Welcome to edstudiO — where imagination meets transformation in the journey to reshape the future of education. A space for innovative educators and educational researchers.

About edstudiO

EdstudiOis a multidimensional research, teaching, and community space, fully equipped with the latest technology. It is a hub for advancing strategic priorities in preparing the next generation of teachers and educational researchers to utilize a diverse range of digital and physical tools in their practice. The space includes purpose-built zones for making and tinkering, digital gaming, digital media production, and collaboration.

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edstudiO: RAISON D'ETRE

“At edstudiO, we believe in creating an educational space where aspiring teachers are not just students but active architects of innovative and inclusive learning environments.”

Michelle Hagerman

— Associate Professor and Founding Director of edstudiO

Research and innovation

EdstudiO in the news

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Let’s play: Tinkering with tech and transforming education

What do 3-D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, robotics, and green screens have in common? You can find them all in the edustudiO, a unique, in…
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Canadian Playful Schools Network now across Canada

Sometimes, the energy of a project feels tangible, as is the case for the Canadian Playful Schools Network (CPSN). Teachers and researchers use words …
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Lego Foundation awards $2.7 million grant to our researchers for the creation of a Canadian Playful Schools network

Congratulations to Co-principal investigators, Andy Hargreaves and Trista Hollweck, and the entire CHENINE team including Amal Boultif, Megan Cotnam-K…

Upcoming events

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Jan 18

Discover the edstudiO

The University of Ottawa's Faculty of Education is pleased to invite you to the official launch of edstudiO, a new interactive learning space. Equippe…

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Jan 25

Using podcasting for knowledge mobilization: A hands-on workshop

Join us for the workshop "Using Podcasting for Knowledge Mobilization: A Hands-On Workshop" with Stephen Hurley of VoiceEd Radio and Nicholas Ng-A-Foo…

Any questions?

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Open for selected courses from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM Monday to Friday or through special reservation.

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Send us an email to [email protected]

Our contributors

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We give children the chance to learn through play. Because play is powerful. When children experiment and discover, learning lasts.

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The Canadian Playful Schools Network exists to support the wellbeing and learning of students and educators through the infusion of play in the middle years of schooling across Canada.

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Helping you get the education you need to build a rewarding career.