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UTSC Library Makerspace Newsletter
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Issue 20, November 2022
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It’s been great to welcome many new and returning users to the Makerspace this term. Students from PHYB10 have 3D printed a variety of objects for their experiments. We also have 15 participants in the fall cohort of "You can build a Robot"! The winter cohort of the robot program will start in early January 2023. Look for dates in the next newsletter.
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New faces in the Makerspace also include new staff members. Faith and Chau are our work study students in the space and Jay joined us in October to support users. Learn more about our new staff members through their bios on our website.
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Latest News
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The Value of Making
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Last month, the Makerspace was featured in Re:Think, a publication from the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation. The article, titled "How the UTSC Library’s Makerspace Affirms the Value of “Making"", discussed how the Makerspace is a place for students to engage and experiment with hands-on and creative methods of learning. Have an idea for integrating creative methods of …
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New workshops @ the Makerspace
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Join us for two exciting workshops happening at the Makerspace.
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The Cricut, an electronic cutting machine, has multiple uses. The latest project we piloted was creating jigsaw puzzles in collaboration with Professor Christine Wong. Dr. Wong designed the puzzle to support student learning in cholesterol conversation in HLTD20. The Cricut machine was able to cut the puzzle on light weight chipboard.
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Makerspace user Fatima Formuli was busy 3D printing in the Makerspace! She found a couple of great designs on Thingiverse. She printed the Flexi Rex by DrLex in different colours and sizes, and created a keychain.
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Fatima also printed a Puzzle Cube by WildRoseBuilds. She experimented with different sizes and colours of each of the pieces.
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Have Your Say
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The Makerspace will again offer the "You Can Build a Robot" workshop in Winter 2023. Please complete the form if you want to learn more about the upcoming program.
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Upcoming Workshops
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Introduction to Stop Motion (online)
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November 23, 2022 12:10 - 1 p.m.
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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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Introduction to 3D Printing (online)
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November 30, 2022 12:10 - 1 p.m.
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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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Introduction to 3D Design (online)
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December 7, 2022 12:10 - 1 p.m.
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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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Podcasting: The Basics (online)
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December 14, 2022 12:10 - 1 p.m.
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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 website.
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