Robotronica 2017

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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...

Wellbeing and Mindfulness in a School Library

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With so many pressures on our students: academics, exams, body image, parental pressures, friendships, belonging and fitting in, bullying, inequality, playground gossip and social...

Impact of a Makerspace

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Trisha Buckley who is a good friend, TL, book reviewer and colleague of #bestteachingpartnerever, Megan Daley, approached us about conducting a case study for her Masters...

Fun with NeoPixels!

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 I was fortunate to attend a workshop on using Neopixels with conductive thread. My wonderful colleague, friend and ‘Makerspace’ guru, Anne Weaver, told me...

Christmas with TechMates

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TechMates is held once a term where girls from grades 4 – 6 may invite a significant male in their lives; dad, grandad, brother,...

Inspiring Feedback

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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

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If you follow TinkeringChild web posts, Facebook or Instagram you will know how strongly TinkeringChild feels about how learning ‘happens’ where constructivism and constructionism...

Sharing in the MarketPlace!

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I was intrigued and excited to participate in a 'Marketplace' concept at a conference which was practitioner-led to develop irresistible, impactful opportunities for children and families....

STEMies in Action!

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When considering where to start with our new after school Makerspace Club it was only fitting to begin with an idea which epitomizes the...

Students Inspired by an Innovator

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A great way to be inspired by others is to meet and talk. STEMies Club students started the year with an inspirational presentation from Dr James Fielding,...