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Idea Lab

Welcome to the Idea Lab – your place to make and create!

Make your big idea a reality

The Idea Lab is your college makerspace. We run short workshops throughout the school year to teach things like 3D printing, scanning and circuitry from beginner to advanced users.

Idea Lab space and time is bookable and we encourage students (and staff!) to stop by and see what we have to offer.

You bring the creativity and the great ideas. Our staff will help you to turn your idea into a reality.

What is a makerspace?

Makerspace, hackerspace, whatever you choose to call it, is a place for exploration, design, experimentation and building. A place for testing, failing, refining, and learning. 

Makerspaces are areas that encourage students to explore, design, experiment and build. You can take things apart, put things together and hack existing things into new and creative products. 

The space has the tools you need for tech projects such as 3D printers, 3D scanners, a CNC laser cutter and electronics hobbyist stations. 

To book the Idea Lab or printer time, email: research@cotr.bc.ca

3D Printer

3D Printers

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3D Scanner

3D Scanners

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Thunder Laser

Laser Cutter

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3D printer

Documents & Resources

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Upcoming Events

Events

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  • Fueling Engagement, not Burnout, in Teaching & Learning

    Cranbrook Campus and Online

    Burnout affects both instructors and students, often affecting well-being, motivation, and learning. In this workshop, participants will draw on Maslach and Leiter's The Burnout Challenge to examine the conditions that contribute to burnout and explore strategies for sustaining engagement, energy, and purpose in teaching and learning. Register Now!

  • Accommodations in COTROnline/Moodle

    Hybrid (KC110C & Online)

    This workshop will walk through the essentials of implementing key accommodations using Moodle tools, including but not limited to: Providing extra time on assignments Supporting alternate assignment submission formats Providing extra time on exams Setting up non-respondus exams for the Exam Office Exporting Moodle Quizzes Supporting accessibility modes in Moodle As this session is focused […]

  • Drop-In Mini Skills Lab with IT

    Need technology help for your classes? Stop by the Learning Commons for some hands-on support with IT staff including: Printing documents Properly saving/organizing files Navigating Microsoft 365 Cyber Safety All […]

  • Accommodations in COTROnline/Moodle

    Hybrid (KC110C & Online)

    This workshop will walk through the essentials of implementing key accommodations using Moodle tools, including but not limited to: Providing extra time on assignments Supporting alternate assignment submission formats Providing extra time on exams Setting up non-respondus exams for the Exam Office Exporting Moodle Quizzes Supporting accessibility modes in Moodle As this session is focused […]