KLA’s in our Makerspace
The tools and resources available to students in our library makerspace enable our students to design, create, build and have fun on projects of...
Let’s Talk Technology in the Classroom!
The Australian Curriculum: Technologies describes two distinct but related subjects: Design and Technologies, in which students use design thinking and technologies to generate and produce...
TechMate Term 4 2020
One of my favourite events each term is TechMates! The evening is for girls from Grade 4 - 6 to invite a significant male in...
Robots to Teach Coding – Part 1 (K – 2)
“Everyone should learn how to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think” Steve Jobs Learning to code really does make ‘thinking’ happen!...
Books to Inspire Creating with Technology
A terrific way to introduce technology to students is through story. I have used a variety of technology with students during library lessons and teaching HASS in the...
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,...
STEM Ideas for Preppies!
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is so engaging for students in the primary years when each subject is integrated into ‘making’ activities. Students...
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...
Teaching in a Digital Classroom
I'm dedicated to teaching and working with young people. I’ve been fortunate to have had nearly 44 years of fulfilling my dedication! I’ve seen...
Fun Learning with Kahoot!
The last few years I have shared Kahoot! with colleagues, friends, pre-service teachers and students. It is always a hit! I use it mostly as...