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Learning at Home
So we are all home - Dad, Mom, Kids, then teacher at her / his home with Partner and Kids.

Karen Walstra
Mar 21, 20202 min read
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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...

Karen Walstra
Mar 16, 202020 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 9, 20193 min read
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Teacher Focus on Self - School's Out
#teacher #selfcare #holidays #vacation #rest #reflection #selfgrowth

Karen Walstra
Dec 8, 20181 min read
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#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

Karen Walstra
Jul 19, 20183 min read
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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
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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
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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...

Karen Walstra
Jun 12, 20172 min read
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New Beginning #EvolveSchool
I am beginning my Educational Consultancy again! I would love to explore changing education with you and your school! #EvolveSchool Each...

Karen Walstra
May 18, 20172 min read
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The Future Of Knowledge - Radio Discussion
CliffCentral.com - The Future Of Knowledge Futurology on 15 Feb 2017
Educational Change radio discussion
CliffCentral Interview
Feb 15, 20171 min read
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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,...

Karen Walstra
Mar 3, 201412 min read
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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
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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
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