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...
Lively Learning with CSER
I have raved about CSER MOOC's (massive open online course) many times throughout my blog. Now I'm excited to share more amazing resources 'The Computer Science...
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,...
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...
Awesome Aqua Cars!
This term in STEMies Club, the girls had an exciting project to build their very own Aqua Car using Kinetikits. This project not only...
3D Printing in STEMies Club
3D printing refers to the additive manufacturing process that builds a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model created by computer-aided design software(CAD). STEMies...
Websites supporting STEM
STEM websites are a way to engage students in screen time with a purpose. As we all know STEM careers are in demand and...
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,...
PBL at Griffith University
I’m fortunate to work with the wonderful staff at Griffith University in 1299edn. This course is for first year pre-service teachers to understand...
Building a Computer?…….Yes!
A small group of girls have been busy this term following a blueprint to build a computer in our Makerspace. I gave the girls a 'Piper Computer...