TUIT.Tech is currently seeking partnerships in Northern Ontario. If your group shares any of the following ideas, I welcome the opportunity to plan and host a virtual coding event with you.
"For this reason, Arduino Day 2021 will be titled ‘Undistancing: Open Makes Us Close’ — a phrase that embodies the power of the open source community to shorten any physical distance through new opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and get (virtually) closer."
https://day.arduino.cc/#learn-more
https://tuit.tech/codingchallenges/
"We are all makers."
https://www.ted.com/talks/dale_dougherty_we_are_makers
"The entrepreneurial mind-set is important ...the way that innovation works is one of iteration and building on previous knowledge. I think entrepreneurship provides a wonderful model to get students thinking in that manner."
http://thelearningexchange.ca/videos/maker-space-mindset/
"We believe that digital skills are tools of empowerment.
The world is changing, and we want Canada to be ready. We’re here to make sure that all Canadians -- particularly women, girls, people with disabilities, Indigenous youth and newcomers -- have access to the knowledge they need to prosper in our digital world."
https://www.canadalearningcode.ca/
"Technology is revolutionizing our world, and she who knows how to code holds the power of change in her hands."
http://www.onwie.ca/programs/go-code-girl/
"On International Women's Day, GGC wants you to think big and dream even bigger! This instant meeting is focused on entrepreneurship and celebrating the inspiring women who drive innovation."
http://www.guidingmosaic.ca/WEB/Documents/GGC/programs/Instant-Meeting-IWD-2018.pdf
"Mindset is key ... Maker pedagogies promote important principles including inquiry, play, imagination, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and personalized learning."
Ministry of Education Document: Meaningful Making:Establishing a Makerspace in Your School or Classroom
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/meaningful_making.html
"For the first time, teach coding or computer programming skills starting in Grade 1 to improve problem solving and fluency with technology, to prepare students for jobs of the future."
New Ontario Mathematics Curriculum (K - 8) to Launch in Fall 2020
"Even if you only know a little about project-based learning or you've never heard of makerspaces before, the starter kit is the perfect place to find out more."
From: https://www.makingstartshere.com/teach
This free, step-by-step guide (developed by AUTODESK) is packed with resources, tips and inspiration to help you launch a successful maker program. Adaptable to an online learning environment. Kitchen Table Maker Space anyone?