Community-based experiential learning opportunities for students
Our Story
Video from Fall 2019 City Idea Lab Showcase
City Idea Lab, a project within TeachingCity Oshawa, is an innovative curriculum-based and experiential learning program designed for creatively minded university and college students. Students from Durham College, Ontario Tech University and Trent University Durham GTA work directly with faculty and city staff to co-design potential solutions to specific city-identified projects.
The experiential courses focus on specific city-identified challenge statements embedded into teaching practices and academic curriculums. Through teamwork, dialogue and experimentation, students look for solutions to urban issues in Oshawa.
City Idea Lab is located at the TeachingCity Hub (1 Mary Street North in downtown Oshawa), which opened on May 14th, 2018. The open-concept space offers students, faculty and staff access to a classroom and open lab space.
Our Impact
3
post-secondary schools are involved with the City Idea Lab (Durham College, Ontario Tech University and Trent University Durham GTA).
1026
students have participated in the City Idea Lab Program.
38
experiential courses have been offered.
145
student-led and innovative solutions have been created.
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City Idea Lab Showcases have been hosted in Oshawa to feature student’s projects.
