About this Program
The IGNITE Program is for enthusiastic high school students who are interested in exploring the world of science and technology while developing essential skills of various types.
The IGNITE Program contains generalized and specialized courses that either help students explore STEM topics to discover their interests, or focus on a specific subject matter to master a skill. Whether you are interested in learning the basics, or becoming more skilled in a specific area such as Web Development, App Development, Game Development or 3D modeling, there is something for every students’ learning needs.
Courses within the IGNITE Program are developed with special thought and in consideration of the Ontario Science, Technology and Computer Science curriculum.
#Courses IGNITE Courses
- 10 Lessons
- 20
Coding and Design Fundamentals
- 10 Lessons
- 20
- Grades: 9 - 12
- Price $140
- Dates and Times: Not offered Winter 2024
- Start Date: -
- Registration Deadline: -
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- 10 Lessons
- 20
Game Dev
- 10 Lessons
- 20
- Grades: 9 - 12
- Dates and Times: Not offered this term
- Start Date: TBD
- Registration Deadline: TBD
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- 10 Lessons
- 20
Web Dev
- 10 Lessons
- 20
- Grades: 9 - 12
- CURRENTLY NOT OFFERED IN WINTER TERM
- Dates and Times: Not offered this term
- Start Date: TBD
- Registration Deadline: TBD
- Tools Learned:
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- 10 Lessons
- 20
Intro to CAD
- 10 Lessons
- 20
- Grades: 9 - 12
- Dates and Times: Not offered this term
- Start Date: TBD
- Registration Deadline: TBD
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FAQ
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Who can sign up for an IGNITE Program course?
Anyone in grades 9 to 12 can sign up for an IGNITE course.
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When does it take place?
Weekday evenings - click on each course above to find out when they take place!
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How do I know which course to take?
Learners who do not have previous experience in coding, computer aided design (CAD) and graphic design are recommended to take the Coding and Design Fundamentals course, prior to taking any other IGNITE courses.
Learners who already have experience in the given content areas (eg. from school or previous programs), the Coding and Design Fundamentals course is not required.
Please make a decision based on your previous experiences and comfort levels.
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How do I sign up?
Click on the course of your choice above and then click Register. Complete the Registration process. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is complete!
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What happens after I register?
You will receive an email from our team containing a Google Classroom class code. Add the class to your Google Classroom - inside the classroom you will find the weekly link to the sessions and all other content (slides, assignments, games, etc.).
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Is there a fee to register?
The cost of participating is $140.00 CAD for 10 weeks!
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Where do the sessions take place?
The sessions take place virtually on a platform called BlueJeans. All you have to do is download the program once (for free) and use the same link to join the session each week!
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I’ve got questions, what do I do?