Mrs Tech-E’s Technology Classroom

What does AI mean to you? How can you explore the concept with your students? Here are a few ideas to get the conversation started in your classroom.

This week we have Grace in the studio. We’re talking about McDonald’s acquisition of some new tech allowing them to customise advertisements for drive through customers. What do students think about this sort of tech?

Want to inspire your young innovators? Why not share some of these success stories in your class? Kids don’t have to wait to apply their technological skills in innovation, coding and design - they can start right now. Their passion projects even have the capacity to lead to very real employment opportunities for young people.

Did you know that by registering students on educational websites you are potentially risking the privacy of your learners? Here are some tricks and tips for keeping student data safe.

Take your teaching and learning outside your classroom and into the real world! This week I share some ways to include ICT components in each of the major key learning areas. Get students excited and motivated while giving them some real world skills!

Are you looking to improve your skills? Here are some places that provide cheap or free professional development. This week we give a brief run down on a range of websites, webinars and other opportunities for teachers.

21st Century skills: What does it all mean and how can we sharpen those skills in our classrooms? This week we explore Collaboration/negotiation, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Ethical Citizenship, Digital Literacy and Innovation.

This week we examine the four stages of Computational Thinking in a real world setting. Later we explore some FREE resources for teachers who want to introduce computational thinking to their students.

What can we do about gender inequality in STEM disciplines? Why do they exist?

Teachers are hotly debating what constitutes STEM education. How can you tell if your lesson is STEM, or just cross-curricular learning? This week we examine some different schools of thought - including STEAM, is the A really warranted?

Do you find yourself facing a classroom of four and five year olds? Here are some unplugged activities which may help you to teach digital technology basics in a fun and interactive way.

Get started with 3D printing - even without a printer! Here are some resources that might help those wanting to introduce 3D printing in their classroom. We talk about basics such as choosing a 3D printer, safety, software and ways to explore 3D printing through an inquiry based approach.

Reflection on my week away at the STEMX academy, how you can get involved and how to get kids investigating the properties of materials - some engaging ideas for you to implement in your classroom.

A broad overview of ways to use these units to facilitate cross-curricular learning.

Are you looking to introduce robots into junior primary? If you have budget to spend, there are my recommendations to get you started.

Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of teaching technology in your classroom? This podcast series will help you get started. Today, learn about a coding package that will change your life! Ask questions and Find out more on our Facebook page.