2016: A Year in Review
I know I’ve been quiet this year, but this post marks 6.5 years of blogging. Quite an achievement that. In 2016, I worked alongside teachers, exploring our new digital technologies curriculum; and...
View ArticleStarting from @Scratch: (Re)thinking visual programming
Several years ago, I started my exploration of Scratch coding with a group of highly motivated students who were happy to dive in, figure out how it worked, and answer my questions – which typically...
View ArticleReturning for #iste17, a conference like no other
Well, in less than four weeks time, I’ll be traveling via Auckland on a 16 700 km journey to San Antonio, Texas. I will be presenting on my students’ learning adventures with Scratch game design and...
View ArticleEmpowering girls’ learning & creativity through @Scratch #scratched
Over the course of the 2017 school year, my approach to teaching Scratch changed dramatically as I came to better understand how to support my girls’ learning and engagement with Scratch visual...
View Article2017 in Review: Teaching Amazing Girls
As 2017 draws to a close, I’d like to take this opportunity to look back on what learned this year. Designing and testing STEM Projects Learning about the water journey through Junior FLL I spent the...
View ArticleThe STEM X Academy – Day 1
Let’s not mince words: The STEM X Academy was a once in a lifetime learning experience. In late 2017, I received a wonderful surprise – receiving word that I was one of just 70 Australian teachers...
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