The Digital Technologies Hub
Some time ago while I was out running I received a phone call from Chris Harte (educational consultant) to talk about the development of the...
3D Printing and HTML & CSS
Students observed the structures in their immediate environment, both natural and man-made. Using Splat3D the students experimented drawing 3D shapes and then building on...
Annual ‘Hour of Code’ 2017
This was our fourth year of providing a time when the whole Junior School came together to enjoy an hour of coding activities. Prior...
Technology in the Classroom
This year as Junior School Technologies Coordinator I have been able to share some great software and applications with students and teachers. Last week...
The Significance of an Audience
When students have an audience, it gives meaning and authenticity to learning. This was evident this week at our annual Science and Technology Showcase....
Robots to Teach Coding Part 2 (Yrs 3 & Yrs 4)
‘Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the universe, or you just want to pursue a career in the 21st century, basic computer...
Maths Fun with Robots!
Programming robots and understanding that robots need ‘us’ to tell them what to do gives our girls empowerment to code. Preps to Grade 6...
Inspiring Feedback
Wow! I received an uplifting email today about my blog and I immediately had to get back to posting! I have been a little...
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...
Author Visits are Special!
We were fortunate to have Felice Arena visit our school to inspire our girls from Year 4 to Year 6 to read and delve into...