“An Oldie but a Goodie”
Five or six years ago I was involved in a research project with Griffith University looking at the impact of ‘games in education’, in-particular...
Making with Andrew King….author/engineer
Andrew King...Author and Engineer...tinkerer extraordinaire!
Wow! Such a fabulous day with Andrew King. He inspired our girls with his delightful stories of Engiibear's Dream and...
Sharing in the MarketPlace!
I was intrigued and excited to participate in a 'Marketplace' concept at a conference which was practitioner-led to develop irresistible, impactful opportunities for children and families....
School Science and Tech Expo
Our Library always has a stand in the school's Science and Tech Expo. This year we featured our 'Makerspace' as well as Coding and...
Coding in our Library MakerSpace
We are continuing our focus on coding in our library lessons, Megan and I were pleased to see our article on 'Coding in the...
Bringing Books to Life with AR
As educators and parents, we all appreciate the importance and benefits of stories and books. Megan and I use books as a spring board...
TinkeringChild @ Home
If you follow TinkeringChild web posts, Facebook or Instagram you will know how strongly TinkeringChild feels about how learning ‘happens’ where constructivism and constructionism...
Audioplay
Audioplay is podcast meets audiobook meets theatre. How innovative and exciting!
Children put on headphones, step into the story and become the characters, playing out...
Creating Future Libraries – Annual Network Conference 2015
Anne Weaver (All Hallows' TL) Anne's Blog for All Hallows' and I will be setting up a 'Makerspace' for delegates to experience many of the...
Books for a Makerspace
Throughout this blog I have referred to many books which give ideas on how to incorporate a Makerspace within a school environment. I thought...