STEM Ideas for Years 5 & 6
Children learn through play and discovery. Providing curious and interesting activities across the curriculum gives students opportunities to share their understanding and build on...
Chain Reaction Creations using LittleBits.
LittleBits are small electronic blocks which snap together with magnets. We have had them in our Makerspace for quite a long time and I have...
Ideas for using Technology in the Library.
Students live in a technological world and need to be supported in their learning with the new and exciting technologies constantly being developed. The...
Technology in the Hands of Creative Thinkers
Why do we need our students to be creative?
ACARA General Capabilities states “Responding to the challenges of the twenty-first century – with its complex...
Sharing in the MarketPlace!
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....
Audioplay
Audioplay is podcast meets audiobook meets theatre. How innovative and exciting!
Children put on headphones, step into the story and become the characters, playing out...
Christmas Catapult Games
The girls enjoyed a creative and educational activity of making catapults with paddle pop sticks and designing Christmas games. They explored physics, engineering, and...
Learner’s Playground
I was happy to have been asked to be part of the 'Learner's Playground' at the QSLA "Creating Future Libraries" annual network conference 2016. Last year...
Mechanical Cardboard Workshop
It’s always fun making, especially micro machines that move! I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to explore and create ‘The Southbank Story’ with moving parts....
Hologram Heads!
Students thoroughly engage with the skills and potential of using technology when presenting their work to an audience. Year 4 students integrated technology into...