Turn learning into a creative and inclusive adventure!
The BRIX is a 3D printer made of interlocking bricks that stimulates motor skills, communication and social connection, without resorting to intimidating technology.
Challenges to Overcome
Student Engagement
Encouraging Involvement : In some environments, it is crucial to create experiences that capture students' attention, in order to stimulate their active participation.
Educational Tools
Simplify the Approach : By making educational tools more accessible and integrating them into the educational process, we can facilitate student learning and engagement.
Strengthening Social Connections
Building Trust : Promoting a climate of trust and cooperation among participants is essential to maximizing the effectiveness of interactions.
Preparing for the future
Encouraging Innovation : Now promoting collaboration between students and the creative application of knowledge, while developing essential skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and creativity.
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Promote active and playful learning: Use fun projects to motivate and engage students more.
Develop essential skills: Foster communication, social connections, and teamwork.
Problem-solving: Encourage problem-solving through hands-on activities.
Prototyping: Practice prototyping through trial and error.
Application of skills: Allow for practical and relevant application of acquired skills.
Positive Impact on Development
Student Engagement and Motivation
Active Participation : The Brix method encourages students to be actively involved in their learning, which can result in better attention and greater motivation in other subjects.
Positive Environment : By making learning fun, students are more likely to develop a positive attitude towards school and learning in general.
Development of Cross-Cutting Skills
Social Skills : Collaborative activities promote teamwork and communication, essential skills in all disciplines.
Problem Solving : Games and interactive activities help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are beneficial in subjects like math and science.
Educational Adaptability
Transfer of Skills : The skills acquired through the Brix method can be applied in other learning contexts, thus facilitating the understanding of new concepts.
Flexibility in Teaching : Teachers can adapt the principles of the Brix method to different subjects, making teaching more dynamic and relevant.
Why does BRIX make a difference?
Immersion through play : team role play (engineer, supplier, manufacturer, quality controller)
Active multisensory stimulation : tangible construction + creative 3D printing
Concrete objectives : fine motor skills, breaking down communication barriers, cooperation.
Collaborative assembly methodology with role-playing
Building together, succeeding together
By engaging in role-playing, students develop various skills and gain a better understanding of collaboration, as well as the importance of each role within a team.
Engineer
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Review the instruction manual to determine the bricks needed.
Present the visual instructions to the group.
Communicate specific bricks to the Supplier.
Guide the Builder on the location of each brick.
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Leadership
Communication
Problem solving
Give clear instructions
Supplier
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Actively listen to the Engineer's requests.
Use the pictures in the instructions to help locate the correct bricks.
Collect and return the requested bricks to the Builder.
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Active listening
Organisation
Teamwork
Builder
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Wait for the Supplier to provide the necessary bricks.
Follow the Engineer's advice on the location of each brick.
Refer to instructions for additional support during assembly.
Assemble the model according to the instructions provided.
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Fine motor skills
Attention to detail
Collaboration
Quality Controller
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Check that the bricks used match the instructions.
Ensure the model is assembled correctly
Provide constructive feedback to other group members.
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Critical thinking
Observation
Communication
Versatile assembly
This versatile set is suitable for both solo play and teams of two, three, or four students.
It can also be adapted for entire classrooms, where the teacher can change the teams for each session, allowing new groups of students to participate in the assembly of the printer, which promotes inclusion and diversity of experiences.
Which professionals is the BRIX project aimed at?
The Brix project is designed to meet the specific needs of various professionals, including:
Education : Robotics, science and technology, and visual arts teachers. Gifted programs, after-school programs, and daycare services.
Health : Occupational therapists, special education teachers, special needs teachers, speech therapists and psychoeducators.
Leisure and Entertainment : Librarians, cultural animators.
The Brix is the favorite project of the students !
Offer motivating sessions — Discover BRIX!
Discover the Inventors, Artists and Visionaries of Tomorrow!
Creative Impacts of 3D Printing !
After the printer is assembled, students are immersed in the wonderful world of 3D printing, inspiring them to become the inventors, artists, and visionaries of tomorrow, opening up new creative possibilities.
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Basic Concepts of 3D Printing
Basic concepts in 3D drawing
Practical applications
Technical skills
Raising awareness of innovation
Interest in science and technology
Easy to Assemble
Our easy-to-follow instruction manuals in French will guide your students through the process of assembling the bricks, just like you did when you were younger.
Compatible with Major Brands
Our set includes various shapes and sizes of interlocking plastic bricks that are compatible with bricks from all the major brands known on the market.
The mechanical components are pre-assembled
The essential mechanical components for the proper functioning of the BRIX are already manufactured and ready for hassle-free assembly.
The electronic components are pre-wired
The electronic components are already ready to be connected using the (7) wires to their respective connectors as soon as the assembly of the BRIX is completed.
An innovative, engaging, and motivating project!
The BRIX is a clever and stimulating project that encourages creativity and academic perseverance in your students.
Please note that the Brix is primarily designed to provide a playful learning experience in the field of 3D printing. Although it does not achieve the same dimensional accuracy as a conventional 3D printer, it allows students to explore the fascinating world of 3D printing while developing social, creative, and technical skills.