Global Headquarters just sent us this award to recognize the hard work of the teachers and team managers who mentored our 2018 Ontario teams. We saw record growth... and a huge impact on the lives of the students who participated. We can't wait to see what you will do in the 2019 season! #Growth #Impact #Award #Teachers #TeamManagers

The North York Public Library in Toronto has opened a brand new Digital Innovation Hub and Fabrication Studio. Digital Innovation Hub: This high tech space sparks inspiration, experimentation and learning. Create and collaborate using new technology and digital media. Edit and record music and video, preserve your family photos, or design and print your prototype on the 3D printer. You’ll also find virtual reality headsets, circulating Arduino kits and professional design sof

Early in the process, you will want to have a meeting with parents to provide information about meetings, any team or location rules, the DI Interference policy, and how they can reach you. You will want the parents to provide their contact information as well as information about food allergies and other needs of their child. Ask parents or volunteers to help with snacks, Instant Challenges or other aspects of managing a team. For more tips on how to involve parents as part

Looking for handy tips and cool ideas to help your team? Check out the Global DI Team Resources page. You will find: Clarifications Resource Area Volunteer Training Resource Library Blog Educator Resources Marketing Materials Tips for Parents Tips for Team Managers https://www.destinationimagination.org/challenge-program/team-resources/ #ResourceArea #Resources #Volunteers #Tips #TeamManagers #Parents

You shouldn't have to spend a lot of money to prepare an Instant Challenge. Most ICs use things that you can already find in your home or at a Dollar Store: mailing labels pipe cleaners elastic bands wooden craft sticks paper clips string straws You also shouldn't have to spend any more time preparing an IC than it should take for the kids to solve it. To save time, use stackable drawer inserts to store a variety of materials. That way, you can easily see what you have on han

Fantastic video by a team from the Limestone Board in Kingston, Ontario.

If you are in Toronto this upcoming weekend, check out the Maker Faire at the Toronto Reference library. It is a tech playground for DI kids! http://makerfestival.ca #Scientific #Technical #Engineering #Maker #Building