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Virtual Robotics Competition OTSC 2012

Members of Studica’s Canadian office are currently attending the Ontario Technological Skills Competition in Waterloo, Ontario. This the largest skilled trades competition in Canada with approximately 1900 students competing. Continue reading

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Mississauga VEX Robotics Championship

This year there was a VEX Robotics competition right around the corner from the Ontario office of Studica Limited. Rick Hansen Secondary School hosted the Mississauga VEX Robotics Championship on 25 February and with the help of teacher John Hobbins and his excellent group of volunteers the event was an outstanding success. Continue reading

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Fourier Days 2012 in Canada: April 2nd to June 1st

Fourier Days are all set to begin this year on the Second of April! This year Studica has added one full month to Fourier Days due to the overwhelming interest last year. Setting up a Fourier Day for your school is easy. Simply contact one of us at Studica and we will make a plan with you to facilitate your day. Continue reading

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Science Teacher’s Association of Ontario Conference 2011

Studica launched the product throughout this year in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and the Eastern Provinces. The ability to pick up the Fourier Line of Data Loggers and use them immediately was a very strong plus for many teachers and their students. Continue reading

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Ontario Autodesk Digital Steam Workshop – McMaster University

Autodesk’s Digital STEAM Workshop was a success, and showed the participants the scope and potential of this free Autodesk Curriculum. Autodesk’s Digital STEAM Curriculum is a project based teaching tool which allows teachers to focus on the instruction of key concepts. Key concepts covered in today’s workshop included design for Urban Farming, Urban Planning and Transit infrastructure, and Thermal cooling properties involved in the design of structures. Continue reading

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National Instruments Hardware and Software in Ontario’s Energy SHSM

I was able to use hardware from the Fischertechnik Oeco Tech Renewable Energies Kit to construct the Solar Array, complete with DC Motor. The solar tracker is a part of this kit, and comes with graphical instructions for assembly and wiring. With this, I was able to add two Light Sensors and design a simple system for control using LabVIEW. Continue reading

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Teaching Technical Success: Ontario Technological Skills Competition

Students from across the province gathered in Waterloo Ontario this week to promote, practice, and celebrate the technological trades available for students in today’s industries. Continue reading

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