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....
Simple STEM Activities
Students enjoyed the challenges of creating, making and exploring different activities this year not even realizing that they were fully engaged in learning 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...
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,...
STEMies Club Responds to Innovator
STEMies Club responded to Dr James Fielding’s (CEO and co-founder of Audeara Headphones) visit by designing and creating an artefact with a theme of...
Sharing Innovation with Green Screen Videos
This term’s TechMates (girls from grades 4 – 6 and a significant male in their lives) were invited to design and create a prototype...
Guest blog: Investigate & Create
Just as students grow and learn by working with their peers, so do teachers! How fortunate to be able to work with Deb Koh,...
Holiday ‘Making’!
Now that the New Year is approaching, and the excitement of new toys is in full swing, keep the ‘creating’ and ‘making’ going both...
Linking Literature and Technology
I was honoured to be invited to present on TeachTechPlay Webshow Episode 39, by Eleni Kyritsis.
I decided to share some of the things #bestteachingpartnerever, Megan...
Geography in the Makerspace:”Walking Two Worlds”
‘Education is the key to a better life for every child and the foundation of every strong society……’ Anthony Lake, Executive Director, UNICEF
Following the History...