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Safer Internet - Create an Awareness
Safer Internet, create an awareness! Explore being safe online - tips and ideas to share and discuss.

Karen Walstra
Feb 10, 20207 min read


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.

Karen Walstra
Feb 9, 20202 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

Karen Walstra
Jan 29, 20203 min read


Unusual Assessment in a Traditional IT Exam Lab
Combing physical and digital tasks in an assessment engages students in a different manner

Karen Walstra
Nov 25, 20193 min read


Spaces to inspire learning - Learning Spaces
Create and design venues for learning and teaching differently. Create learning spaces to inspire learners.

Karen Walstra
Nov 10, 20192 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

Karen Walstra
Nov 3, 20193 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?

Karen Walstra
Oct 24, 20192 min read


Virtual Reality in your lessons
Virtual Reality (VR) an artificial, virtual environment simulation, consider it for your lessons.

Karen Walstra
Oct 23, 20194 min read


TECHNOLOGY IN ALL AREAS OF SCHOOLING including in FET
TECHNOLOGY IN ALL AREAS OF SCHOOLING including in FET

Karen Walstra
Sep 24, 201910 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.

Karen Walstra
Jan 30, 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

Karen Walstra
Jan 10, 20193 min read


Teacher Focus on Self - School's Out
#teacher #selfcare #holidays #vacation #rest #reflection #selfgrowth

Karen Walstra
Dec 8, 20181 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...

Karen Walstra
Jul 24, 20173 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...

Karen Walstra
Jul 8, 20171 min read


Colours for the Classroom
Colours for the Classroom, for example: using a variety of colours in a classroom reduces passivity and boredom.

Karen Walstra
Jan 7, 201412 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...

Karen Walstra
Jan 6, 20148 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....

Karen Walstra
Dec 6, 20133 min read


School Assessment - whole school planning
Create valid, reliable and credible assessments for each subject taught throughout the academic year

Karen Walstra
Oct 24, 20134 min read


Programming / Coding - what many schools are not teaching but should
Programming / Coding - what many schools are not teaching but should

Karen Walstra
Oct 23, 20134 min read


Augmented Reality (AR) for Learning & Teaching
Augmented Reality for Learning & Teaching. Teaching ideas for teachers to get AR into their lessons

Karen Walstra
Oct 16, 20134 min read
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