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InkSmith Heads to micro:bit LIVE in Manchester, UK

The InkSmith team is excited to head to Manchester, UK for the first-ever micro:bit LIVE event. Members of the global micro:bit community of educators and partners will gather at the event to discover and learn about all things micro:bit.  

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micro:bit Robotics Climate Action Kits

InkSmith Releases micro:bit Climate Action Kits to Empower Youth through STEM Education

KITCHENER - September 20, 2019 - InkSmith, an Education Technology company dedicated to creating solutions for improving education for children around the world, announced today the launch of their new Climate Action Kits. This series of project-based learning Kits will empower...

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3D Printing in the Classroom

10 Easy 3D Model Files to Print this School Year

We've compiled a list of 10 different 3D model files that can be used for education. Whether you choose to download the files or use them as inspiration and get your students to model it themselves, these 3D prints are sure to make an impact on student learning! 

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InkSmith k8 Robot micro:mag

k8 Robot Featured in micro:mag Community Magazine

InkSmith is excited to share that our k8 robot has been featured in the latest issue of the micro:mag magazine! Micro:mag is the unofficial micro:bit community magazine.

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3D Printed Electric Vehicle

Bluevale C.I. Builds Electric Vehicles with 3D Printed Parts and Wins Waterloo EV Challenge

A group of students from local Bluevale Collegiate Secondary school used a number of 3D printed parts to build their Electric Vehicle for the University of Waterloo's EV Competition. 

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InkSmith, Fair Chance Learning, k8 Robot

InkSmith Partners with Fair Chance Learning

InkSmith is pleased to announce their collaborative partnership with Fair Chance Learning to expand robotics and student achievement in the classroom with the k8 Modular Robotics Kit. 

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InkSmith Skills Canada

InkSmith at Skills Canada National Competition 2019

The InkSmith team is excited to announce our participation in the 2019 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) in Halifax, Nova Scotia on May 28-29. The National Competition will feature youth from all over the country as they participate in over 40 skilled trade and...

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3D Printing in the Classroom

10 Ways Teachers are using 3D Printing in the Classroom

With a little imagination, the possibilities for 3D printing in the classroom are endless. Here are 10 creative ways real educators in Canada are using 3D printing in the classroom. 

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3D Printing is More Than a Tool, It's an Opportunity

3D Printing is More Than a Tool, It's an Opportunity

For one student in a York Region school, 3D printing allowed him to design and prototype a simple accessory, the implications of which go far beyond its physical application.

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