Codemoji | Learn. Code. Build.
A year ago, Chase Engelbrecht and I came up with the idea for Codemoji.com, as a way for students to learn how to code while […]
This is Why Project Based Learning is the Future of Classroom Teaching
“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn” – Ignacio Estrada Education is the first step […]
Professional Learning Networks
Image Source: http://www.quotehd.com/imagequotes/TopAuthors/pablo-picasso-quote-i-am-always-doing-things-i-cant-do-thats-how-i-get-to-do.jpg I am quite often asked variations of the questions "How did you find that?". The truth is that I, personally, do not always […]
STEM Project: When Minecraft Meets Google Streetview.
Google Street View is amazing. It allows you to walk the streets of the world and view amazing artefacts and monuments. Minecraft is a tool that […]
Three essential components of participatory e-learning
Participatory means providing the opportunity for people to be involved in deciding how something is done. The term is mostly used in politics and training/education […]
How do I know what e-learning approach is right for what topic?
You might have set up a webinar program because … well, everyone else in your sector is doing their training that way. And because the […]
Maker-First Steps in Electronics-Light guided rotating and moving plastic container
. . Light guided rotating and moving plastic container In previous Maker tutorials WE were using LEDs and vibration motors, WE will continue with it […]
Is it cross-curricular?
Image: http://www.idiagram.com/ideas/knowledge_integration.html I was in a PD the other day, and we were asked to provide examples of units that were cross-curricular. A couple of teachers […]
Appsmash: Google cardboard +Tinkercad+Sketchfab
I am going to be totally honest here. When I first heard about Google Cardboard I figured that this was not for me. What could […]
StunConference - A Student Led Unconference
If you are an educator you have probably have heard of un-conferences. Maybe you have even attended a couple. You might have even toyed with […]
The End is Nigh
The end of the school year is upon us. Students are dreaming about that long summer vacation. Behaviour issues are on the rise. You are […]
PBL - Project Management Made Easier with Trello
A while back I posted some ideas on how to keep the students on track during a PBL run (PBL - Avoiding the pitfalls of […]
