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 Printers
3D Scanners
Laser Cutter
Documents & Resources
Upcoming Events
eLearning Opportunities for Addressing Intercultural Barriers Workshop
Flexible Learning Lab (KC131) - Learning Commons +1 moreThis one-day set of workshops features five sessions, each focusing on using different eLearning technologies to remove reduce, and/or manage intercultural barriers. Cultural differences, language barriers, and societal norms often make students hesitant to actively participate in classroom discussions or share their thoughts and ideas. By leveraging specific eLearning tools, educators can infuse elements of fun, power, freedom, acceptance, and safety (Five Basic Needs- by William Glasser) into the classroom environment. These enhancements can help to boost student engagement and motivation in the learning process. More information and session details: Workshop Overview Details: Thursday February 20th - 10AM - 4PM Flex Lab and […]
Digital Accessibility Bits and Bytes: Color Combinations
Flexible Learning Lab (KC131) - Learning Commons +1 moreColor Combinations: Enhancing or Hindering Accessibility? Colors are powerful tools to convey meaning, but are yours effective for all users? Join this session to explore how thoughtful color combinations can enhance clarity and inclusivity. Gain practical tips to ensure your designs are vibrant, accessible, and visually effective for everyone. What to bring: Please bring any word document, PowerPoint Slide deck or Moodle Course Page with text for hands-on-practice during the session. To Register: Be part of the action- Register now by completing the registration form.
Gradebook for Student Success Workshop
KC 110C +1 moreThe Moodle Gradebook for Student Success workshop introduces the essential settings for establishing a Gradebook that is user-friendly for students and meets principles of Standardization, Centralization, and Simplification across College of the Rockies Moodle Gradebooks. You will learn the best methods of delivering feedback to students via the gradebook for student achievement. The Moodle Gradebook […]
Digital Accessibility Bits and Bytes: Making Images Accessible
Flexible Learning Lab (KC131) - Learning Commons +1 moreCan Everyone Understand the 'Message' in Your Images? Images are a key storytelling tool, but are they accessible? This session focuses on writing descriptive and meaningful alt text, ensuring your […]