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Checkers Sixty60 Bags: A Creative Resource for Teaching Computational Thinking
Checkers Sixty60 Bags: A Creative Resource for Teaching Computational Thinking, such as decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithm design.

Karen Walstra
3 days ago3 min read


An AI Policy is Crucial for Each School.
An AI Policy is Crucial for Each School - the rapid integration of AI into various aspects of society, including education, makes it absolutely vital for schools to develop and implement comprehensive AI policies. Ensuring Responsible and Ethical Use with an AI Policy. Providing Clarity and Consistency with an AI Policy. Maximising Educational Benefits with an AI Policy. Mitigating Risks and Challenges with an AI Policy.

Karen Walstra
3 days ago6 min read


AI A to Z: An AI Glossary
Artificial Intelligence (AI) glossary from A to Z to assist in removing the barriers to some of the AI terminology.

Karen Walstra
Nov 17, 20255 min read


Understanding AI Companions and Teens
Understanding AI companions and teens. What Are AI Companions? Why Teens Are Drawn to Them? Why do we need Parental / Teacher Awareness?

Karen Walstra
Aug 16, 20258 min read


Ripples of kindness: Help stop bullying
Bullying happens in our schools and online. Let's create ripples of kindness to help stop bullying.

Karen Walstra
May 5, 20253 min read


Screen time & Children - Find a healthy balance
Create a balance of being on devices and exploring nature.

Karen Walstra
Feb 17, 20253 min read


Benefits of Unplugged Coding
Explore reasons why unplugged coding is beneficial for young children.

Karen Walstra
Feb 1, 20253 min read


"SA National AI Policy Framework" Karen's submitted comments
Comment about the SA National AI Policy Framework

Karen Walstra
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Fun AI-driven activities to use in lessons.
Use premade AI tools to spark curiosity and enthusiasm, fostering a deeper engagement, promoting critical thinking with subject matter.

Karen Walstra
Sep 25, 202411 min read


Digital Pedagogy - how is it useful to me, the teacher?
What is Digital Pedagogy? Digital pedagogy focuses specifically on the use of technology to break down learning barriers and enhance...

Karen Walstra
Sep 20, 20243 min read


Unplugged Coding in South Africa: A Foundation for the Future
Unplugged coding in South Africa. Exploring the benefits of teaching computational thinking to little children

Karen Walstra
Jun 9, 20245 min read


Artificial Intelligence (AI) in my school, my classroom
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing very quickly. Explore school policies & guidelines, while exploring AI teaching & learning tools.

Karen Walstra
Feb 6, 202410 min read


Help learners to be safe online
Help learenrs to be safe online, but regularly discussing safety tips. Here are a few ideas to use in your lessons.

Karen Walstra
Feb 5, 20233 min read


Computational Thinking as a Methodology
Computational Thinking as a Methodology, get your learners to be problem-solvers.

Karen Walstra
Jan 23, 20233 min read


Ethics and AI in Education - how do we address this?
AI inventions keep developing. How do we as educators address this complex issue? Eg. LaMDA2 with Google Let's explore proactively.

Karen Walstra
Aug 28, 20225 min read


School Environment and Technology
Create a learning environment, in your school garden often the first impression of visitors see. A resource we don’t use enough.

Karen Walstra
Jun 5, 20225 min read


Augmented Reality (AR) in your lessons
Using Augmented Reality (AR) in lessons to build context, content knowledge and have fun.

Karen Walstra
May 22, 20224 min read


AI (Artificial Intelligence) in lessons.
Using AI (artifical intelligence) in lessons, expose learners to a range of tools, discuss ethics and responsibility.

Karen Walstra
Jan 26, 20224 min read


Think About The Pedagogy When Integrating 4IR Technology
Think about pedagogy when integrating 4IR tech. How can immersive technology support teaching & learning? Why integrate tech with pedagogy?

Karen Walstra
Jan 10, 20224 min read


Africa Tech Radio - The Classroom Series
Africa Tech Radio, asked Karen Walstra to participate in a 4-part "The Classroom Series", discussing technology for online education.

Karen Walstra
Dec 21, 20211 min read
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