Karen WalstraJun 102 minDevelop Soft Skills, Now More Than Ever.Incorporate interpersonal, soft skills into all teaching and learning.
Karen WalstraApr 201 minVoice Typing to Assist in Speaking an Additonal Language Use Google docs "voice typing" to build confidence in speaking an additional language. Translate the document to confirm what has been said.
Karen WalstraApr 105 minTeachers and School Leaders Sharing during COVID-19 ZA (Wk 3)Teachers and School Leaders sharing about how they are communicating and connecting with learners, during COVID-19 ZA (Chat Week 3)
Karen WalstraMar 212 minLearning at HomeSo we are all home - Dad, Mom, Kids, then teacher at her / his home with Partner and Kids.
Karen WalstraMar 1620 minEdTech Resources To Assist During CoronavirusAs the Coronavirus spreads and the impact on our lives and our schooling is affected. We could see this as an opportunity to truly change...
Karen WalstraFeb 112 minInternet Safety Activities: Teachers, Children & ParentsSharing two resources: Be Internet Awesome / Legends and GfE Digital Citizenship and Safety Course
Karen WalstraFeb 107 minSafer Internet - Create an AwarenessSafer Internet, create an awareness! Explore being safe online - tips and ideas to share and discuss.
Karen WalstraFeb 92 minScottie Go Edu: puzzle based codingIntroducing coding and programming from a different point of view: Scottie Go Edu is a puzzle-based board activity, actioned using an app.
Karen WalstraJan 292 minIntroducing robotics with the mBotUsing MakeBlock mBot to introduce coding, programming, engineering, electrical and mechanical systems and technology. Ideas for teachers and
Karen WalstraNov 25, 20193 minUnusual Assessment in a Traditional IT Exam LabCombing physical and digital tasks in an assessment engages students in a different manner
Karen WalstraNov 10, 20192 minSpaces to inspire learning - Learning SpacesCreate and design venues for learning and teaching differently. Create learning spaces to inspire learners.
Karen WalstraNov 3, 20193 minCreating Problem SolversCreate lessons to encourage learners to become problem solvers, use technology to provide instant feedback, data to assist in developing per
Karen WalstraOct 24, 20192 minLet's Get Coding in the Intermediate PhaseSeymour Papert (Feb 29, 1928 – July 31, 2016) was a South African-born American mathematician, computer scientist, educator who develope...
Karen WalstraOct 23, 20194 minVirtual Reality in your lessonsVirtual Reality (VR) is an artificial, virtual environment. virtual reality is a simulation experience, of either our world or imaginary ...
Karen WalstraJan 30, 20193 minIntroducing Very Little Children to Computational Thinking Skills and CodingWe should not forget to begin the computational thinking skills early, with younger children.
Karen WalstraJan 9, 20193 minUnleashing Creativity in the ClassroomUnleashing Creativity in the Classroom How do you inspire your students to be creative when you teach? Our schools often restrict or hamper
Karen WalstraDec 8, 20181 minTeacher Focus on Self - School's Out#teacher #selfcare #holidays #vacation #rest #reflection #selfgrowth
Karen WalstraJul 24, 20173 minRecreate and Evolve your Tech or D&T Classroom into a MakerSpaceMany schools have a Technology Workshop or Design and Technology Room, with a range of hand-tools and machine tools. This is often a larg...
Karen WalstraJul 8, 20171 minEducation is a Fundamental Driver of Personal, National and Global DevelopmentWorld Economic Forum 2014 “Education is fundamental driver of personal, national and global development” “Global leaders must commit to e...
Karen WalstraJan 6, 20148 minExercises for the brain, in the classroom - exploring neurobicsNeurobics encourages us to use, as many senses as possible to create strong and multiple associations, therefore when we remember the inf...
