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The VERIFY AI Accuracy Method
The VERIFY AI Accuracy Method. It is a 6 step process to teach learners about verifying digital content, through an acronym of V-E-R-I-T-Y .
The short, self-paced course on this page explains the 6 stages, encouraging learners to be AI literate - diligent and discerning when using AI. At the end of the course it a teacher information section with resources.

Karen Walstra
Feb 810 min read


Power Of Youth In Co-Creating Education
UNESCO International Day of Education 2026 (24 January) theme “The power of youth in co-creating education” recognises the role of youth as agents of change, how might we interrupt that into our schools and classrooms, and other educational institutions.

Karen Walstra
Jan 2513 min read


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
Jan 43 min read


Artificial Intelligence and Constructionism
Artificial Intelligence and Constructionism "The role of the teacher is to create the conditions for invention rather than provide ready-made knowledge" Seymour Papert 1993

Karen Walstra
Jan 38 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
Jan 36 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


An Inviting Learning Space - The Classroom
An Inviting Learning Space - The Classroom Organising and changing the classroom to suit what is being taught, in a fun and interesting manner, helps one feel comfortable and prepared

Karen Walstra
Feb 4, 20134 min read


Making Learners Aware of Community Involvement
Making Learners Aware of Community Involvement. What values are we teaching are children? At school we often speak about behaving well, respecting each other and being kind to each other. We need to ask ourselves, are we modeling the behavior we want the students to portray? If we, as teachers, model positive behavior, the children we teach are seeing a role model which may influence them in becoming caring, considerate and responsible adults.

Karen Walstra
Jan 24, 20132 min read


The Technology We Use
The Technology We Use. Technology is constantly changing, and the children we teach, socialize and interact using technology in their everyday lives. Sometimes we, as teachers, fear this change, sometimes we are just unsure! When teaching it is very important that the ICTs we use are age appropriate and encourage children to participate in the lessons with enthusiasm and interest.

Karen Walstra
Jan 22, 20133 min read


Creativity in the Classroom
Creativity in the Classroom. How do you inspire your children to be creative when you teach? Our schools often restrict or hamper creativity among the children, we want them to sit down, be quiet and work! When do we allow them to learn through play and exploration? What is your classroom like, do the children want to come into your teaching space? As teachers we explore different media, ideas and methods of interacting and engaging with children, encourage children to be th

Karen Walstra
Jan 21, 20131 min read


The Example I Set As A teacher
The Example I Set As A teacher. As teachers we set an example to all the children we teach or come into contact with. The learners observe us in the classroom, on the sports field, on tours and other events. We are under the microscope all the time! When we think back to our own schooling we remember the behaviours of the teachers who taught us, and the influence their behaviours and reactions have had on our own lives - both positive and negative.

Karen Walstra
Jan 16, 20132 min read
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