Creative technology

Boy sewing on a sewing machine.

Creativity plays a key role in school and recreational activities. It strengthens and activates imagination, independent thinking and diverse expression. Technology opens doors to new learning opportunities and helps adapt teaching to each student's needs. The interplay of creativity and technology increases interest and engagement, prepares everyone for the future, and improves ability to solve various challenges.

Makerspaces

Makerspaces promote creativity and diverse skills with digital technology support. They aim to develop abilities for navigating today's complex technological world.

 

These spaces allow work with specialized tools like electronics, laser cutters and 3D printers, using various digital and traditional materials.

Teikning af laserskera

More about creativity

Makerspace equipment

The makerspace at Mixtúra is designed for school and recreational activities. It serves as an important model of innovation and possibilities. Available equipment includes:

  • 3D printers
  • Multi-material cutters
  • Laser cutter
  • Clay printer
  • Plastic molding machine
  • CNC router
  • Digital sewing machine
  • Microcomputers and electronic components
  • STEAM library
  • And much more...

Creative outcomes

Teachers use diverse approaches to meet all students' needs. This is a key aspect of professionalism.

Creative outcomes engage students, empower them, and expand their knowledge of different methods. Students can choose how to demonstrate understanding and complete projects. Creativity, self-empowerment and social skills play a major role.

Creative outcomes allow students to use varied methods, including arts and vocational subjects, in project development and execution. This approach lets students' creative thinking, imagination and ideas flourish. Students may have free choice in execution or follow a specific method like dramatic expression. They use creative thinking, skills and imagination in their approach.

The Mixið development project

The development project on mobile makerspaces, diverse work and creative outcomes aims to support growth mindset, creativity and solution-oriented thinking. Design, creativity and digital technology belong in all learning, not just specific classes.

Teikning af stöfunum STEAM

Mixtúra

Reykjavík's Department of Education & Youth's Creation & Technology Studio

 

Mixtúra is located at the University of Iceland's Faculty of Education at Stakkahlíð, in room K-101 and K-104 in Klettur.

 

Resource Lending Library opening hours:

Mondays from 1:30pm-3pm


Fridays from 9am-11am and 1:30pm-3pm

You can contact us by email: mixtura@reykjavik.is


Phone 411 7080