Scottie Go Edu: puzzle based coding
Introducing coding and programming from a different point of view: Scottie Go Edu is a puzzle-based board activity, actioned using an app.
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Karen Walstra
Jan 29, 20203 min read
Introducing robotics with the mBot
Using MakeBlock mBot to introduce coding, programming, engineering, electrical and mechanical systems and technology.
Ideas for teachers and
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Karen Walstra
Nov 25, 20193 min read
Unusual Assessment in a Traditional IT Exam Lab
Combing physical and digital tasks in an assessment engages students in a different manner
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Karen Walstra
Nov 10, 20192 min read
Spaces to inspire learning - Learning Spaces
Create and design venues for learning and teaching differently. Create learning spaces to inspire learners.
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Karen Walstra
Nov 3, 20193 min read
Creating Problem Solvers
Create lessons to encourage learners to become problem solvers, use technology to provide instant feedback, data to assist in developing per
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Karen Walstra
Oct 24, 20192 min read
Let's Get Coding in the Intermediate Phase
Let's Get Coding in the Intermediate Phase. Seymour Papert saw coding as beneficial in the 1960s & 1970s - do you?
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Karen Walstra
Oct 23, 20194 min read
Virtual Reality in your lessons
Virtual Reality (VR) an artificial, virtual environment simulation, consider it for your lessons.
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Karen Walstra
Sep 24, 201910 min read
TECHNOLOGY IN ALL AREAS OF SCHOOLING including in FET
TECHNOLOGY IN ALL AREAS OF SCHOOLING including in FET
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Karen Walstra
Jan 30, 20193 min read
Introducing Very Little Children to Computational Thinking Skills and Coding
We should not forget to begin the computational thinking skills early, with younger children.
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Karen Walstra
Jan 9, 20193 min read
Unleashing Creativity in the Classroom
Unleashing Creativity in the Classroom How do you inspire your students to be creative when you teach? Our schools often restrict or hamper
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Karen Walstra
Dec 8, 20181 min read
Teacher Focus on Self - School's Out
#teacher #selfcare #holidays #vacation #rest #reflection #selfgrowth
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Karen Walstra
Jul 24, 20173 min read
Recreate and Evolve your Tech or D&T Classroom into a MakerSpace
Many schools have a Technology Workshop or Design and Technology Room, with a range of hand-tools and machine tools. This is often a...
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Karen Walstra
Jul 8, 20171 min read
Education is a Fundamental Driver of Personal, National and Global Development
World Economic Forum 2014 “Education is fundamental driver of personal, national and global development” “Global leaders must commit to...
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Karen Walstra
Jan 7, 201412 min read
Colours for the Classroom
Colours for the Classroom, for example: using a variety of colours in a classroom reduces passivity and boredom.
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Karen Walstra
Jan 6, 20148 min read
Exercises for the brain, in the classroom - exploring neurobics
Neurobics encourages us to use, as many senses as possible to create strong and multiple associations, therefore when we remember the...
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Karen Walstra
Dec 6, 20133 min read
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, an inspiration
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela - our Nation's Father. Rest in peace! (18 July 1918 - 5 December 2013) I was privileged to have met Pres....
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Karen Walstra
Oct 24, 20134 min read
School Assessment - whole school planning
Create valid, reliable and credible assessments for each subject taught throughout the academic year
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Karen Walstra
Oct 23, 20134 min read
Programming / Coding - what many schools are not teaching but should
Programming / Coding - what many schools are not teaching but should
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Karen Walstra
Oct 16, 20134 min read
Augmented Reality (AR) for Learning & Teaching
Augmented Reality for Learning & Teaching. Teaching ideas for teachers to get AR into their lessons
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Karen Walstra
Aug 25, 20132 min read
Quick Tasks To Encourage Problem Solving
Keeping creativity, curiosity and interest alive in every child, should be an area each teacher is aware of. Our teaching styles and...
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