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Karen Walstra
Mar 16, 202020 min read
EdTech Resources To Assist During Coronavirus
As the Coronavirus spreads and the impact on our lives and our schooling is affected. We could see this as an opportunity to truly change...
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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
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 19, 20183 min read
#EvolveSchool - Thought! The Impact of Leadership in Addressing Change
The last year has been an inspiring and challenging roller-coaster in my life as Acting Head of Thandulwazi Maths and Science Academy at St
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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
Jun 12, 20172 min read
Evolve your School, begin a Revolution
Schools have existed for a long time, but they need to evolve! We need an education revolution to address the fast pace of change and to...
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Karen Walstra
May 18, 20172 min read
New Beginning #EvolveSchool
I am beginning my Educational Consultancy again! I would love to explore changing education with you and your school! #EvolveSchool Each...
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CliffCentral Interview
Feb 15, 20171 min read
The Future Of Knowledge - Radio Discussion
CliffCentral.com - The Future Of Knowledge Futurology on 15 Feb 2017
Educational Change radio discussion
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Karen Walstra
Mar 3, 201412 min read
Classroom Furniture & Arrangement for learning and e-learning spaces
Why change the classroom layout? Why change and rearrange the classroom furniture? Our classrooms are often so stayed and old fashioned,...
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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
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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