Two days of learning at #EDUtechAU

#EduSKYau #TinSTEM #ICTENSW #DigiTech

Have your registered for #ICTENSW conference this weekend? There is a pre conference event at Luna Park on Friday night and then 2 days of amazing speakers. Become a member to get a discount on your ticket and then free and discounted events during the year. Register now www.ictensw.org.au/Events

I am presenting at the ICTENSW DigiTLL Conference on March 15th and 16th, 2025. Join me for "Unpacking the NSW K-6 Science and Technology Syllabus" and "Planning and designing Algorithms before you start coding". Visit ictensw.org.au/Conference-P... for tickets! #DigiTLL #ICTENSW #MakeCreateEducate

Celebrating new beginnings. In 2 weeks I begin my new roll as ICT and Innovation Coordinator - Leader of Learning at St Clare’s College in Canberra. After 24 years in the same town I move to begin a new life both personally and professionally. Join me on my journey. #STEM #OzEdSky

What are you planning to teach for Digital Technologies this term? #TinSTEM #STEM #OzEdSky #SkyEdu #NSWEdSky #Education

Best wishes everyone for Australian preparation for the first week back at school.

Data representation (Technology) is often confused with data visualisation (graphs) If you want to know more check my blog. The included picture show simple examples of data representation used on signs. Can you tell what the images mean? makecreateeducate.com.au/blog/data-re...

Look out NSW schools I’m headed your way. Contact me now to make sure you don’t miss out. Free initial zoom call to discuss how I could work with your school. Book your PL Day workshop for 2025/2026 now. makecreateeducate.com.au/contact

Sale on my store, 20% off all items over $3. Lots of resources for teaching #DigitalTechnologies and #ComputerScience www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Make-C...

I’ve just registered my class for this free online STEM event. Mar 3-10 www.eventbrite.com.au/e/girls-day-...

Design a robot and identify its parts. Years 1 and 2

This activity was with year 1 and 2 and looked at identifying components of digital devices. You can get this work sheet from my TpT store the link is in my bio. #TinSTEM #Robotics #DigitalDevices #Year1and2 #digitaltechnologies

This lesson used #beebots to explore #length with #Kindergarten. Then write about what they found out. #MinSTEM #TinSTEM

Beginners guide to moving horizontally in #Scratch videos are <5mins. Subscribe so you are notified for my next video. #TinSTEM #Coding #DigiTech youtu.be/zfsticI-i2Q?...

I have a new series starting on #YouTube for beginners with #Scratch. Subscribe to my YouTube so you get the new updates. Find me on other socials here. koji.to/iMerinet www.instagram.com/reel/CykSuyh... #Coding #TinSTEM

I have a new series on YouTube to talk through some of the concepts used for coding a project. It assumes no knowledge and vocabulary to teach algorithms. Subscribe to my YouTube channel, don't miss out. youtu.be/76H4wUdHi9s #Coding #Algorithms #TinSTEM

How to make a pressure switch with upcycled materials, a Makey Makey and Scratch youtu.be/QdT1X_8qqkA?...

Science Journal for Kids has a great website with real scientific journal articles translated into formats that kids can read. This page even has articles written at two reading levels. Here is a screenshot of an example article. Check out the lot here: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/les...

Jamboard is closing down 😢 support.google.com/jamboard/ans...

One of these things is not like the other - when an international brand has their logo hijacked Microbit and chatgpt

Has your school for Microbits? Start using them with this unit of work. microbit.org/teach/featur...

A night wander through the streets of Melbourne.

Has anyone got any idea how much it is per hour in Australia for a private tutor for a year 6 student in Australia? TIA

Wow look at this new course from Grok Academy on Modelling Cyber Threats, targeting Years 9 and 10. Available internationally and free to all Australian schools. https://groklearning.com/course/cyber-910-mct/ Teacher notes https://groklearning.com/print/cyber-910-mct/teacher/

In the busyness of the day remember to take a moment to notice the small things. #stillness #mindfulness

MagicSchool.ai has an AI-Resistant Assignment Suggestions tool. Enter your assignment description to receive recommendations for making it more challenging for Al chatbots. https://app.magicschool.ai/tools/ai-resistant-assignment

I will be posting about all things education. I am looking fulfil the void left by the loss of my twitter #pln #TinSTEM #SinSTEM #STEMnNature #STEMinTheWorld