STORIES & IMPACT
Virtual teaching comes with many challenges. As is clear to anyone who has watched teachers and young kids try to adapt to school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not easy to hold the attention…
Virtual teaching comes with many challenges. As is clear to anyone who has watched teachers and young kids try to adapt to school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not easy to hold the attention of a group through the small window of a flat screen.
Using Open Broadcaster Software to Deliver Better Lessons Read More »
Root and STEMThe MakerSpace at the college’s Ottawa campus is a place where students, faculty members, researchers and the community at large can explore, tinker and invent.
Algonquin College Joins the Maker Movement Read More »
Root and STEMMoving beyond essays and presentations, developers and designers are encouraging educators to consider adding games to their teaching toolbox.
Level Up Learning: What Games Teach Us Read More »
Blog, GamingWhile a recent game jam hosted by Pinnguaq’s Iqaluit Makerspace led to the development of two games, the biggest victory might have been boosting the participants’ confidence in their digital skills.
Iqaluit talent shines bright at Nunavut Game Jam Read More »
BlogThrough a partnership with a collective of Inuit women from Ottawa, Pinnguaq has been honoured to build digital skills with the community as they develop their website, move towards online programming and plan their future as an Inuit arts organization.
Partnership with Inuit women in Ottawa offers courage to pursue a digital future Read More »
BlogMaking it easy for people everywhere to absorb the exciting news from the world of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM), Pinnguaq has launched the Root & STEM podcast, an audio experience building on the success of their magazine of the same name.
New podcast tells stories of STEAM education in Canadian communities Read More »
BlogHow can we make our stories more meaningful? How can we use multimedia to share our experiences? How can we connect with others in an impactful manner? A new, no-cost storytelling workshop may be just what you need to enhance your storytelling and strengthen those connections.
Storytelling workshop offered free to young people in Iqaluit Read More »
PartnershipsHelping to bridge the digital divide in the territory, the Computers for Success Nunavut program provides technology and, by extension, opportunities for northern communities, an exciting prospect for Pinnguaq and for program participants.
Computers for Success Nunavut: Helping Bridge the Digital Divide in the North Read More »
BlogConnecting the land, technology and Inuit principles, learners in the North are using new kits provided through Pinnguaq to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) in the world around them.
Environmental Steward Kits: Learning on the Land Read More »
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