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UTSC Library Makerspace Newsletter
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Issue 17, June 2022
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Happy Pride Month, Makers! Join us at Pride Pop-Up at the Meeting Place on June 16 from 12 to 2 p.m. for an afternoon of Pride-themed do-it-yourself crafting! Connect with 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied folks on campus in this fun event to recognize and celebrate gender and sexual diversity for Pride month.
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The UTSC Library Makerspace is offering an exciting new robot workshop. Learn about 3D printing, microcontrollers and coding by building your own dancing robot! Sign up for one of our online introduction sessions to learn more. Tuesday June 28, 10-10:30 Wednesday June 29, 4-4:430 Monday July 4, 2-2:30 Space is limited. More sessions expected in the upcoming fall and winter …
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The Makerspace now has a Co-Curricular Record! It's called Digital Creative Technologies - attend 4 workshops and complete a reflection paper to earn a Co-Curricular Record. Look for the posting on the CCR website. The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is an official institutional document that recognizes your involvement outside the classroom, as a significant part of your U of T experience. You …
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The Maker Mindset. What is this and why is it important for our learners?
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Sarah Nagle, Creation and Innovation Service Librarian at Miami University, explains in a short video how a maker mindset is a shift of thinking away from consuming to creating. This shift helps engage learners with concepts such as design sensitivity and failure positivity, while honing interdisciplinary soft skills like decision making and fluency of ideas. If you are seeking ideas to include …
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Opinion of the Day
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We are so impressed by our new Cricut machine. It cuts a plethora of materials in intricate designs including vinyl and card stock. We want to share our excitement and offer in-person workshops. This is would be our first in-person workshop in a while so we want to know if you'd be interested in attending an upcoming workshop.
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Take our quick survey - we'd like to know what you think.
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Featured Resource
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The Makerspace has a stop motion kit available to borrow. The Hue Animation Studio kit comes with a goose-neck camera with a solid base, great for creating stop motion film. You can use it in the space, utilizing the easy-to-use software to complete your film project. You can also borrow a kit for a few days to use at home.
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Upcoming Virtual Workshops
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Introduction to 3D Design
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This session introduces you to 3D design using Tinkercad, a free design platform that is great for beginners. At the end of the workshop, you will have created a basic object that is ready to be 3D printed.
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Introduction to 3D Printing
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This is an introduction to the tools and techniques for 3D printing. At the end of the workshop, you will have general knowledge of the principles, tools and best practices for 3D printing. Note: Attendance is mandatory if you are interested in accessing the 3D printers at the Makerspace.
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Arduino Basics
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This hands-on session will introduce you to the basics of Arduino using a virtual kit. At the end of the workshop, you will have a general understanding of circuitry and how to create a simple circuit using Arduino. Note: we will be building Arduino circuits using Tinkercad - sign up for a free account.
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Introduction to Stop Motion
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Learn the basics for creating a Stop Motion video using Stop Motion Studio app and a mobile phone or tablet. At the end of the workshop, you will have knowledge of the tools, software and steps needed to make a basic Stop Motion video. The best way to participate in the session is to download the app on your phone or tablet, and follow the presentation on another device.
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Podcasting: The Basics
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This introductory workshop will introduce you to the tools and resources related to podcasts. You will learn about best practices for creating a podcast, including choosing a format, comparing recording software and selecting the proper equipment needed to complete your digital project.
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What Are You Making?
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Show us what you’ve been making! Throughout the semester we would love to know what you are making for class or just for fun. Submit a photo and a short description of your creation (e.g. what you did, what equipment you used, etc.) If your resource is selected to be highlighted you will receive a Tim Horton’s gift card.
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Email us and include a photo and short description of your creation and we'll feature it in our next newsletter as well as highlight it on our web site.
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