Mikisew means eagle.

Day 1 - what an incredible day. Not knowing what to really expect it was an amazing day. Students reaction to the 3D printer ranged from

"What's that? That's cool"

To: "I've seen one of these on a cartoon once, cool. I can't believe our little town has one"

One student leaving the room after seeing the printer in action said "unbelievable" 

Of course it took a while to set up the printer and install SketchUp on the computers in their lab. So when one class came down and we were showing them pre-printed 3D objects a student just simple did not believe it. She said there was no way that was printed out on that machine. We can't wait to show her that it's all up and running tomorrow! Her classmates came down throughout the day to check it out though.

A science teacher was thrilled to learn that he could print the DNA helix as his were all broken and this was incredible! 

Overall it was an incredibly busy and wonderful day! It was nice to see the objects that Downsviw students had designed for Elaine and Anna brought out and being used as examples of things that Mikisew students could make. One student asked if she could make a guitar pick. Guess what we're making tomorrow? Guitar picks and keychains! 

The computer teacher at Mikisew was really quick to learn how to use the printer, changing filament and the plate with ease. It's funny because this is a much newer model then the one at Downsview. Ms. Prinn was learning, teaching and installing at the same. It all all worked out! Everyone at Mikisew was really excited to see the printer in action. More classes are coming to use it tomorrow. 

Garth had a group of students who shot a great little movie about the school, and learned to shot and record with a boom mic. They learned that booms should be held high (otherwise they can hit their subject in the head). 

Positive Peer Culture teachers Monica and Judi started the morning in the main hall creating a feelings a banner with  students. Two groups were set up and immediately got into the spirit of sharing. We look forward to seeing them grow over the next few days. Their candidness and honesty have paved the way for more in depth growth and communication for the week in ppc.