to be safe online is just as important as it is offline.

Team Saints compete in their classroom for CyberTitan III in 2020

Cybersecurity Skills in the Classroom

Post published:October 24, 2023

In the last year, there have been countless cyberattacks, ranging from service disruptions to critical data breaches, and the risks continue to escalate. As students spend more time online, it is crucial that they are aware of present dangers and how to protect themselves.  

A landscape illustration showing various animals

Language Is the Root of STEM

Post published:April 25, 2023

As an Indigenous educator—a technology teacher in Ontario—I have watched how literacy affects which concepts students are able to comprehend and discuss. Words hold power.

On the land in Iqaluit

Listening to Our Language

Post published:April 25, 2023

Born and raised in Iqaluit, I grew up speaking both Inuktitut and English at home. I was always reminded to speak Inuktitut as much as possible as a child.

STEAM Engines Run on Books

STEAM Engines Run on Books

Post published:April 25, 2023

Science, math, and art are all around us! From animals to technology, there’s a lot for students to get excited about. STEAM education has been shown to have many benefits, from enhancing problem-solving skills to encouraging teamwork.

The nehiyaw syllabics for the programming act of smudging in acimow/Cree#

Cree Coding

Post published:April 25, 2023

Colonial constructions—which include programming languages, like Javascript, Python, and HTML—continue to prioritize the interests of Western cultures while disregarding the perspectives and experiences of Indigenous Peoples.

The Sweetgrass Bear Treaty 6 marker

When Physical and Digital Worlds Collide

Post published:April 25, 2023

AR has the potential to bring many things to life in new and exciting ways. It allows us to explore new universes, interact with characters, and explain learning concepts more effectively.

Scratching More than the Surface

Scratching More than the Surface

Post published:April 25, 2023

Pinnguaq’s own Sherisse Richards, a senior digital skills educator, spoke with Root & STEM about community efforts to bring Scratch to classrooms all over the world.

Unearthing What Swims—or Slithers—Beneath

Unearthing What Swims—or Slithers—Beneath

Post published:October 20, 2022

Many of us know what it feels like to peer into a body of water—a mud-bottom pond, one of the Great Lakes, the frothing ocean—and wonder what lurks way down beneath. What mysterious habitats exist in those murky places?

Unlocking Tuna

Unlocking Tuna

Post published:October 20, 2022

Two hours after untying from downtown Halifax’s dark harbour, the Pelagic Predator—a white, 15-metre fishing vessel captained by 38-year-old Camille Jacquard—rumbled atop a patch of Atlantic Ocean called the Darby Bank.

Searching for Sea Stars

Searching for Sea Stars

Post published:October 20, 2022

On a rainy day in May, 55 Saturna Island residents took to the intertidal zone in search of sea stars. With rulers and guidebooks in hand, they noted the size, colour, and species of stars, all in the hopes that their observations might help researchers protect these iconic marine creatures.

Youth Marine Mapping in Arviat

Youth Marine Mapping in Arviat

Post published:October 20, 2022

The Aqqiumavvik Society is a community alliance of public, mental, and community health groups in Arviat, Nunavut. Aqqiumavvik practises a community-identified approach, ensuring that any program or service we develop is based on needs that have been identified by the community itself. 

Sustainable Fishing for 700 Generations

Sustainable Fishing for 700 Generations

Post published:October 20, 2022

For thousands of years, the Haíɫzaqv have been harvesting salmon and other food from the waters of the Pacific Central Coast. They consider it their responsibility to manage their land and ocean resources so that the next 10,000 years, or 700 generations, can continue to do the same.

Someone holding a GPS in their hand outside. Grass can be seen in the background.

How to Use a GPS Device

Post published:October 20, 2022

Most of us have heard of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and have come to rely on it to get us from point A to point B. The use of GPS technology extends well beyond giving users basic directions.

Think Blue, Go Green

Think Blue, Go Green

Post published:October 20, 2022

Marine conservation efforts have been growing rapidly in North America over the past decade. In Canada, the commitment to protect the country’s land and oceans has risen from a goal of 10 per cent in 2020 to 30 per cent by 2030.