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...
Coding with LEGO EV3 Robots
Over the last few years I have enjoyed learning 'some' coding and robotics skills. I find the students soon over-take my level of competency,...
Resourcing a Junior Makerspace
Throughout my blog I have spoken about materials available in our space to stimulate making in the Makerspace. Sometimes the making and creating comes from literature,...
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...
2016 Junior School Hour of Code
What a fun way to enjoy the penultimate day of the 2016 school year!
A whole school 'Hour of Code'. This activity usually takes place...
Fun with a Laptop!
Learning by taking apart!
Recently I set up a Makerspace activity for our girls to dismantle a couple of old laptops. I found illustrations and explanations...
Our First LEGO League Journey
A few months ago I approached my principal about entering a team into the First LEGO League competition, as always, she was very supportive....
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...
First LEGO League Preparation
'Time' is always a challenge at school, so preparing for a robotics competition was going to mean extra time outside of school. Today, being Sunday, from...
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...