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...
Implementing the Digital Technologies Curriculum
At the end of last year, I attended an extremely worthwhile workshop looking at the Digital Technologies Curriculum and how it can be implemented...
Exciting eTextiles!
The term started with the girls researching the history and difference between eTextiles and wearable technology. They spent some time learning simple sewing stitches,...
The GiST(The Girls in STEM Toolkit)
The GiST(The Girls in STEM Toolkit) is a resource designed to support and encourage girls and young women to pursue careers in science, technology,...
National Science Week 2023
National Science Week 2023 commenced on Saturday, August 12th and concluded on Sunday, August 20th. Throughout both the opening and closing weekends, students from...
Interactive Research with Makey Makey
Giving our year 6 students the opportunity to discover and play with Makey Makey enabled us to address the DT curriculum descriptors:
Identify and explore...
TechMate Enjoys Robots
This term our TechMates enjoyed an evening of playing, discovering and exploring the capabilities of our robots we use with our girls. TechMates is...
‘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...
Being a Guest Blogger
Softlink specialises in knowledge, content and library management systems and request management systems for special, education, government and corporate information centres and libraries. St...
UN Sustainable Development Goals & the Micro:Bit
Engaging students with the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals using the Micro:Bit was successful and fun when games were created. Each student selected...