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....
Grandparents enjoying our Makerspace.
Our Junior School has an annual Grandparents Day. Each year there is an assembly where students share stories, music and many fabulous talents. This year the focus...
Enhancing with EL Wire
STEMies girls this term have been enjoying the opportunity of learning about EL (Electroluminescent) wire and using it to enhance something they owned. EL wire is...
Robots as Companions
Robot technology is our future. We are seeing more and more in every industry. Therefore, it is perfect that institutions like The Cube QUT...
STEMies in Action!
When considering where to start with our new after school Makerspace Club it was only fitting to begin with an idea which epitomizes the...
‘Driving into the Future’ at QUT
"Roboticists suggest that driverless cars could soon be driving on Australian roads if road legislations reform and technology matures. Developing systems to deal...
EL Wire shines in a Makerspace!
I just love attending workshops at HSBNE (Hackerspace Brisbane) which give me skills and ideas for our school Library Makerspace. EL wire (Electroluminescent wire) is...
Exciting Recent Events
I have been excited and encouraged by a few things which have happened recently. I was asked to write an article about Makerspaces...
Chain Reaction Creations using LittleBits.
LittleBits are small electronic blocks which snap together with magnets. We have had them in our Makerspace for quite a long time and I have...
Books to Inspire Coding & Robotics
I have been running a Coding and Robotics Club at school for a couple of years now. I started with coding and last year...