STEM Ideas for Preppies!
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is so engaging for students in the primary years when each subject is integrated into ‘making’ activities. Students...
‘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...
Technovation
I'm so excited this term to be part of our 'Technovation' group with a large number of Year 5 and Year 6 students. The...
Robogals visit STEMies Club
Girls in STEMies Club were very excited to have Robogals UQ students visit. Robogals is a non-profit student group which run free sessions to inspire, engage...
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...
Micro:Bit Holiday Fun!
The first two days of the holidays saw the students from St Aidan’s and local schools participate in a Jr Engineers holiday program, learning...
TechMate Term 4 2020
One of my favourite events each term is TechMates!
The evening is for girls from Grade 4 - 6 to invite a significant male in...
Books for Coding
During Semester 1, Megan and I have decided to incorporate coding activities into our library lessons. Our library lessons are 3 weekly rotations of Recreational Reading,...
Robotronica 2017
Once a year QUT hosts Robotronica a free Robotics and Technology Spectacular with demonstrations, workshops, games and discussions. Numerous engaging activities for all ages were...
Creating with CoSPaces and Metaverse
VR and AR enhances learning experiences for students. If you have used either of these realities, you will most certainly agree. Different subjects can...