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TEAM - Technology Educators' Association of Manitoba

Conference Title: A Hands On Experience

Location: Collège Béliveau, 296 Speers Rd, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

All sessions are walk up. Lunch will be provided to those that are pre-registered. Walk-up registrations on October 24 will be $100. Cash Only. Lunch not guaranteed.

- Conference and Membership Fees -
TEAM Conference Fee ............................................. $70
TEAM Conference & Membership Fee .................. $60
TEAM Student Conference & Membership Fee ... $25 (must be full-time student)
TEAM Membership Fee ........................................... $25 (includes TEAM Executive and Presenters)

Cancellation Policy: No cancellations.

If you require any additional information about this conference, please contact TEAM by email at iamanitoba@gmail.com.

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Sessions - 8:30 AM-3:30 PM

FULL - Walk-up Sessions

All sessions are walk-up. You will choose your session during the conference.

- AM sessions -

AM01 - Bringing Blacksmithing to the Classroom

In this session we will be talking about setting up a forge and some of the tools involved in blacksmithing at a high school level. The session will include a demonstration of some smithing techniques that are a part of a high school level project as well as some basic heat treating information.
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AM02 - Boomerangs!
Presenter: Colin Rodrigue

Come and learn how to make boomerangs with your students. (That almost always work) Patterns, cutting and shaping will be discussed. This is a hands on opportunity to shape and test your own boomerangs.
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AM03 - Building the Future: Engaging Students with LEGO Education SPIKE Prime in the Classroom

Discover how LEGO Education SPIKE Prime can transform your classroom into a hub of creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. This hands-on professional development workshop is designed for K–12 teachers who want to integrate robotics and coding into their teaching practice.
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AM04 - Lightsaber Project
Presenter: Tim Gysel

This presentation will showcase how students design and build custom lightsabers through 3D modeling, printing, circuit construction, and minimal programming. Participants will see how the project encourages creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning as students personalize their hilts and troubleshoot their circuits. It’s an engaging project that develops design skills and critical thinking.
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AM05 - Making Indigenous Rawhide Rattles

In this hands-on session, participants will learn about the cultural significance of rawhide rattles in Indigenous traditions and explore how they are used in ceremony, music, and storytelling. The workshop will include a guided demonstration on working with rawhide and other natural materials to create a rattle, followed by time for participants to construct their own.

Note: there is only space for 20 people and it will be on a first come first serve basis the day of the conference.
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AM06 - Modern Mixtape
Presenter: Kelly Van Caeyzeele

In this hands-on session, educators will experience a project that merges digital design, fabrication, and electronics in an accessible and engaging way. Starting with 3D modeling and printing, participants will then move through the process of designing an acrylic component for laser engraving, and finally assemble the pieces into a functional light-up project using basic soldering skills.
The project is designed with middle years students in mind, but is easily scalable for different grade levels. Participants will leave with practical strategies and classroom-ready resources. The first 20 participants will leave with a functional light up project with scannable Spotify code and artwork.
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AM07 - Simply Technologies Presentation with Professional Grinding
Presenter: Steve Stevenson, Simply Technologies Group Inc.

Simply Technologies specializes in Education Machine Packages — affordable, classroom-ready systems that include CNC machines, laser cutters, and 3D printers designed specifically for schools, colleges, and CTE programs. These packages are built to be safe, reliable, and easy to integrate into existing technology education courses. Alongside the hardware, Simply Technologies offers the Empower[ed] Academy, a complete curriculum and training solution that aligns with CTE/STEM standards. Empower[ed] Academy provides:
• Teacher training & certification
• Curriculum integration for CAD/CAM/CNC and digital manufacturing
• Hands-on learning modules that prepare students with real-world skills
With a focus on equipping educators and empowering students, Simply Technologies bridges the gap between industry-grade tools and classroom needs. Their mission is simple: to prepare the next generation of innovators, engineers, and makers through practical, accessible technology.
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- PM session -
Presenter: Liam McLauchlan

My name is Liam McLauchlan and I am currently a Career Development and Technology Education teacher with the St. James-Assiniboia School Division. Previously, I worked with Manitoba Education, where I led the renewal of the Industrial Arts curriculum. Although I no longer speak on behalf of Manitoba Education, I’ve been invited to share insights into the Applied Technology curriculum based on my direct experience with its development. If you’ve been asking questions like:
• Why was the name changed from Industrial Arts to Applied Technology?
• How many Applied Technology courses are there, and what are their names?
• Can I get a description of the Applied Technology courses?
• What grades and credit values will they be offered at?
• Will the “G” designation still apply?
• When will the curriculum be available online, and will it be piloted?
• What are the key features of the new curriculum?
• Will there be curriculum for all the courses?
• Will there be any resources to accompany the curriculum?
• Will there be opportunities to ask questions or discuss funding?
…then you’re in the right place.
This session will provide clear, practical answers to these questions and more. I’ll be taking a straightforward, matter-of-fact approach to unpack what Applied Technology means for educators, students, and schools and how you can prepare for what’s ahead.