STEAM-3D Maker Lab

Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), Oshawa, Ontario
What the facility does

Research on technology and pedagogy, digital literacies, STEAM teaching and learning, and maker education makerspaces.

Areas of expertise

The STEAM-3D Maker Lab is a research group with a focus on researching best practices associated with technology and pedagogy. Our lab also studies the impact of making and makerspaces on the teaching and learning process, especially as these relate to STEAM education and the development of global skills and competencies. Other research themes include the impact of digital technologies and online learning on the teaching and learning process. Our lab primarily uses mixed and qualitative research methods, and we have a number of research collaborations with other faculties at Ontario Tech University, other universities (in Canada and abroad) and with various industry and school district partners.

Research services

Testing and analyzing the efficacy of various pedagogies and digital tools in a variety of education settings (elementary, secondary, post-secondary and industry settings).

Sectors of application
  • Arts and cultural industries
  • Education
  • Information and communication technologies and media
  • Policy and governance

Equipment

Function

MakerBot

3D printer

MakerBot Digitizer

Digitizes 3D objects

Cubicon 3D Printer

3D printer

Carvey

CNC Machine (Subtractive printer)

Cricut Explore Air 2Electronic cutting machine

Sphero Robots

Programmable robot

k8 Robotics Kitmicro:bit-compatible modular robotics kit
LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3Modular robotics kit

BB-8 Robots

Programmable robot

Bee-Bots

Programmable robot

Ozobots

Programmable robot

Dash Robots

Programmable robot

Dot Robots

Programmable robot

Cozmo Robots

Programmable robot

Cubelets

Modular robotics

Cue Robots

Programmable robot

Jimu Robots

Programmable robot

LEGO Boost Robot Kit

Programmable robot

Ollie Robot

Programmable robot

Misty II Robot

Programmable robot

Osmo

Plugged and unplugged gaming accessory

Bloxels

Plugged and unplugged gaming accessory

Education Makedo Kits

Construction kits

Makey Makey

Micro-controller and circuit kit

Arduino Starter Kits

Circuit and programming kit

LilyPads

E-textile kits

Chibitronics kits

Paper circuit kits

littleBits Circuit kits

Snap circuit kits

micro:bits

E-textile kits

iPads

Tablets

MacBooks

Laptops

DELL ChromeBooks and 2-in-1s

Laptops

iPods

iPods

Bernina sewing machine

Smart sewing and embroidery machine

Silver Reed knitting machine

Knitting machine

View-Master

Merge VR

EVO VR

Utopia 360

PS4 VR

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) headsets

Toughsty Spy Glasses

Eye glasses with cameras

Insta360 ONE X

360 degree camera

GoPro

Action camera

Logitech cameras

Video conferencing camera

Yeti microphone

Conferencing mic

Jabra Speak 510

Wireless bluetooth microphone/speaker
  • InkSmith
  • Regional Municipality of Durham
  • NASA
  • First Nations, Metis & Inuit Educators Association of Ontario (FNMIEAO)
  • Ontario Ministry of Education
  • Council of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE)
  • DELL/EMC Canada
  • The Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences
  • Math Knowledge Network (MKN)
  • Mining Matters
  • Tech for Good Canada
  • Convergence.Tech

Title

URL

Education's Next Act: A researcher in e-learning and expert in digital literacy is a first responder for a flailing school system struggling to transition to the post-pandemic way of teachinghttps://www.innovation.ca/story/educations-next-act

The Digital Principal

https://youtu.be/8yQ8Ev0cAl8

Tech training for Somersfield teachers

http://www.royalgazette.com/education/article/20190829/tech-training-for-somersfield-teachers

Durham researchers aim to teach kids about future of artificial intelligence

https://globalnews.ca/video/4573828/durham-researchers-aim-to-teach-kids-about-future-of-artificial-intelligence

STEAM Education, 21st Century Skills & Makerspaces

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2W4C-BlY8E&feature=youtu.be

Science 3D: Discovery, Design & Development through Makerspaces

http://janettehughes.ca/lab/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/OERE-Article-Makerspace-18.01.31.pdf