KinetiKits: STEAM Educational Kits
In today's world, it's crucial to nurture and develop students’ creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It's even more important to do so sustainably. ...
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...
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...
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...
EL Wire shines in a Makerspace!
I just love attending workshops at HSBNE (Hackerspace Brisbane) which give me skills and ideas for our school Library Makerspace. EL wire (Electroluminescent wire) is...
Igniting Inspiration and Collaboration at the “It Takes a Spark Grok Academy STEM Conference”
The "It Takes a Spark Grok Academy STEM Conference" was an event that brought together students and teachers from Year 4 to 10 to...
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...
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...
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...
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,...