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School WorkshopsSTEAM Centre school workshops are hands-on and customized to learning goals and the Ontario curriculum. Workshops tap into a variety of creative tools, from simple – scissors and markers – to complex – design thinking, 3D printers, laser cutter, and electronics – to inspire students of all ages.
At this time, we're offering virtual school workshops, featuring topics such as coding, prototyping, robotics, 3D printing, and art. Students learn character-building skills that empower them to solve authentic problems, develop perseverance, engage in their community and develop a global perspective. When we can return to welcoming small groups into the STEAM Centre, students will access a powerful makerspace with 3D printers, a laser cutter, CNC, woodworking tools, graphic design tablets, audio and video production tools, and more! Contact the STEAM education team to start planning your group’s virtual field trip! |
STEAM LeadersSTEAM Leaders program is a unique learning, mentorship, and leadership co-op experience for forward-thinking students who will evolve into our next generation of educators, graphic designers, engineers, doctors, forensic scientists, mathematicians, and problem solvers.
The placement program offers students the ability to practice using prototyping tools, be mentored by the STEAM team and subject experts, while developing leadership skills through involvement in school or community projects. The entire placement term will help students narrow the gap between their existing knowledge and the vocational knowledge while enhancing the students’ employment opportunities. Contact us to express your interest in the Leaders program and to learn about current opportunities. This program began with generous support from the County of Elgin.
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Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Students can experience STEAM Centre’s awesome prototyping and creative tools, techniques and passion with our High School learning opportunities either virtually, at your school or at our location. A lot of our tools are portable, including 3D printers, so there are no limits!
Specialist High Skills Majors let students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). STEAM Centre has extensive experience creating an interesting and engaging SHSM experience, bringing together industry partners and hands-on activities to inspire students' focus. Certificates are provided upon completion of a 5 hour workshop. Contact us today to discuss a workshop for your group in:
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Supporting EducatorsTraditional teaching and learning is increasingly challenged as more students require flexible learning arrangements. We work closely with teachers to create dynamic student or teacher oriented workshops aligned with the Ontario curriculum to meet specific learning objectives, including training with makerspace tools and incorporating techniques into classroom or virtual activities.
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Highlights & HistorySince 2016, we've connected with nearly 10,000 students through school workshops. We've also worked on some truly transformational educational projects, including STEAM School and STEAM Mission 150!
STEAM SchoolDuring the 2017-2018 fall semester, STEAM Education Centre partnered with Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) to launch STEAM School, a groundbreaking venture for sixty-five grade ten students and four teachers, where focus was on developing students’ ability to think critically, creatively and productively about a problem while introducing them to new tech and tools. STEAM School was designed to operate through the lens of making life better for others or human-centred design. Students enrolled in STEAM School from three St. Thomas TVDSB schools, each taking four credits, as usual: English, Science, Integrated Arts and Civics and Careers. Additionally, students applied human-centered design through a series of special projects working with local businesses.
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STEAM Mission 150In recognition of Canada's 150th anniversary, we created a one-day event for teams of students to travel across Elgin County, diving deep into fun challenges that required creativity and collaboration while tapping into science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) skills. Teams were shuttled between five different Mission sites where they were presented with dynamic challenges, from purifying pond water into drinking water and constructing a functional 12 foot tall trebuchet from sight only, to escaping a classroom with 6 different types of locks! STEAM Mission 150 turned St. Thomas and Elgin County into a giant learning playground with a new adventure around every corner!
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The STEAM Centre has provided me inspiration, encouragement and confidence, bridging the technology gap between my education and my interests. STEAM Centre provided me opportunities that simply weren't available at my high school. Marks are vitally important, but many universities are looking for more.
- Justin (Engineering, McMaster University)
