Talking…. Makerspaces, technology and books
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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...
Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum
Students use technology. Teachers use technology. Technology in the classroom has had such a positive impact on education. As humans we invented and developed...
STEMies in Action!
When considering where to start with our new after school Makerspace Club it was only fitting to begin with an idea which epitomizes the...
‘Driving into the Future’ at QUT
"Roboticists suggest that driverless cars could soon be driving on Australian roads if road legislations reform and technology matures. Developing systems to deal...
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...
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,...
Books to Inspire Coding & Robotics
I have been running a Coding and Robotics Club at school for a couple of years now. I started with coding and last year...
Books for a Makerspace
Throughout this blog I have referred to many books which give ideas on how to incorporate a Makerspace within a school environment. I thought...
Drones, Droids and Robots.
This year's Science Week theme was 'Drones, Droids and Robots' and of course, our Library Makerspace activities were happy to be part of the...