tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55804175851847419032024-02-22T20:30:43.809+10:00STEM in PrimaryA blog devoted to watching the progress and opportunities for the evolution of STEM in Australian primary schools.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15859841677160378329noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580417585184741903.post-78416436526044537162018-10-08T11:40:00.000+10:002018-10-08T11:40:00.677+10:00Refining Understanding of what STEM is<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: black; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter">
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Refining our understanding of what STEM is</h1>
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With the last term of 2018 upon us I thought it would be timely to reflect upon the latest thoughts on what STEM is. There have been some great posts recently which summarise it nicely. Dr Jane Hunter in her blog <em>High Possibility Classrooms</em> recently wrote a piece titled <a href="https://www.highpossibilityclassrooms.com/success-in-stem-in-primary-schools/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Success in STEM in primary schools</a>. In it she quotes from a book by Anne Jolly titled STEM by Design. She starts by by explaining what STEM should mean to the school leadership "<em>Leaders must understand that STEM is intended to ratchet up rigor in science and mathematics through engineering applications … it’s not intended as a general ‘catch all program’ for subjects</em>" and then points out that "<em>STEM is: Not a subject or a content area and it is not comprised of four separate subjects taught in isolation from one another </em>"</div>
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Dr Hunter summarises that "<em>Teaching STEM is a way of teaching that helps prepare students for learning and working in the world – as a teacher it’s about engaging them in science, technology, engineering and mathematics as they exist in everyday life – interwoven and integrated – combining knowledge from four areas: S T E M to find and solve real-world, current problems.</em>"</div>
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Then on the <em>Education Week Teacher</em> website I found an article titled <em><a href="https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2014/06/17/ctq_jolly_stem.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Six Characteristics of a Great STEM Lesson</a>. </em>The six characteristics listed are<em>:</em></div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>STEM lessons focus on real-world issues and problems</strong></li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>STEM lessons are guided by the <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/plantgrowth/reference/Eng_Design_5-12.html#.U58POF4UGvM" style="color: #2baadf; font-weight: normal; text-size-adjust: 100%;">engineering design process</a></strong></li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>STEM lessons immerse students in hands-on inquiry and open-ended exploration</strong></li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>STEM lessons involve students in productive teamwork</strong></li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>STEM lessons apply rigorous math and science content your students are learning</strong></li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><strong>STEM lessons allow for multiple right answers and reframe failure as a necessary part of learning</strong></li>
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It doesn't mean that every lesson is a project or that every lesson combines all four of the STEM areas. However, these ideas should guide the thinking of lesson design and where possible and appropriate STEM based pedagogy should be used.<div style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;">
So how is your school doing? Are you seeing your kids engaged in this sort of learning?</div>
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<a href="https://www.makewonder.com/education/robotics-competition/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Wonder Workshop Robotics Competition</a> - Launches October 11</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Fizzics Education</a> - Mobile workshops & shows by dedicated science educators NSW, VIC & QLD & ACT</div>
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<a href="http://bricks4kidz.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Bricks 4 Kidz® | Awesome Fun With LEGO® Bricks</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A global network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="https://robogalsbrisbane.org/girls-in-robotics-days" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">RoboGals Brisbane Robotics Days</a> - Robogals has various workshops programmed throughout the year.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/steminabox/events/?ref=page_internal" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM in a Box</a> has ongoing coding, robotics and 3D printing activities</div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://www.buildingblockstudio.com/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Building Block Studio | Learning Activity Centre in Brisbane For Budding Coders And Engineers</a></div>
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<a href="http://chessmates.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Fun Chess Classes For Kids in Brisbane | Chess Mates</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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STEM continues to be a hot topic in education. Last week was the Conference of the Australian Science Teachers Association which had Australia's Chief Scientist deliver an address. In it he said "<a href="https://www.chiefscientist.gov.au/2018/07/speech-raising-twenty-first-century-citizens/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">The time to ask and expect bold things from students is not at the end of the school education process – but from primary school</a>." So the focus remains on primary schools to start doing their part in addressing this national issue.</div>
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Of course the question for just about all schools is what should they do and how should they go about it. I recently discovered Western Australia has put up four videos on YouTube which go through four different schools journey and each is slightly different so this is a great start for schools to get some ideas. The schools are <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frfkv0syRWU" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Esperance Primary School</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvkJ9pltg5o" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Parkwood Primary School</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyQ0D-Fi06I" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Margaret River Primary School</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7tYHkAiGkM" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Pannawonica Primary School</a>. Also I have just listened to an excellent podcast entitled "<a href="https://leadingchangepodcast.org/episodes/2018/7/12/episode-13-implementing-the-digitech-curriculum" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Implementing the Digitech Curriculum</a>" which details how some schools have gone about gearing up to deliver the Digital Technologies subject - I highly recommend listening to this.</div>
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One theme that I heard in some of the videos and the podcast is that schools used the new Digital Technologies subject to leverage off to build their STEM offering. Essentially the schools found that once the teachers started becoming confident with the coding aspect of the curriculum they could start to integrate this across other subjects and then with continued professional development become confident with the Design and Technologies subject which covers various engineering related areas.</div>
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Once the teachers are building their T for technology and E for engineering knowledge and skills I believe schools should then embark upon a program to upskill the teacher's knowledge and confidence in Maths and Science. Simultaneously, start to move towards more project based learning and you will find you have a school embracing STEM.</div>
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This would likely be a two to three year process and will cost money for teacher training and resources. However, it is a necessary investment to deliver the current curriculum well let alone meet the requirements that the STEM acronym stands for.</div>
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<a href="https://thewest.com.au/opinion/shane-wright/stem-plan-why-our-kids-need-maths-and-science-to-thrive-ng-b88893661z" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM plan: Why our kids need maths and science to thrive</a> - Simon Birmingham, the Federal Education Minister, may not be a movie star or an astrophysicist but he has set a big goal for himself and the Government — lifting the standard of science and maths teaching across the nation’s schools and, by extension, the intelligence of our kids. An article from the <em>West Australian</em> 16 July 2018</div>
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<a href="https://www.chiefscientist.gov.au/2018/07/speech-raising-twenty-first-century-citizens/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SPEECH: Raising 21st Century Citizens</a> - Australia's Chief Scientist spoke at the Conference for Australian Science Teachers and in his speech he said "The time to ask and expect bold things from students is not at the end of the school education process – but from primary school."</div>
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<a href="https://www.vogue.com.au/vogue-codes/news/julie-bishop-on-womens-empowerment-role-models-and-the-future-for-australian-girls/news-story/f0543dbcc7e55ba44cade4842e1c2236" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Julie Bishop on women’s empowerment, role models and the future for Australian Girls</a> - Julie Bishop spoke at the Vogue Codes event and said in part "There is a lack of science teaching in primary schools, which leads to less focus on science and maths in secondary and tertiary education." An article from <em>Vogue </em>22 June 2018</div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRUItMn89T0&feature=youtu.be" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM - What is it for?</a> - A great video from the SA Education Department explaining their view of what STEM in the classroom looks like</div>
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<a href="https://leadingchangepodcast.org/episodes/2018/7/12/episode-13-implementing-the-digitech-curriculum" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Implementing the Digitech Curriculum</a> - How can teachers implement the digital technologies curriculum and apply it to the context of their school?<em> Leading Change: The Technology in Schools</em> podcast 12 July 2018</div>
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<a href="https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/teacher-qa-early-years-stem-project" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Teacher Q&A: Early years STEM project</a> - Some positive results from the Early Learning STEM Australia project! An article from <em>Teacher Magazine</em> dated 27 June 2018</div>
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<a href="https://www.stemgames.org.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">2018 Australian STEM Video Game Challenge</a> - The Australian STEM Video Game Challenge is completely free to enter. This year’s competition will run from Tuesday 20 Feb – Friday 3 August 2018</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Fizzics Education</a> - Mobile workshops & shows by dedicated science educators NSW, VIC & QLD & ACT</div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://robogalsbrisbane.org/girls-in-robotics-days" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">RoboGals Brisbane Robotics Days</a> - Robogals has various workshops programmed throughout the year.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/steminabox/events/?ref=page_internal" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM in a Box</a> has ongoing coding, robotics and 3D printing activities</div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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The recent release of <a href="https://www.education.gov.au/review-achieve-educational-excellence-australian-schools" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">David Gonski's second report</a> into education notes that Australian student's performance in reading, science and maths has been declining for years. Many of the recommendations were particularly interesting from a STEM perspective as they called for many things that STEM proponents have been saying for some time.</div>
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For example one recommendation is to strengthen the development of the "<a href="https://australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/general-capabilities/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">General Capabilities</a>" which is directly related to the STEM proponent's call to improve student's ability to use the 4Cs of 21st Century Learning of Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking and Creativity.</div>
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Two other standout recommendations were for more individualised learning and use of technology to help children achieve their full potential. <a href="https://steminprimary.blogspot.com.au/2017/03/flipped-learning.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flipped Learning</a>and <a href="https://steminprimary.blogspot.com.au/2017/05/stuff-this-week-project-based-learning.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Project Based Learning</a> are two approaches that could help meet these objectives. </div>
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The report noted that there were too many "cruising schools" which weren't being innovative in their teaching practices nor in the way they delivered the curriculum. School's have to be nimble in what they teach children about technology as this is a rapidly changing field. This is one of the Gonski report's priorities "Equip every child to be a creative, connected and engaged learner in a rapidly changing world". Clearly a pre-requisite for this is comprehensive and ongoing teacher training and this was called for when the "<a href="https://www.zdnet.com/article/innovation-committee-recommends-teachers-get-schooled-on-stem/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Innovation committee recommends teachers get schooled on STEM</a>"..</div>
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Articles such as "<a href="https://www.itwire.com/government-tech-policy/76037-stem-needs-all-the-help-it-can-get.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM needs all the help it can get</a>" and "<a href="https://theconversation.com/stem-education-in-primary-schools-will-fall-flat-unless-serious-issues-are-addressed-88017" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM education in primary schools will fall flat unless serious issues are addressed</a>" have previously highlighted issues with the education system that hopefully will get some attention as a result of this landmark report, Sir Ken Robinson in the followup to his fabled 2006 talk called for us to <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_bring_on_the_revolution" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Bring on the Learning Revolution</a>! We simply must move away from the way we have always done things and get creative. Make learning real world and integrate the subjects instead of teaching in a siloed manner. All of these ideas were covered in this video from 2014 "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GWhwUN9iaY&list=PL2NSZgBFHvAjw4viv3xa8mZ1Wqaa7GZYU" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM Education Overview</a>"</div>
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This isn't new stuff yet traction is anaemic. David Gonski said in an interview "There is never time to waste and I think it would be wonderful if we could get cracking with it straight away." I think so too.</div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/science-nonfiction-robotics-author-says-ai-will-affect-all-children-20180514-p4zf46.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Science-nonfiction: Robotics author says AI will affect all children</a> - It is important for young children to be familiar about big changes that may occur during their lives. An article from the <em>Brisbane Times</em> 14 May 2018</div>
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<a href="https://theconversation.com/re-envisioning-naplan-use-technology-to-make-the-tests-more-authentic-and-relevant-95035" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Re-envisioning NAPLAN: use technology to make the tests more authentic and relevant</a> - Experts look at options for removing, replacing, rethinking or resuming NAPLAN. An article from The Conversation 14 May 2018</div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://store.maththrills.com/collections/primary-school" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM Story Books</a> - Queensland University Professor and father Michael Milford has been producing a number of story books for children with different STEM themes. Great for presents!</span></div>
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<a href="https://theconversation.com/gonski-review-attacks-australian-schooling-quality-and-urges-individualised-teaching-approach-95764" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Gonski review attacks Australian schooling quality and urges individualised teaching approach</a> - The Gonski review into the quality of Australian schooling has highlighted declining academic performance and recommended school education be radically reformed to tailor teaching and assessment to individual students. An article from <em>The Conversation</em> 30 April 2018</div>
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<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/how-victorian-principals-responded-to-the-gonski-2-0-report-20180430-p4zchz.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">How Victorian principals responded to the Gonski 2.0 report</a> - Critical thinking and STEM skills are vital for survival in the future workforce and can not simply be tacked onto the existing education system. An article from the <em>Sydney Morning Herald</em> 30 April 2018</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/want-to-know-what-schools-will-look-like-under-gonski-2-0-look-at-these-ones-20180502-p4zcw1.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Belle Vue Park Primary</a></li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/want-to-know-what-schools-will-look-like-under-gonski-2-0-this-one-s-already-breaking-the-mould-20180502-p4zcuk.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Merrylands East Primary</a></li>
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<a href="https://www.stemgames.org.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">2018 Australian STEM Video Game Challenge</a> - The Australian STEM Video Game Challenge is completely free to enter. This year’s competition will run from Tuesday 20 Feb – Friday 3 August 2018</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Fizzics Education</a> - Mobile workshops & shows by dedicated science educators NSW, VIC & QLD & ACT</div>
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<a href="http://bricks4kidz.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Bricks 4 Kidz® | Awesome Fun With LEGO® Bricks</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://robogalsbrisbane.org/girls-in-robotics-days" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">RoboGals Brisbane Robotics Days</a> - Robogals has various workshops programmed throughout the year.</div>
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<a href="http://advancingeducation.qld.gov.au/codingcounts/Pages/codingcompetition.aspx" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">QLD Premier's Coding Competition</a> - Students need to create a digital solution that meets the theme of ‘stand up to cyberbullies’ using Anti-Bully Girl - one of the Cyber Heroes. Closes 19 June 2018</div>
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<a href="http://www.streetscience.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Street Science</a> - Street Science provides captivating and curriculum aligned school Incursions and community entertainment, to excite and engage Australia's youth!</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/steminabox/events/?ref=page_internal" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM in a Box</a> has ongoing coding, robotics and 3D printing activities</div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="https://steminprimary.blogspot.com.au/2018/04/what-has-england-learned-part-1.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Last week I started a summary</a> of a talk Miles Berry gave in Madrid last October. This week I will cover what he said England has learnt from teaching coding to kids over the last three years in terms of what teachers need and what kids have been learning.</div>
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Miles Berry made an interesting observation about the development of computational thinking skills and the relationship to coding skills. A research experiment was conducted whereby a group of students was split in half and one half did extra coding classes after school. At the end of the year both groups computational thinking skills were evaluated. There was NOT a significant increase in computational thinking skills by those students who did extra coding. What this showed is that whilst coding is probably the best way to build computational thinking skills if those skills are not being explicitly taught then they wont magically appear. This also reinforced the fact that <a href="https://csunplugged.org/en/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">it is possible to develop computational thinking skills without using computers</a>. </div>
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This points to the absolute importance of properly training teachers in not only how to program with something like Scratch but also what are the facets of the skill of computational thinking and how might they be taught. Miles suggested that "Outstanding teaching of computing" = <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedagogy" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Pedagogy </a>+ <a href="https://www.griffith.ie/faculties/springboard/what-ict-skills" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">ICT Skills</a> + Computer Science Knowledge. The English experience was that although teachers ICT skills were OK their CS Knowledge was very low which is likely a situation mirrored all over the world. Thus a lot of support was required and England has started to deliver that through the <a href="https://www.computingatschool.org.uk/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Computing at School organisation</a>, the use of <a href="http://www.computingatschool.org.uk/custom_pages/36" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">master teachers</a> and the provision of dedicated professional development. Australia has provided some similar resources such as the <a href="https://csermoocs.adelaide.edu.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">free Digital Technologies courses through Adelaide Uni</a>.</div>
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There are many other resources that schools can avail themselves of which are very cost effective or free (and that interestingly England has in many cases created!). For example:</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">The <a href="https://barefootcas.org.uk/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Computing at School resources</a> are free for all</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">The <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4hVG2Br1W1LKCmw8nSm9WnQ/the-bbc-micro-bit" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">BBC created the MicroBit</a> was gave them to all years 7 students for free in 2016 (they remain cheap to purchase)</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">The <a href="https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspberry-pi-in-schools/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Raspberry Pi</a> is an incredibly powerful, cheap and widely used micro computer. </li>
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Whilst England has made great progress <a href="https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/after-the-reboot/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">a report in November 2017 found</a> that they still had a long way to go to ensure all teachers have the skills and confidence to deliver the computing curriculum. We are three years behind them so it is even more imperative that Australian schools get planning and training now.</div>
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So in summary, there were three standout messages from England's experience. Schools have to plan to deliver these new subjects, they must provide comprehensive teacher training not just in coding but also in computation thinking and lastly teachers must be given the resources they need to deliver the subject adequately. How is your school going?</div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/education/promoting-stem-isn-t-a-fad-it-s-a-necessity-20180322-p4z5r1.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Promoting STEM isn't a fad - it's a necessity</a> - The promotion of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education is more than a fad: it is a much-needed movement to encourage a well-rounded education that is essential to Australian students.An article from the <em>Brisbane Times</em> 22 March 2018.</div>
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<a href="http://hechingerreport.org/eight-ways-introduce-young-kids-stem-early-age/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Eight ways to introduce kids to STEM at an early age</a> - New report finds that even preschoolers are capable of understanding basic science and math concepts. An article from <em>The Hechinger Report</em> 5 March 2018.</div>
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<a href="https://www.mtu.edu/news/stories/2018/february/how-do-teachers-integrate-stem-into-k12-classrooms.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">How Do Teachers Integrate STEM into K-12 Classrooms?</a> - New teaching standards call for weaving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) into classrooms better. What makes this integration effective? An article from <em>Michigan Tech</em> 27 February 2018</div>
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<a href="https://au.educationhq.com/news/43944/science-experts-walk-the-talk-to-improve-primary-stem-learning/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Science experts 'walk the talk' to improve primary STEM learning</a> - The involvement of “community science experts” in primary school classrooms can transform students’ views about and understanding of science, a leading STEM researcher says. An article from <em>EducationHQ Australia</em> 6 November 2017.</div>
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<a href="https://www.stemgames.org.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">2018 Australian STEM Video Game Challenge</a> - The Australian STEM Video Game Challenge is completely free to enter. This year’s competition will run from Tuesday 20 Feb – Friday 3 August 2018</div>
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<a href="http://advancingeducation.qld.gov.au/codingcounts/Pages/codingcompetition.aspx" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">QLD Premier's Coding Competition</a> - Students need to create a digital solution that meets the theme of ‘stand up to cyberbullies’ using Anti-Bully Girl - one of the Cyber Heroes. Closes 19 June 2018</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/steminabox/events/?ref=page_internal" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM in a Box</a> has ongoing coding, robotics and 3D printing activities</div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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Queensland has <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-17/coding-classes-in-queensland-schools-mandatory-from-2017/8018178" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">mandated coding and robotics</a> in primary school since 2017. NSW has <a href="https://techau.com.au/all-nsw-kindergarten-students-will-receive-compulsory-coding-training-from-2019/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">mandated coding from kindergarten</a> starting in 2019. However globally this is not new, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/sep/04/coding-school-computing-children-programming" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">England introduced compulsory coding into its curriculum</a> in 2014.</div>
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At the end of last year Miles Berry, a university lecturer and strong advocate for computing at schools, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POSB1Z9RUjc" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">gave a talk at EUCodeWeek in Madrid</a> where he covered what England had learnt in the previous three years. As the saying goes those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat it so lets have a look at what he said. </div>
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He first made the point that coding is not in the curriculum as the end goal. The end goal is to develop the skills of <a href="http://www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au/teachers/topics/computational-thinking" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">computational thinking</a> and creativity. In England this starts before the age of five where children are encouraged to form their own ideas, make predictions, test ideas and change strategy when needed. From this foundation more specific computational concepts are taught and by the age of seven children should know what an algorithm is and by age eleven they should be able to write and read code. This, by and large, mirrors the <a href="https://australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/technologies/digital-technologies/?year=12983&year=12984&year=12985&strand=Digital+Technologies+Knowledge+and+Understanding&strand=Digital+Technologies+Processes+and+Production+Skills&capability=ignore&capability=Literacy&capability=Numeracy&capability=Information+and+Communication+Technology+%28ICT%29+Capability&capability=Critical+and+Creative+Thinking&capability=Personal+and+Social+Capability&capability=Ethical+Understanding&capability=Intercultural+Understanding&priority=ignore&priority=Aboriginal+and+Torres+Strait+Islander+Histories+and+Cultures&priority=Asia+and+Australia%E2%80%99s+Engagement+with+Asia&priority=Sustainability&elaborations=true&elaborations=false&scotterms=false&isFirstPageLoad=false" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian Curriculum requirements</a>. </div>
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In terms of how to teach coding they have learnt that it is important to make it a two step process. Firstly, work out how to solve the problem and devise an algorithm and then secondly, write the code.They have found an incremental approach using resources such as <a href="https://www.bee-bot.us/bee-bot/bee-bot.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Beebots </a>initially before moving onto <a href="https://scratch.mit.edu/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Scratch </a>and then <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx5TjaVW__8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Python</a> has worked best.</div>
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Some general observations that Miles made were:</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">Teaching coding doesn't always mean using a computer</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">It is easier to read code than to write it</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">It is easier to edit code than to start from a blank screen</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgkahOzFH2Q" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Pair programming</a> (where two students work together on one computer) is a powerful method</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">Teachers have to find interesting contexts</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">Debugging improves the <a href="http://yourbrainhealth.com.au/8-ways-to-encourage-a-growth-mindset-in-kids/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Growth Mindset</a></li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;">Coding IS for everyone!</li>
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There is a lot that Australian teachers can learn from their English counterparts. Next week I will conclude with what links they have found between coding and computational thinking and what teachers need to deliver the subject properly.</td></tr>
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<a href="https://au.educationhq.com/news/46771/stem-skills-still-in-high-demand/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM skills still in High Demand</a> - A new report on employment skills indicates that STEM skills are still in high demand. So what can educators do to make these skills more accessible for all? An article from <em>EducationHQ Australia</em> 2 March 2018</div>
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<a href="https://theconversation.com/five-things-parents-can-do-every-day-to-help-develop-stem-skills-from-a-young-age-92927" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Five things parents can do every day to help develop STEM skills from a young age</a> - Educators and researchers agree early literacy experiences are important for children’s cognitive and language development. But in addition to early literacy skills, we should also be promoting early STEM skills. An article from <em>The Conversation</em> 12 March 2018</div>
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<a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/amp/entry/inspiring-girls-into-stem_uk_5aa7b5a7e4b03c9edfaf8584/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">7 Practical Ways Parents Can Inspire Girls To Get Into STEM</a> - Girls are turning away from careers in STEM due to perceptions that the jobs lack creativity and the subjects are too difficult to learn. An article from the Huffington Post 15 March 2018</div>
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<a href="http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/education/girls-at-single-sex-schools-more-likely-to-choose-stem-subjects-20180228-p4z26e.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Girls at single-sex schools more likely to choose STEM subjects</a> - Girls in single-sex schools are nearly twice as likely to study VCE chemistry and specialist maths than those in co-ed schools, new research has found. An article from the <em>Canberra Times</em> 1 March 2018</div>
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<a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/fairfield-advance/stem-is-an-exciting-new-area-to-study/news-story/c64fe98583c31251d61e27084a9e501e" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM is an exciting new area to study</a> - From building robots to learning how to code, independent schools across Sydney are finding creative ways to prepare young people for the jobs of the future.</div>
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<a href="https://www.stemgames.org.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">2018 Australian STEM Video Game Challenge</a> - The Australian STEM Video Game Challenge is completely free to enter. This year’s competition will run from Tuesday 20 Feb – Friday 3 August 2018</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Fizzics Education</a> - Mobile workshops & shows by dedicated science educators NSW, VIC & QLD & ACT</div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A global network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="https://robogalsbrisbane.org/girls-in-robotics-days" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">RoboGals Brisbane Robotics Days</a> - Robogals has various workshops programmed throughout the year.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/steminabox/events/?ref=page_internal" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM in a Box</a> has ongoing coding, robotics and 3D printing activities</div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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FIVE years ago Australia's Chief Scientist published the <a href="http://www.chiefscientist.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/STEMstrategy290713FINALweb.pdf" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">National STEM Strategy</a>. Two years ago all of the Education Ministers endorsed the Australian Education Council's <a href="http://www.educationcouncil.edu.au/site/DefaultSite/filesystem/documents/National%20STEM%20School%20Education%20Strategy.pdf" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">National School STEM Strategy</a>. Last year the Queensland Government <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-17/coding-classes-in-queensland-schools-mandatory-from-2017/8018178" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">mandated that coding and robotics would be taught to all children</a>from Prep to Year 10 from 2018.</div>
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The Australian government has a policy and is <a href="https://www.education.gov.au/support-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">providing support for STEM</a>. </div>
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Yet as the article <a href="https://theconversation.com/we-have-a-national-stem-strategy-but-what-we-need-is-a-successful-one-87088" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">We have a national STEM strategy, but what we need is a successful one</a> points out it is actually up to schools to embrace the opportunities that come with this. They make the point that some schools are moving ahead with innovating in the classroom while others are yet to start.</div>
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All schools need a plan for what they want to do and how they want to do it. There is no one size fits all model so planning is essential. At the top of the planning list is teacher training. There are <a href="https://www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au/teachers/professional-learning/professional-links" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">numerous free online resources</a>funded by the Government and organisations such as Google. <a href="http://dailyedventures.com/index.php/2017/10/10/to-make-change-happen-we-must-get-school-leaders-to-see-the-value-of-investing-time-and-money-into-professional-development-lynette-barker-australia/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Teachers need to be given time </a>or incentivised to up-skill to deliver the new Digital Technologies subject specifically and improve their skills in the other STEM subjects generally. Additionally, lesson plans need to be reviewed to provide students opportunities to develop the 4 Cs - Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Communication. These concerns were addressed in the article <a href="https://theconversation.com/stem-education-in-primary-schools-will-fall-flat-unless-serious-issues-are-addressed-88017" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM education in primary schools will fall flat unless serious issues are addressed</a>. </div>
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The failure of schools to properly do this disadvantages our children as they grow up into an increasingly global, competitive and technologically advanced world. Concerned parents who have the means are turning to third party providers to bridge the gap but this means that<a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-18/coding-classes-leaving-poor-kids-behind/9018024" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"> poor kids are being left behind</a>. <a href="https://steminprimary.blogspot.com.au/2017/03/how-to-do-stem-at-home.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Doing STEM at home</a> is an alternative and one worth pursuing.</div>
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If you are concerned about the pace of change at your school then start a dialogue and ask the school to come up with a clearly defined strategy which has <a href="https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/smart-goals.php" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SMART goals</a>. </div>
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<a href="https://theconversation.com/we-have-a-national-stem-strategy-but-what-we-need-is-a-successful-one-87088" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">We have a national STEM strategy, but what we need is a successful one</a>- Schools need to set aside substantial professional development time for their staff to properly develop confidence and competence in delivering the Digital Technologies subject. An article from the <em>Conversation </em>2 February 2018.</div>
<a href="https://www.educationdive.com/news/stem-must-include-focus-on-literacy-critical-thinking-as-much-as-hard-skil/513656/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM must include focus on literacy, critical thinking as much as hard skills</a>- While much of the focus on STEM subjects has been on teaching students hard skills like coding, soft skills in areas like creative and critical thinking, communication and collaboration are much more important when it comes to producing graduates who are lifelong learners, capable of pivoting amid major changes in whatever career field they choose. An article from <em>Education Dive</em>22 December 2017<div style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;">
<a href="https://au.educationhq.com/news/45687/top-5-tech-trends-in-education-this-year/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Top 5: tech trends in education this year</a> - A blog post on <em>EducationHQ Australia</em> on what technologies could be taking centre stage in education this year. 30 January 2018</div>
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<a href="https://messymotherhood.com/best-podcasts-for-kids-parents-will-love/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">5 Podcasts That Will Change The Way Your Kids See The World (and that you’ll enjoy too)</a> - A list of five podcasts that will entertain your kids and they will learn something along the way!</div>
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<a href="https://plus.google.com/u/1/collection/MbTAf?cfem=1" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Give a Child the Gift of Science</a> - A great collection of activities you can do at home</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="http://bricks4kidz.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Bricks 4 Kidz® | Awesome Fun With LEGO® Bricks</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A global network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="https://stuartholme.com/event/steam-residential-programme-april-2018/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Stuartholme STEAM Residential Program</a> - Stuartholme School together with Clearing Skies present the STEAM Residential Program, a three day residential for gifted girls <strong>currently in Years 5 and 6</strong>. The Residential will be held from Wednesday 11 to Saturday 14 April 2018.</div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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There are many Australian teachers who have embraced the call to improve STEM offerings in the primary classroom and have been noticed internationally. Two standouts are <a href="http://www.globalteacherprize.org/top-10-finalist/richard-johnson/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Rick Johnson</a> who was a finalist in last year's Global Teachers Prize. He has created a fantastic STEM classroom at Rostrata Primary School in Perth and runs a website to help other teachers with resources and inspiration.<br />
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Then there is <a href="https://elenikyritsis.com/author/lenikyritsis/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Eleni Kyritsis</a> who, apart from many other things, has started the organisation <a href="http://teachtechplay.com/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">TeachTechPlay</a> to help other teachers bring technology into the classroom. Her efforts include a regular YouTube channel with various guest teachers from around the world and conferences which bring in various experts in their field.<br />
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Then there are many teachers who are taking advantage of the great number of free professional development resources available including the Uni of Adelaide's <a href="https://csermoocs.adelaide.edu.au/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Digital Technologies Massive Open Online Course</a>, <a href="https://computationalthinkingcourse.withgoogle.com/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Google's Computational Thinking Course</a>, <a href="https://edutrainingcenter.withgoogle.com/certification" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Google's Certified Educator Program</a>, <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/learning/mce-certification.aspx" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Microsoft's Certifed Educator Program</a> and the UKs brilliant <a href="https://barefootcas.org.uk/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Barefoot Computing</a> website. These resources are actually open to everyone so if you are not a teacher but want to learn more then visit any of these sites.<br />
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So hopefully you are hearing about various teachers at your school upskilling themselves so they can deliver the new Technologies subjects with confidence and authority.<br />
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To finish, this past week was the annual global <a href="https://hourofcode.com/au" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Hour Of Code</a> initiative. Australia is always on holidays when it runs but you can still use these activities to fill in an hour or so over the break. Just Google "Hour of Code"!</div>
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<a href="https://au.educationhq.com/news/43793/brisbane-teachers-keen-on-mixed-reality-robotics-and-wearable-tech/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Brisbane teachers keen on mixed reality, robotics and wearable tech</a> - Sixty-five teachers are converging on the Brisbane CBD this week to learn how to use mixed reality, robotics and wearable technology in their classrooms.. An article from <em>EducationHQ Australia</em> 1 November 2017<br />
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<a href="http://www.smh.com.au/comment/how-to-ensure-ai-is-good-for-girls-a-robot-for-every-child-20171104-gzew71.html" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">How to ensure AI is good for girls: a robot for every child</a> - The gender imbalance in AI and robotics could have serious implications for the world AI algorithms shape. An article from the <em>Sydney Morning Herald</em> 6 November 2017.</div>
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<a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/09/skills-children-need-work-future/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">7 skills your child needs to survive the changing world of work</a> - Education may be the passport to the future, but for all the good teaching out there, it would seem that schools are failing to impart some of the most important life skills, according to one educational expert. An article from the <em>World Economic Forum</em> website 4 September 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/this-college-just-released-a-spot-on-gift-guide-of-stem-toys-for-kids_us_5a05dbc2e4b05673aa590afe" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">A Spot-On Gift Guide Of STEM Toys For Kids</a> - An article from the <em>Huffington Post</em> 11 November 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.techagekids.com/2016/11/top-tech-stem-gifts-for-kids-aged-5-6.html" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Top Tech (STEM) Gifts for Kids Aged 5, 6 and 7</a> - Coding, Robots, Gadgets - A blog post from <em>Tech Age Kids</em> </div>
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<a href="http://www.techagekids.com/2016/10/top-tech-stem-gifts-for-kids-aged-8-9.html" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Top Tech (STEM) Gifts for Kids Aged 8, 9 and 10</a> - Coding, Robots, Gadgets, Maker - A blog post from <em>Tech Age Kids</em></div>
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<a href="http://www.aare.edu.au/blog/?p=2450" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Why Australia is falling behind in teaching keyboarding and handwriting</a> - The skills and learning attached to handwriting are not automatically subsumed into keyboarding. While both promote fine motor skill development, they are distinctly different yet equally important. An article from <em>EduResearch Matters</em> 25 September 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-09/urgent-need-to-rethink-schooling-to-fight-ai-era-joblessness/9131992" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">AI: Urgent need to 'reconceive schooling' to ensure workforce not consigned to joblessness</a> - Schools must urgently adapt to confront the enormous challenges presented by artificial intelligence, according to leading educators who are calling for an overhaul to curriculum, assessment and teaching methods. An article from<em>ABC News</em> 2 November 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.smh.com.au/business/somethings-gone-badly-wrong-with-teaching-20171110-gzilhr.html" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Something's gone badly wrong with teaching</a> - Econocrats have finally twigged that the big problem with the nation's education and training system isn't its high-cost to budgets, but its failure to provide enough of our youth with the skills they need to get and keep a decent job. An article from the <em>Sydney Morning Herald</em> 11 November 2017.</div>
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<a href="https://codecamp.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Code Camp </a>- Three day holiday program is now open for bookings.</div>
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<a href="https://messymotherhood.com/best-podcasts-for-kids-parents-will-love/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">5 Podcasts That Will Change The Way Your Kids See The World (and that you’ll enjoy too)</a> - A list of five podcasts that will entertain your kids and they will learn something along the way!</div>
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<a href="https://plus.google.com/u/1/collection/MbTAf?cfem=1" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Give a Child the Gift of Science</a> - A great collection of activities you can do at home</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A global network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="https://robogalsbrisbane.org/girls-in-robotics-days/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">RoboGals </a>- Register to be the first to book for workshops on 15 and 16 December 2017.</div>
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<a href="https://www.livenation.com.au/artists/brainiac" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Brainiac Live</a> - Join the Brainiacs for an actioned-packed hour of incredible experiments and explosive high energy entertainment. 9-13 January 2018.</div>
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<a href="http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/digital-futures" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">SLQ Digital Futures</a> - Each year the State Library of Queensland presents a theme of interest to the Queensland community. Throughout 2017, they invite you to join in exploring <em>Digital Futures</em>.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/steminabox/events/?ref=page_internal" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">STEM in a Box</a> has ongoing coding, robotics and 3D printing activities</div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://chessmates.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Fun Chess Classes For Kids in Brisbane | Chess Mates</a></div>
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You might be happy with what your school is doing with STEM or you might not. However I think the best way to form an opinion is to know what other schools are doing around Australia and then you can yardstick your school against them. So I will now do a short tour around Australia to showcase what some schools are getting their kids into.</div>
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<a href="http://www.gordoneast-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/curriculum-activities/robotics" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Gordon East Public School in NSW runs a robotics program</a> as part of the curriculum. All students from 2-6 get one hour per week in a dedicated "Lego Robotics Room". The school has an excellent array of resources and steps the children through the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW9qNiZT6U8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Lego Wedo platform</a> in years 3 and 4 before moving to the more <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkN_DObmh1c" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">advanced NXT robots</a> in years 5 and 6.</div>
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<a href="http://rostrataps.wa.edu.au/stem-science/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Rostrata Primary School in WA</a> is fortunate to have on staff a Science Specialist Support Teacher who was a top ten finalist in the Global Teacher Prize awards in 2016. Rick Johnson's students get to work in the school's (and Australia's first) science laboratory designed specifically for young children.They work with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE1B7tdGCw0" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">augmented reality</a>, 3D printing and robotics.</div>
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<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/lat-news/stem-2017-launch-at-holy-family-primary-school-gowrie/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Holy Family Primary School in the ACT</a> has collaborated with the two local universities to develop key learning experiences which become the STEM units that the children work through. The outcomes of these are monitored and measured by the universities for the growth in ‘thinking’ generated by the activities. </div>
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<a href="http://www.woodend.vic.edu.au/stem/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Woodend Primary School in Victoria</a> has facilitated the training of two maths and science specialists who then mentored other teachers in the school. They provide a rich science program and run regular STEM days and a STEM club.</div>
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The newest primary school in QLD is near Caloundra and is set to open in 2018 and will have <a href="https://www.stockland.com.au/media-centre/media-releases/queenslands-first-multifunction-primary-school-to-open-at-aura" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">a robotics lab, recording studio, innovation hub </a>and an indoor sports and performance centre.</div>
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IONA Presentation Primary School in WA has created a <a href="http://www.ionaps.com/makerspace/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Makerspace </a>which is equipped with resources to allow learning in coding and robotics, engineering and electronics. The school also has teams which participate in the Australia wide <a href="http://blogs.ionaps.com/robotics/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">First Lego League robotics competition</a>.</div>
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What sets these schools apart is a willingness to embrace the advice of experts and the direction given by government that STEM literacy is vitally important to the children of today. They have come up with not just a vision but a plan of how to realise that vision and they are implementing it. The students then reap the rewards! If your school is not <a href="http://www.chiefscientist.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/Transforming-STEM-teaching_FINAL.pdf" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Transforming STEM Teaching</a> then there are extra-curricular activities you can do at a cost.</div>
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<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2017/10/12/apple-ceo-tim-cook-learning-to-code-is-so-important.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Apple CEO Tim Cook: Learn to code, it’s more important than English as a second language</a> - what I am saying is that this is a language that you can [use to] express yourself to 7 billion people in the world. An article from <em>CNBC </em>12 October 2017<div style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;">
<a href="https://au.educationhq.com/news/43190/stem-enrolments-show-shift-in-gender-equity/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM enrolments show shift in gender equity</a> - It’s gone widely unreported that the new data from the Department of Education and Training’s u-Cube stats shows rare good news in changing perceptions of STEM. An article from <em>EducationHQ </em>16 October 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-12-07-how-to-flatten-your-classroom-and-encourage-authentic-writing-through-blogging" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">How to Flatten Your Classroom and Encourage Authentic Writing Through Blogging</a> - Blogging allows connections with others and can provide immediate feedback. It is one way to encurage kids to write. An article from <em>Edsurge </em>7 December 2016.</div>
<a href="http://dailyedventures.com/index.php/2017/10/10/to-make-change-happen-we-must-get-school-leaders-to-see-the-value-of-investing-time-and-money-into-professional-development-lynette-barker-australia/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">We must get school leaders to see the value of investing time and money into Professional Development</a> - Keeping up with the latest skills and technology is challenging, and many times, educators simply don’t know what technologies are available to help them in their classrooms. An article from <em>Daily Edventures</em>10 October 2017.<div style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;">
<a href="https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/technology/twenty-ideas-for-our-schools-and-politicians-in-the-new-machine-age-20171012-gyzfm7.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Twenty ideas for our schools and politicians in the new machine age</a> - 20 ideas for how our schools, policies and mindsets need to change if Australia is to best prepare for the changes to come.An article from the <em>Brisbane Times</em> 20 October 2017</div>
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<img data-file-id="681897" height="36" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0dcd71302784fe1030810a774/images/b9791ebe-e594-4602-8d41-8ea0f8ea4ef8.png" style="border: 0px; height: 36px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 50px;" width="50" /><a href="https://codecamp.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Camp </a>- Three day holiday program is now open for bookings.<br /><img data-file-id="681897" height="36" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0dcd71302784fe1030810a774/images/b9791ebe-e594-4602-8d41-8ea0f8ea4ef8.png" style="border: 0px; height: 36px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 50px;" width="50" /><a href="https://robogalsbrisbane.org/girls-in-robotics-days/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">RoboGals </a>- Register to be the first to book for workshops on 15 and 16 December 2017.</div>
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<a href="https://messymotherhood.com/best-podcasts-for-kids-parents-will-love/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">5 Podcasts That Will Change The Way Your Kids See The World (and that you’ll enjoy too)</a> - A list of five podcasts that will entertain your kids and they will learn something along the way!</div>
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<a href="https://plus.google.com/u/1/collection/MbTAf?cfem=1" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Give a Child the Gift of Science</a> - A great collection of activities you can do at home</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A global network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="https://www.livenation.com.au/artists/brainiac" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brainiac Live</a> - Join the Brainiacs for an actioned-packed hour of incredible experiments and explosive high energy entertainment. 9-13 January 2018.</div>
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<a href="http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/digital-futures" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SLQ Digital Futures</a> - Each year the State Library of Queensland presents a theme of interest to the Queensland community. Throughout 2017, they invite you to join in exploring <em>Digital Futures</em>.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/steminabox/events/?ref=page_internal" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM in a Box</a> has ongoing coding, robotics and 3D printing activities</div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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You have probably heard about 3D printing but maybe don't know how it works and what it is used for. So firstly let's do a quick explanation of the most common technology. 3D printing is a form of additive manufacturing whereby the object is built up in layers. Each layer is about 1/10th of a millimetre thick. The printer takes material (usually a type of plastic), melts it and then forces it through a tiny nozzle before laying it down on the print bed. A quick <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx0Z6LplaMU" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">2 minute video showing this in action is here</a>.</div>
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Before the printer can do any of this the object has to be modelled in 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. There are free packages available to do this. I use <a href="https://www.tinkercad.com/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">TinkerCad</a> but there are <a href="https://all3dp.com/1/best-free-3d-printing-software-3d-printer-program/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">many others</a>. If you aren't that skilled at this (like me!) then you can look at communities like <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Thingiverse </a>where others put their creations online for you to download and then print at home.</div>
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Once you have the file from the CAD program (usually a STL file) then you upload that into your printer's software which will slice the object into thin layers and add weak supporting columns to any overhanging parts. The supporting material has to be broken off carefully by you after the print is completed. Finally the printer can start but it is a fairly slow process. Something the size of your pinkie would take around 1 hour.</div>
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So why do schools get these? Some might because they think it is a cool new gadget but as with all things I have been talking about the first thing to do before getting a 3D printer is to do some planning. The 3D print can be the final outcome of a project or it can be just a component of a larger project. Regardless, the 3D print is a means to an end so it is the end that needs to be focused upon. </div>
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So what have schools done with them? Often schools do a geography project where the school is mapped out and then drawn on paper or created with craft materials. Schools with a 3D printer can create scale models of the buildings and put together a replica of the whole school. Another school has done a <a href="https://www.makersempire.com/how-huntfield-school-students-use-3d-printing-to-clean-up-local-pollution/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">pollution project and 3D printed their design solution to the problem</a>. </div>
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So absolutely 3D printers can value add to the curriculum but it needs to be part of a broader plan to meet the <a href="https://www.studentsfirst.gov.au/restoring-focus-stem-schools-initiative" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian Government's goal to restore the focus on STEM</a>. It will require upfront funding for (most importantly) teacher training and the printer (may need multiple due to the printing speed) and then some ongoing funding for consumables and maintenance.</div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/education/kids-have-a-fear-of-it-teachers-leading-national-shift-in-how-maths-is-taught-20171005-gyuzmm.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Kids have a fear of it': Teachers leading national shift in how maths is taught</a>- About 300 teachers are leading a change in the way maths is taught as part of a bid to arrest Australian students' declining or stagnating numeracy results and reverse the drop in students choosing to study maths after year 10. An article from the <em>Brisbane Times</em> 8 October 2017.<div style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;">
<a href="http://www.northqueenslandregister.com.au/story/4979362/drones-dalby-chinchilla-students-take-to-the-skies/?cs=4735" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Dalby, Chinchilla students to tackle drones, 3D printing</a> - Year 8 students from Dalby and Chinchilla will enter the world of digital technology tomorrow when they learn not only how to fly drones, but also how to print 3D parts and build them. An article from the North Queensland Register 10 October 2017.</div>
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<a href="http://au.pcmag.com/feature/49420/fareed-zakaria-stem-education-is-important-but-not-everythin" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Fareed Zakaria: STEM Education Is Important, But Not Everything</a> - Fareed Zakaria discusses tech's effect on global events and preparing kids for an increasingly technical world. An article from <em>PC Magazine</em> 26 August 2017.</div>
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Stuff in education</h1>
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<a href="http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/secondary-education-act/all-canberra-secondary-school-students-to-get-chromebook-in-2018-20171029-gzafkw.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">All Canberra secondary public school students to get Chromebook in 2018</a> - The ACT continues to roll out Chromebooks in all its schools. Chromebooks provide a cost effective yet fully capable IT solution. An article from the <em>Canberra Times</em> 30 October 2017.</div>
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<a href="https://elsa.edu.au/index.html#elsa" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Early Learning STEM Australia (ELSA)</a> - A play-based digital learning program for children in preschool to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). One hundred preschools across Australia have been selected to take part in the ELSA Pilot.</div>
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<a href="https://www.studyinternational.com/news/malaysian-educators-head-space-academy-boost-stem-teaching/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Malaysian educators head to space academy to boost STEM teaching</a> - For one week, 15 Malaysians trained like they were going to be the next Neil Armstrong – simulating space missions, coding, survival training, learning flight dynamics – at a space academy in the United States. An article from <em>Study International</em> 10 August 2017.</div>
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Stuff to do Australia Wide</h1>
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<a href="http://www.monash.edu/education/community/events/engaging-stem-education/contemporary-practices-in-stem-education" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Contemporary practices in STEM education</a> - This will be a live streamed event of interest to teachers and parents. It is part of Monash University's "Engaging STEM Education. Keeping Teachers at the Cutting Edge" series. 9 November 2017</div>
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<img data-file-id="681897" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0dcd71302784fe1030810a774/images/69d86fb5-9403-4431-bdc8-9f5409e77880.png" style="border: 0px; height: auto !important; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 50px;" width="960" /><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/1/collection/MbTAf?cfem=1" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Give a Child the Gift of Science</a> - A great collection of activities you can do at home</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="http://bricks4kidz.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Bricks 4 Kidz® | Awesome Fun With LEGO® Bricks</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A global network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/digital-futures" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SLQ Digital Futures</a> - Each year the State Library of Queensland presents a theme of interest to the Queensland community. Throughout 2017, they invite you to join in exploring <em>Digital Futures</em>.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/steminabox/events/?ref=page_internal" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM in a Box</a> has ongoing coding, robotics and 3D printing activities</div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://www.buildingblockstudio.com/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Building Block Studio | Learning Activity Centre in Brisbane For Budding Coders And Engineers</a></div>
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<a href="http://chessmates.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Fun Chess Classes For Kids in Brisbane | Chess Mates</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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Growth Mindset is a term doing the rounds of education circles. The terms "Fixed Mindset" and "Growth Mindset" were coined by Professor Carol Dweck, a psychologist, when she explored why some students rebounded after failure while others seemed devastated by small setbacks. She formed the view that people have underlying beliefs about their ability to learn and their intelligence. Those with a Growth Mindset believe they can get smarter and they understand that effort makes them stronger. Therefore, they put in extra time and effort and this lead to higher achievement. It is thus that having a Growth Mindset is a valuable trait and one that is to be fostered. It is not desirable to praise a student for being smart for solving a problem but to praise their perseverance and highlight how their effort has produced an excellent outcome. When a student fails encouragement to try again is what is needed.<br /><br />What has STEM got to do with this? STEM can help foster the Growth Mindset. This is particularly true when learning to code. Miles Berry, an influential University lecturer from England, wrote about this in his blog post <a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=adca3847d8&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Debugging and the Growth Mindset</a>. He points out that in music, sports and computer games the difficulty is part of the appeal. Coding is difficult and it rarely works perfectly the first time. Debugging is the process of finding errors in the code using <a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=c12cdbd3dc&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Logical Reasoning</a> and then fixing those errors. It takes time and usually many iterations to get the program running just right. As children persevere through this process and see their success at the end this will shift their mindset towards the growth end of the spectrum.<br /><br />More broadly in STEM, have you ever heard someone say "Its OK maybe your not a math person". This is the antithesis of the Growth Mindset. The following cartoon, I think, illustrates the problem. STEM is viewed as hard and if you don't fit the profile of someone from "The Big Bang Theory" you aren't going to get it. However, this is not true and with support and encouragement many students will be able succeed in the STEM subjects. What is needed is engaging well structured lessons which are challenging (hard but not impossible!) and rooted in the real world. </div>
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<a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=0e278de2e2&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">School chosen for Federal STEM program</a> - East Waikiki Primary School, which was selected by the Federal Government to take part in the Early Learning STEM Australia pilot, will see its preschoolers become involved with a series of play-based apps starting next year. An article from the <em>West Australian</em> 12 September 2017</div>
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<a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=71150803c3&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">SUBS in Schools program gets expert support</a> - In support of Australia’s naval shipbuilding agenda, ASC Shipbuilding has backed the STEM education SUBS in Schools program, mentoring one South Australian high school team. An article from the <em>Defence Connect</em> website 12 September 2017.</div>
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<a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=d14880cb9e&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Contemporary practices in STEM education</a> - This will be a live streamed event of interest to teachers and parents. It is part of Monash University's "Engaging STEM Education. Keeping Teachers at the Cutting Edge" series. 9 November 2017</div>
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<a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=868418815e&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=db30c6ebbb&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=0804d494c1&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">SLQ Digital Futures</a> - Each year the State Library of Queensland presents a theme of interest to the Queensland community. Throughout 2017, they invite you to join in exploring <em>Digital Futures</em>.</div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=3f09930612&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=d35c3278bd&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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I have <a href="https://steminprimary.blogspot.com.au/2017/01/stuff-this-week-resources-to-teach-kids.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">previously posted</a> about the substantial array of resources available to get kids into coding. In time some kids will want more of a challenge. Well there is a huge array for them as well.</div>
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The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General-purpose_programming_language" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">general purpose programming language</a> with the greatest uptake in schools and universities at the moment is Python. This is a great language because it is powerful yet has some of the complexities of other languages removed. There are some great books for kids such as <span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hello-Raspberry-Pi-programming-beginners/dp/1617292451/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458473705&sr=1-3&keywords=raspberry+pi" style="font-size: medium;" target="_parent">Hello Raspberry Pi!: Python programming for kids and other beginners</a> </span>and Python for Kids: A Playful Introduction to Programming. If you buy a Raspberry Pi the default operating system comes pre-loaded with Python and it also has a version of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR4UGeUgJMg" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Minecraft that can be programmed with Python</a>. So if you have a Minecraft obsessed child then this may be one way to show them how coding can open up new possibilities in the game.</div>
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A language used extensively in webpage design is JavaScript. Kids can learn JavaScript through 3D game design software called <a href="https://www.alice.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Alice</a>. Alice is an innovative block-based programming environment that makes it easy to create animations, build interactive narratives, or program simple games in 3D. If your child doesn't warm to Alice then perhaps <a href="https://codecombat.com/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Combat</a> will inspire them. They will learn coding whilst developing a 3D combat game in Javascript or Python.<br />.<img alt="Image result for alice programming" src="http://cloudfront.sproutfund.org/files/2014/10/alice-example.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto !important; outline: none;" width="275" /> <img alt="Image result for codecombat" src="http://www7.pcmag.com/media/images/482360-code-combat-top.png?thumb=y" style="border: 0px; height: auto !important; outline: none;" width="249" /></div>
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For those that are keen on Microsoft products there is <a href="https://www.kodugamelab.com/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Kodu</a>. Kodu GameLab is aimed squarely at encouraging children to engage with coding through a sandbox environment with numerous textures, sprites, terraforming, pathfinding and logic trees.<br /><img alt="Image result for kodu" src="https://store-images.microsoft.com/image/apps.661.9007199266251891.4abb132b-bd37-4c48-8a59-f2c7b30fe61a.7dc05f24-17ca-4018-8687-1c59840a1705?w=471&h=265&q=60" style="border: 0px; height: auto !important; outline: none;" /></div>
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For those in the Apple ecosystem you might like to look at <a href="https://www.cnet.com/au/news/apple-swift-playgrounds-for-ipad-review-winning-way-to-get-your-kids-to-code/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Swift Playgrounds</a>which is Apple's introductory coding platform. They are pairing up with hardware manufacturers the same way <a href="https://www.tynker.com/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Tynker </a>has. That means young kids and students will be able to write their own Swift code to control any number of real-world toys and machines. Swift Playgrounds will soon work with a number of top toy and robotics companies including LEGO, <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2015/9/3/9253461/star-wars-bb8-droid-toy-video-price-release-date" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;">automated BB-8 toy maker Sphero</a>, and drone company Parrot. </div>
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Not matter what you choose continuing to encourage and inspire your child through exposure to any or all of these platforms will pay dividends. However it is preferable to find one platform your child likes and encourage them to master it before jumping off to something else.</div>
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<a href="https://www.tynker.com/blog/articles/ideas-and-tips/3-ways-coding-enhances-communication-skills/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">3 Ways Coding Enhances Communication Skills</a> - An article from the <em>Tynker Blog</em></div>
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<a href="https://www.australianmining.com.au/news/queensland-government-unveils-new-stem-scholarship-program/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Queensland Government unveils new STEM scholarship program</a> - A new scholarship program has been launched in Queensland to support students studying STEM subjects at TAFE. An article from the <em>Australian Mining</em> website 17 July 2017<div style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;">
<a href="https://www.the74million.org/article/who-says-6-year-olds-cant-program-robots-not-this-pennsylvania-first-grade-teacher-2/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Who Says 6-Year-Olds Can’t Program Robots? Not This Pennsylvania First-Grade Teacher</a> - A great article on how coding can make learning accessible to all and how a teacher took the initiative to upskill themselves to enable it. An article from <em>The 74</em> website 27 August 2017<br /><br /><a href="http://www.educatoronline.com.au/news/schools-have-dropped-the-ball-on-literacy--expert-240732.aspx" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Schools have Dropped the Ball on Literacy</a> - Primary school children are leaving school without the handwriting and keyboarding skills to thrive in writing tasks. An article from <em>The Educator</em> 1 September 2017 </div>
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<a href="https://my.codecamp.com.au/camp/list?referral=EARLYBIRD%C2%A0" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CodeCamp </a>- Three day courses over the school holidays. Search for a school near you! 18-28 September 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.littlebigidea.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">LITTLE BIG IDEA</a> - The Big Competition for Inventive Little Kids (You could win a trip to NASA!). Closes 22 September 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.nata.com.au/nata/news/nata-young-scientist-award" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">NATA Young Scientist of the Year</a> - Students are required to undertake an investigation around any topic relating to the theme of a sustainable planet. Closes 22 September 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.monash.edu/education/community/events/engaging-stem-education/contemporary-practices-in-stem-education" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Contemporary practices in STEM education</a> - This will be a live streamed event of interest to teachers and parents. It is part of Monash University's "Engaging STEM Education. Keeping Teachers at the Cutting Edge" series. 9 November 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="http://bricks4kidz.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Bricks 4 Kidz® | Awesome Fun With LEGO® Bricks</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A global network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="https://www.theluminariumfestival.com.au/brisbanewizardingworkshops" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Wizarding Workshops</a> - Workshops are designed to accommodate Potter fans of various ages. Participants are grouped according to year levels and work in teams to complete projects at their ability level, challenged and supported by teachers. Paddington.23 September 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/steminabox/events/?ref=page_internal" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM in a Box</a> has ongoing coding, robotics and 3D printing activities</div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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It is a pretty common saying - Will it live up to the hype? As it turns out with technology often it doesn't! Getting carried away with the excitement of something is so common that an American research and IT firm called Gartner created a useful graphic which shows their view of how new technology products are perceived versus their usefulness over time.<br /><br /><img alt="Image result" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Gartner_Hype_Cycle.svg/1200px-Gartner_Hype_Cycle.svg.png" style="border: 0px; height: auto !important; outline: none;" width="550" /><br />You can probably think of many examples of this series of events occurring but I will use <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Glass" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Google Glass</a> as mine. Google Glass is a set of glasses which projects digital images into the field of view of the wearer to create an augmented reality view. When it was first announced there was much excitement, people were clamouring to buy a pair but then a number of issues surfaced which resulted in the project being suspended. However as time has passed the augmented reality concept has matured and we are on the cusp of seeing really useful AR products appear in the market such as <a href="https://www.x.company/glass/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Google Glass Enterprise Edition</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hL4XTsg894" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Microsoft Hololens</a>.</div>
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So that's the theory but how can schools use this knowledge? By knowing that this phenomenon occurs schools can take a step back during their planning for technology introduction and make sure they can answer the following questions BEFORE thinking about which piece of technology to buy. What would we like the students to be able to do? Why do we think that having the students do that will improve their learning? How will we be able to measure whether the expected outcomes are being realised? What types of technology will enable us to implement and measure this new way of working? What training will the teachers need to be able to implement this new methodology? There is probably no way to completely eliminating the hype curve but I think with <a href="https://steminprimary.blogspot.com.au/2017/02/its-all-in-planning.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SMART planning</a> we can smooth out the height of the peak and the low of the trough to smooth out the ride and minimise wasted time, money and effort.</div>
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<a href="https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/7655" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Using Technology Doesn’t Make You Innovative</a> - A blog post from <em>The Principal of Change</em> 22 August 2017<div style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;">
<a href="http://www.zdnet.com/article/unsws-arludo-is-making-stem-more-exciting-one-ar-game-at-a-time/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">UNSW's Arludo is making STEM more exciting one AR game at a time</a> - With students so heavily immersed in the mobile world and becoming less engaged in learning as a result, Dr Michael Kasumovic, a lecturer at UNSW, decided to take things into his own hands. An article from <em>ZDNET </em>16 August 2017</div>
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Current Kickstarter Campaigns:<ul>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/543628386/algobrix-the-ultimate-coding-learning-game?ref=discovery" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Algobrix | The Ultimate Coding Learning Game</a> - The most exciting and comprehensive code learning game for kids 5-13. Learning to program bots and transforming code into play.</li>
<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1269876999/annabelle-and-aiden-worlds-within-us?ref=discovery" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Annabelle & Aiden: Worlds Within Us</a> - A kids' book exploring the big bang, and how we're all made of stars - and more special, interconnected, and 'larger' than we think.</li>
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<a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/08/18/536875865/15-years-later-how-did-it-go-with-maines-school-laptop-program" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Do Laptops Help Learning? A Look At The Only Statewide School Laptop Program</a> - Again the themes of planning and importance of teacher training are there in this long term experience with laptops in schools. It's a pity many schools don't look to learn from others. An article from <em>nprED </em>18 August 2017<</div>
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<a href="https://au.educationhq.com/news/38632/why-doesnt-education-modernise/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Why doesn't education modernise?</a> - Good question! An article from <em>EducationHQ Australia</em> 28 March 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.studyinternational.com/news/malaysian-educators-head-space-academy-boost-stem-teaching/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Malaysian educators head to space academy to boost STEM teaching</a> - The Malaysian teachers are doing some awesome training. How about yours? An article from <em>Study International News</em> 10 August 2017</div>
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<a href="https://my.codecamp.com.au/camp/list?referral=EARLYBIRD%C2%A0" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CodeCamp </a>- Three day courses over the school holidays. Search for a school near you! 18-28 September 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.littlebigidea.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">LITTLE BIG IDEA</a> - The Big Competition for Inventive Little Kids (You could win a trip to NASA!). Closes 22 September 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.nata.com.au/nata/news/nata-young-scientist-award" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">NATA Young Scientist of the Year</a> - Students are required to undertake an investigation around any topic relating to the theme of a sustainable planet. Closes 22 September 2017</div>
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<img data-file-id="681897" height="29" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0dcd71302784fe1030810a774/images/69d86fb5-9403-4431-bdc8-9f5409e77880.png" style="border: 0px; height: 29px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 40px;" width="40" /><a href="http://www.monash.edu/education/community/events/engaging-stem-education/contemporary-practices-in-stem-education" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Contemporary practices in STEM education</a> - This will be a live streamed event of interest to teachers and parents. It is part of Monash University's "Engaging STEM Education. Keeping Teachers at the Cutting Edge" series. 9 November 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="http://bricks4kidz.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Bricks 4 Kidz® | Awesome Fun With LEGO® Bricks</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A global network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="https://www.theluminariumfestival.com.au/brisbanewizardingworkshops" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Wizarding Workshops</a> - Workshops are designed to accommodate Potter fans of various ages. Participants are grouped according to year levels and work in teams to complete projects at their ability level, challenged and supported by teachers. Paddington.23 September 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/digital-futures" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SLQ Digital Futures</a> - Each year the State Library of Queensland presents a theme of interest to the Queensland community. Throughout 2017, they invite you to join in exploring <em>Digital Futures</em>.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/steminabox/events/?ref=page_internal" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM in a Box</a> has ongoing coding, robotics and 3D printing activities</div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://chessmates.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Fun Chess Classes For Kids in Brisbane | Chess Mates</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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My family was at QUT's Robotronica event last weekend. It was a huge event with thousands of people swarming over the Garden's Point campus trying to see as many of the 58 activities as they could in the seven hours that it was on. The huge popularity of this event made me consider how relevant the momentum in STEM Education is. You might think this is a fly by night idea and will eventually go the way of many other "fads" but I think not.</div>
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The <a href="https://www.education.gov.au/inspiring-all-australians-digital-literacy-and-stem" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian Government continues to fund</a> a rolling series of initiatives to provide students and teachers opportunities to engage with the STEM fields. Last week the <a href="http://www.chiefscientist.gov.au/2017/08/media-release-expanding-stem-options-for-all-australian-students/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian Chief Scientist launched STARportal</a> which is a searchable database of STEM activities.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/educationstate/Pages/storieswyndham.aspx" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Victorian Government just announced the first of its 10 new brand new tech schools will open</a> its doors in 2018. Each Tech School will be located on a TAFE or university site and offer rich, immersive STEM programs to all participating government and non-government secondary schools in the region. </div>
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National Science Week was last week and so many opportunities were available to interested schools. The<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Community-engagement/National-Science-Week-2017/Celebrating-STEM-in-Schools-2017" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"> CSIRO hosted a virtual classroom</a> wherein students were able to participate in a forum with a panel of Australians working in the space industry.</div>
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The CSIRO has also rebranded its Scientists and Mathematicians in Schools (SmiS) program to be the <a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/STEM-Professionals-in-Schools" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM Professionals in Schools program</a> to reflect the broader scope of those particpating in the program such as engineers.</div>
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There is a great deal occurring in the area of STEM Education. Schools that do not have a plan are being left behind. What is your school doing? If the answer is an unfortunate "not much" then take the initiative and avail yourself of the activities (many of them free) that I list below.</div>
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<a href="http://www.portnews.com.au/story/4865944/teachers-explore-possibilities/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM teacher development for Mid North Coast educators</a> - Some great work going on around the country to give primary school teachers the new skills they need. An article from <em>Macquarie PortNews</em> 19 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://musicaustralia.org.au/2017/08/the-steam-vs-stem-debate-practical-answers-for-music-teachers/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">The STEAM vs STEM Debate: Practical Answers for Music Teachers</a> - Support for STEAM continues to grow. <a href="https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/621170/critical-importance-steam-education/" rel="noopener" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">One US commentator</a> says the term “is becoming more and more popular to the ears of teachers and students alike and, right now in the educational sectors, it seems to be all anyone is talking about.” An article from <em>Music Australia</em> 15 August 2017.</div>
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<a href="http://www.eacs.wa.edu.au/2017/08/the-rise-of-stem-subjects-in-education/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">The rise of STEM subjects in education</a> - A blog post from the Esperance Anglican Community School 10 August 2017</div>
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<a href="https://my.codecamp.com.au/camp/list?referral=EARLYBIRD%C2%A0" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CodeCamp </a>- Three day courses over the school holidays. Search for a school near you! 18-28 September 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.littlebigidea.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">LITTLE BIG IDEA</a> - The Big Competition for Inventive Little Kids (You could win a trip to NASA!). Closes 22 September 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.nata.com.au/nata/news/nata-young-scientist-award" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">NATA Young Scientist of the Year</a> - Students are required to undertake an investigation around any topic relating to the theme of a sustainable planet. Closes 22 September 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/digital-futures" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SLQ Digital Futures</a> - Each year the State Library of Queensland presents a theme of interest to the Queensland community. Throughout 2017, they invite you to join in exploring <em>Digital Futures</em>.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/steminabox/events/?ref=page_internal" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM in a Box</a> has ongoing coding, robotics and 3D printing activities</div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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I was excited to read this week about a school near me that was in the local newspaper detailing how they have introduced coding for their five year old students. As they say you are never to young to learn...or something like that anyway.</div>
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The article detailed how the school was using <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52ZuenJlFyE" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">BeeBots </a>to introduce the initial concepts of computational thinking to this age group. The kids learn how to sequence actions to achieve a desired outcome and have to debug their sequence if it doesn't work. Whilst relatively simple it is a powerful and engaging introduction to the world of coding.</div>
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From there pre-readers can move onto <a href="https://www.kodable.com/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Kodable </a>and learn, without having to be able to read, abount sequencing, loops and conditionals.Then there is <a href="https://www.scratchjr.org/about/info" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Scratch Junior</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoVDeSDC3L8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Daisy the Dinosaur</a> if some of the Kodable lessons gets too difficult. I also like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEUi8f34aNE" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Lightbot Jr</a> which also introduces basic coding concepts again without the need to be able to read.</div>
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Ultimately though these can just fall into the basket of "games" unless the teacher is reinforcing the Computational Thinking concepts that underpin each of these apps. Therefore, Teachers need training in Computational Thinking so they understand the end goal. There are a variety of resources available for teachers including <a href="https://computationalthinkingcourse.withgoogle.com/course" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Google's Computational Thinking course</a>, The UK's <a href="https://barefootcas.org.uk/barefoot-primary-computing-resources/concepts/computational-thinking/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Barefoot Computing</a> website or the University of Adelaide's <a href="https://csermoocs.appspot.com/f6foundations/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)</a>. Parents might like to view some of these as well so you can keep up with the kids!</div>
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<a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-15/spacex-nasa-cargo-launches-student-projects-to-iss/8806524" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SpaceX launch: Australian high school students play major role in NASA's resupply mission</a> - It is awesome what opportunities kids can have when a school priorities STEM. An article from <em>ABC News</em> 15 August 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/aug/08/encourage-children-to-spend-more-time-online-says-former-gchq-head" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Encourage children to spend more time online, says former GCHQ head</a> - Just about every country is talking about STEM. Robert Hannigan, who was head of Britain’s surveillance agency between 2014 and 2017, said that the UK was struggling to keep up with competitors when it came to cyber skills. An article from <em>The Guardian</em> 8 August 2017</div>
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<a href="https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/coding-is-the-new-cursive-writing-and-we-have-to-embrace-it/article35776671/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Coding is the new cursive writing – and we have to embrace it</a> - Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills are becoming more necessary to succeed in the professional world. With the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI), the need for such skills will increase dramatically over the coming decade. An article from <em>The Globe and Mail</em> 23 July 2017</div>
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<a href="https://core-electronics.com.au/makeblock-mbot-ranger-transformable-stem-educational-robot-kit-bluetooth.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">mBot Ranger - Transformable STEM Educational Robot Kit</a> - If you want a more capable robot than the one I linked last week check out this one. I am a big fan of Makeblock products. Affordable for what you get and uses a Scratch-like programming language.<br />
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<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1740916372/stem-storybook" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1740916372/stem-storybook" target="_blank">STEM Storybook</a> - QUT Professor is launching a series of stories which teach STEM concepts to younger kids. Good to see Australians on Kickstarter!<br />
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<a href="http://www.sheppnews.com.au/2017/08/15/104580/students-draw-on-range-of-skills-for-challenge" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Students draw on range of skills for challenge</a> - A good example of curriculum integration. An article from the <em>Shepparton News</em> 15 August 2017</div>
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<a href="https://blog.groklearning.com/the-new-technology-syllabus-preparing-our-students-for-an-unknown-future-a52d7b5b4e36" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">The new Technology syllabus: preparing our students for an unknown future</a> - The mooted restructure of employment lies with what academics are referring to as the <strong>Automation Revolution (the fourth industry revolution)</strong>, as we embark on a disruption of technology like never before. A blog post from <em>Grok Learning</em> 28 June 2017.</div>
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<a href="https://www.stemgames.org.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian STEM Video Game Challenge</a> - For grades 5+.The Australian STEM Video Game Challenge will ask participants to develop games in response to a central theme or idea. Registration open 1 May and submissions close 25 August.</div>
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<a href="http://www.paperplanes.youngscientist.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">NSW All Schools Paper Plane Challenge</a> - Calling all paper pilots. 2017 challenge is open. Closes 26 August 2017.</div>
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<a href="https://www.littlebigidea.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">LITTLE BIG IDEA</a> - The Big Competition for Inventive Little Kids (You could win a trip to NASA!). Closes 22 September 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.nata.com.au/nata/news/nata-young-scientist-award" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">NATA Young Scientist of the Year</a> - Students are required to undertake an investigation around any topic relating to the theme of a sustainable planet. Closes 22 September 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="https://www.scienceweek.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">National Science Week</a> - Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation. 12 - 20 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A global network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2017/robotronica.php" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Robotronica 2017</a> - Robotronica is a groundbreaking one-day event showcasing the latest developments in robotics and interactive design. QUT's The Cube 20 August 2017. TOMORROW!!</div>
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<a href="https://www.theluminariumfestival.com.au/brisbanewizardingworkshops" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Wizarding Workshops</a> - Workshops are designed to accommodate Potter fans of various ages. Participants are grouped according to year levels and work in teams to complete projects at their ability level, challenged and supported by teachers. Paddington.23 September 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/digital-futures" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SLQ Digital Futures</a> - Each year the State Library of Queensland presents a theme of interest to the Queensland community. Throughout 2017, they invite you to join in exploring <em>Digital Futures</em>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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This week I heard a story of a principal who said words to the effect of "The kids can really use a laptop well so that shows that we are doing a good job with digital technologies". Whether this was a slip of the tongue or not I thought I would talk about the difference in the curriculum between ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and Digital Technologies. The Australian Curriculum has eight subjects which cover the specific knowledge areas that a student should gain over their time at school and then also has seven General Capabilities which are, amongst other things, skills that a student should acquire. <a href="https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/technologies/digital-technologies/?year=12983&year=12984&year=12985&strand=Digital+Technologies+Knowledge+and+Understanding&strand=Digital+Technologies+Processes+and+Production+Skills&capability=ignore&capability=Literacy&capability=Numeracy&capability=Information+and+Communication+Technology+%28ICT%29+Capability&capability=Critical+and+Creative+Thinking&capability=Personal+and+Social+Capability&capability=Ethical+Understanding&capability=Intercultural+Understanding&priority=ignore&priority=Aboriginal+and+Torres+Strait+Islander+Histories+and+Cultures&priority=Asia+and+Australia%E2%80%99s+Engagement+with+Asia&priority=Sustainability&elaborations=true&elaborations=false&scotterms=false&isFirstPageLoad=false" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Digital Technologies is a SUBJECT</a> and <a href="https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/general-capabilities/information-and-communication-technology-ict-capability/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">ICT is a GENERAL CAPABILITY</a>. </div>
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ICT, in basic terms, covers the skill of using a computer and the traditional software applications such as Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets, Google Docs for word processing and Apple's Keynote for presentations. It also covers the digital citizenship ideas of respecting copyright, remaining secure online and being respectful net-izens. In summary you can consider that ICT is about USING technology. Thus ICT can and will span across all of the subject areas and teachers should be including it as part of all learning (along with the other general capabilities).</div>
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Digital Technologies on the other hand is about UNDERSTANDING and CREATING with technology, it is one HALF of the TECHNOLOGIES subject. By the end of year 6 students should understand how computers work (in basic terms), how everything in a computer is reduced to ones and zeroes, how the Internet works and how to create visual programs using a combination of programming concepts. The students should be on their way to understanding and employing Computational Thinking to solve a wide variety of problems. </div>
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<img align="right" alt="Image result for catch the banana scratch" src="https://uploads.scratch.mit.edu/projects/thumbnails/117582977.png" style="border: 0px; height: auto !important; outline: none;" width="200" />You are probably thinking "WOW I don't know how to do any of that!" which is also what a lot of the teachers are saying which is why it is so important that schools upskill them to be able to deliver these new subjects properly. Knowing how to blind carbon copy (BCC) someone in an email is not digital technologies, creating a game of catch the banana is!</div>
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P.S. If you want a little more info on what this is about have a read of the <a href="http://www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au/teachers/new-to-digital-technologies/faqs" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">FAQs on the Government's Digital Technologies Hub.</a></div>
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P.P.S. NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK begins TODAY!!<img alt="Image result for national science week" src="https://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/sites/default/files/news/2017_march_scienceweek.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto !important; outline: none;" width="550" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.smh.com.au/national/6m-in-stem-funds-for-preschools-20170804-gxpcz2.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">$6m in STEM funds for preschools</a> - Australian preschools are about to find out if they have been selected for a new $6 million STEM program. The play-based science, technology, engineering and maths program will be piloted at 100 preschools in 2018. An article from the <em>Sydney Morning Herald</em> 5 August 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-07-03-new-pbs-show-will-teach-preschoolers-how-to-think-like-computers" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">PBS Show Will Teach Preschoolers How To Think Like Computers</a> - PBS is creating an animated television show called Monkeying Around that uses four monkeys to teach the subject of Computational Thinking. An article from <em>Edsurge </em>3 July 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.auselectronicsdirect.com.au/arduino-2-wheel-drive-ultrasonic-robot-kit" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Arduino 2 Wheel Drive Ultrasonic Robot Kit</a> - Looking to get your child into some more advanced robot building and coding. Look no further than this all in one kit. Add an <a href="http://www.auselectronicsdirect.com.au/arduino-infra-red-receiver-module" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">IR receiver module</a> and you could drive it around with your TV remote!<div style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;">
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<a href="http://www.techtree.com/content/features/12798/how-teachers-students-benefit-technology.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">How Teachers And Students Benefit From Technology</a> - Technology has the potential to revolutionize how classrooms function, a fact that has not gone unnoticed over the years by teachers and legislators alike. Determining how schools should best capitalize on that potential has been a process of trial and error, with some approaches proving, ultimately, ineffective. An article from <em>techtree.com</em> 1 May 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.stemgames.org.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian STEM Video Game Challenge</a> - For grades 5+.The Australian STEM Video Game Challenge will ask participants to develop games in response to a central theme or idea. Registration open 1 May and submissions close 25 August.</div>
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<a href="http://www.paperplanes.youngscientist.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">NSW All Schools Paper Plane Challenge</a> - Calling all paper pilots. 2017 challenge is open. Closes 26 August 2017.</div>
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<a href="https://www.littlebigidea.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">LITTLE BIG IDEA</a> - The Big Competition for Inventive Little Kids (You could win a trip to NASA!). Closes 22 September 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.nata.com.au/nata/news/nata-young-scientist-award" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">NATA Young Scientist of the Year</a> - Students are required to undertake an investigation around any topic relating to the theme of a sustainable planet. Closes 22 September 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="https://www.scienceweek.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">National Science Week</a> - Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation. 12 - 20 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A global network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ekka-scratch-coding-3d-modelling-challenge-tickets-36218944839" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">EKKA Scratch Coding and 3D Modelling Challenge</a> - Submit entries online for display at the Ekka from 17 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2017/robotronica.php" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Robotronica 2017</a> - Robotronica is a groundbreaking one-day event showcasing the latest developments in robotics and interactive design. QUT's The Cube 20 August 2017. BOOKINGS ARE OPEN!!</div>
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<a href="http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/digital-futures" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SLQ Digital Futures</a> - Each year the State Library of Queensland presents a theme of interest to the Queensland community. Throughout 2017, they invite you to join in exploring <em>Digital Futures</em>.</div>
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One of the great things about coding is it shows how math is used in a practical way. You will find, especially if your kids start coding in prep, that they will have to learn aspects of maths that they would not normally for years. I think that is great because if they can grasp it then why not!</div>
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So what sorts of mathematical concepts am I talking about? Angles may be the fist thing they come across. When they want to draw a square then they need to know that they need to turn 90 degrees at each corner. On the topic of shapes they will reinforce their understanding of those as they draw them out on the screen. When drawing on the screen they will need to learn about Cartesian coordinates because the characters can be moved around to x and y coordinates with the centre of the screen being 0,0. This means that to the left of centre and down from the centre the numbers are negative so they will be introduced to that concept.</div>
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As things get more sophisticated they will need to use math to add, subtract, multiply and divide as they work with numbers to produce the outcome they need. Then these skills are usable when they start to work with spreadsheets and need formulas to work with data. </div>
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What coding really does well is allow kids to visualise a lot of abstract concepts.</div>
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There is such an interest in this overlap between coding and maths that in the UK there is a research project being undertaken to examine the effectiveness of using coding to teach mathematical concepts. It is called <a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/research/projects/scratchmaths" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">ScratchMaths </a>and for at least the next month the curriculum can be downloaded for free!</div>
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So get your kids coding and see their maths improve as well!</div>
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<a href="https://www.computingatschool.org.uk/news_items/355" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Building mathematical knowledge with programming</a> - Maths is difficult in part because of the language in which it is expressed. Can we find a different language – and set of ideas and approaches - that is more open, more accessible and more learnable?</div>
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<a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-19/australias-first-stem-school-holiday-camp/8722994" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Students enjoy Australia's first STEM adventure holiday camp</a> - Year seven and eight students from 40 South Australian schools are sciencing-up their school holidays in an Australian-first. An article from <em>ABC News </em>19 July 2017</div>
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<a href="http://blog.scootle.edu.au/2017/07/03/opportunities-to-integrate-coding-across-the-curriculum/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Opportunities to Integrate Coding Across the Curriculum</a> - Coding has become a buzz word we hear quite often, particularly in discussions around how to implement the Digital Technologies curriculum. An article from <em>Scootle Lounge</em>3 July 2017</div>
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<a href="https://events.unimelb.edu.au/events/8931-opportunities-and-obstacles-for-stem-education" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><u>Opportunities and Obstacles for STEM Education</u></a> - Free public lecture at the University of Melbourne 15 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.techagekids.com/2017/05/robot-engineering-tinbop-the-robot-factory.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Program Computers to Talk - Coding with Speech Synthesis for Kids</a> - Read this blog post from Tech Age Kids to see how you can get your kids into experimenting with speech synthesis. Its easier that it sounds!</div>
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<a href="https://www.stemgames.org.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian STEM Video Game Challenge</a> - For grades 5+.The Australian STEM Video Game Challenge will ask participants to develop games in response to a central theme or idea. Registration open 1 May and submissions close 25 August.</div>
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<a href="http://www.youngictexplorers.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young ICT Explorers</a> - A non-profit competition, which has been created by SAP to encourage school students to create their best Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related projects. Registrations are OPEN. See the <a href="https://youtu.be/JTLrLIe5Y7w" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">YouTube video here</a>!</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="https://www.scienceweek.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">National Science Week</a> - Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation. 12 - 20 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ekka-scratch-coding-3d-modelling-challenge-tickets-36218944839" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">EKKA Scratch Coding and 3D Modelling Challenge</a> - Submit entries online for display at the Ekka from 17 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2017/robotronica.php" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Robotronica 2017</a> - Robotronica is a groundbreaking one-day event showcasing the latest developments in robotics and interactive design. QUT's The Cube 20 August 2017. BOOKINGS ARE OPEN!!</div>
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<a href="http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/digital-futures" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SLQ Digital Futures</a> - Each year the State Library of Queensland presents a theme of interest to the Queensland community. Throughout 2017, they invite you to join in exploring <em>Digital Futures</em>.</div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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Some schools have embarked on structured coding or robotics or more general STEM programs. Others however have created an open environment for kids to create in. The Makerspace. Born out of a DIY tech sub-culture makerspaces can offer the freedom for children to create whatever they can imagine. The Australian Government believes in the skills that such a space can develop and <a href="https://www.business.gov.au/assistance/inspiring-australia-science-engagement" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">offers funding for schools to create them</a>.</div>
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As with everything I think <a href="https://steminprimary.blogspot.com.au/2017/02/its-all-in-planning.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">planning is essential</a>. So if you are thinking that this might be something great for your school you can have a look at "<a href="https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-01-02-what-should-i-buy-for-my-new-makerspace-a-five-step-framework-for-making-the-right-purchases" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">What Should I buy for my New Makerspace?</a>". Just like the best STEM activities open ended exploration and creation should be the end goal. This will cultivate the <a href="https://www.edutopia.org/blog/making-is-essential-to-learning-youki-terada?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">maker mindset</a> where experimentation, design, creation and failure are the tools of the trade. Children are able to think big to solve the problems that they see around them making this learning relevant.</div>
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Schools can start small with tech such as the $25 <a href="https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/microbit-australia" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Micro:Bit</a> which can be used to create wearable creations which switch on lights or display scrolling messages. As they learn kids can progress to <a href="http://hackaday.com/2015/06/18/cheap-easy-to-build-robot-for-beginners/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">building their own robot for less that $20 in parts!</a> Of course 3D printers (and laser cutters at some schools) add another dimension to the creative options.</div>
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At the end of the day what is required is a will to build a space for children to create in and then the development of a vision for how this can be achieved. The kids will do the rest! As the article <a href="https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-01-09-how-should-we-measure-the-impact-of-makerspaces" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">How Should We Measure the Impact of Makerspaces?</a> neatly summarises what kids will get out of these spaces is a new way of thinking and those all important <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/21st_century_skills" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">21st Century Skills</a>.</div>
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If you are thinking kids get all the cool stuff these days well don't fret as there are adult versions of Makerspaces all over Australia just like <a href="http://hsbne.org/about.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Hackerspace Brisbane</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-22/aussie-students-vying-for-gold-in-science-olympiad/8730740?pfmredir=sm" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Aussie students vying for gold in maths and science Olympiads</a> - The country's former chief scientist Ian Chubb said the Olympiads were "essential in capturing high-achieving students' interest in science and mathematics at a critical stage". An article from <em>ABC News</em> 22 July 2017.</div>
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<a href="https://events.unimelb.edu.au/events/8931-opportunities-and-obstacles-for-stem-education" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><u>Opportunities and Obstacles for STEM Education</u></a> - Free public lecture at the University of Melbourne 15 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.techagekids.com/2017/05/robot-engineering-tinbop-the-robot-factory.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Program Computers to Talk - Coding with Speech Synthesis for Kids</a> - Read this blog post from Tech Age Kids to see how you can get your kids into experimenting with speech synthesis. Its easier that it sounds!</div>
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<a href="https://www.stemgames.org.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian STEM Video Game Challenge</a> - For grades 5+.The Australian STEM Video Game Challenge will ask participants to develop games in response to a central theme or idea. Registration open 1 May and submissions close 25 August.</div>
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<a href="http://www.youngictexplorers.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young ICT Explorers</a> - A non-profit competition, which has been created by SAP to encourage school students to create their best Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related projects. Registrations are OPEN. See the <a href="https://youtu.be/JTLrLIe5Y7w" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">YouTube video here</a>!</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="https://www.scienceweek.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">National Science Week</a> - Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation. 12 - 20 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://bricks4kidz.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Bricks 4 Kidz® | Awesome Fun With LEGO® Bricks</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/digital-futures" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SLQ Digital Futures</a> - Each year the State Library of Queensland presents a theme of interest to the Queensland community. Throughout 2017, they invite you to join in exploring <em>Digital Futures</em>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2017/robotronica.php" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Robotronica 2017</a> - Robotronica is a groundbreaking one-day event showcasing the latest developments in robotics and interactive design. QUT's The Cube 20 August 2017 </div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://www.buildingblockstudio.com/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Building Block Studio | Learning Activity Centre in Brisbane For Budding Coders And Engineers</a></div>
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<a href="http://chessmates.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Fun Chess Classes For Kids in Brisbane | Chess Mates</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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In the area of STEM there is much being done for the kids of today and many volunteer organisations and paid enterprises are stepping in to provide instruction and mentoring however what about those that actually teach kids for a living?</div>
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Teacher training is a global issue and it is being addressed in different ways. There are organisations springing up to help. For example, in the USA <a href="https://100kin10.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">100Kin10 </a>is a not for profit whose goal is to train 100000 STEM teachers by 2021. </div>
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In the UK there is <a href="https://www.stem.org.uk/about-us" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">stem.org.uk</a> and <a href="https://barefootcas.org.uk/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Barefoot Computing</a> which provide free and paid for training and resources for teachers.</div>
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Australia is catching up. The University of Adelaide has three <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massive_open_online_course" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">MOOC</a>s which are free and <a href="https://csermoocs.adelaide.edu.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">cover all aspects of the Digital Technologies curriculum</a>. The Australian Government's <a href="https://www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Digital Technologies Hub</a> provides support for the Digital Technologies subject with lesson plans, case studies, advice for school leaders, activities for students and for families. Then there are the universities which provide <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2017/critical-creative.php" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">short courses for a small fee</a> and <a href="https://coderacademy.edu.au/schools" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">businesses which provide short courses</a> for a more substantial fee.There are also <a href="https://www.open2study.com/courses" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">free Open University courses</a>. Finally there are many <a href="https://www.google.com.au/search?q=stem+conferences+for+teachers+2017&oq=stem+conferences" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">seminars and conferences all around Australia</a>discussing STEM and related topics.</div>
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The issue of course is when do teachers have the time? Some will find a couple of hours per week to do the short courses which is fantastic but more meaningful courses will require school assistance. To that end I believe schools should be doing <a href="https://steminprimary.blogspot.com.au/2017/02/its-all-in-planning.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SMART planning</a> to provide teachers the opportunity to upskill themselves. Yes this requires funding to pay for relief teachers during their absence but this needs to be seen as the cost for providing a world class education and should be prioritised. Singapore is at the far end of the spectrum to be sure but as a comparison they provide their teachers with <a href="http://asiasociety.org/global-cities-education-network/how-singapore-developed-high-quality-teacher-workforce" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">100 hours of professional development every year</a>. Queensland teachers are only <a href="http://qct.edu.au/pdf/CPDPolicyFramework.pdf" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">required to do 20 hours</a>. My hope is the upcoming Gonski funding changes allow more teacher training to be delivered.</div>
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<a href="https://medium.com/bits-and-behavior/why-learn-to-code-113810a89491" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Why learn to code?</a> - An article on <em>medium.com</em> 16 June 2017 </div>
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<a href="http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/nsw-school-girls-spend-the-holidays-as-astronauts-in-training-20170623-gwx3tz.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">NSW school girls spend the holidays as 'astronauts in training'</a> - 90 students from 14 NSW girls' schools will spend the school holidays as astronauts in training at the Houston Association for Space and Science Education Junior Space School in Texas. An article from the <em>Sydney Morning Herald</em> 26 June 2017.</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Klutz-LEGO-Chain-Reactions-Craft/dp/0545703301/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1493235825&sr=8-1&keywords=lego+reaction+kit&linkCode=sl1&tag=uproxx2016-20&linkId=5573272b408d07763a459f7a7a3055d5" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit</a> - With the stuff in this kit and a pile of your own ordinary LEGO bricks, you can build ten awesome machines that can be combined to make dozens of different chain reactions.<div style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%;">
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<a href="https://elenikyritsis.com/2016/08/20/spheros-in-the-classroom/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Sphero’s in the Classroom</a> - A blog post from <em>Teaching in the Primary Years</em> 20 August 2016</div>
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<a href="https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/stem-learning-international-best-practice" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM learning – international best practice</a> - Queensland science teacher Sarah Chapman is passionate about engaging youngsters in STEM education and has travelled the world gathering evidence of international best practice. An article from <em>Teacher Magazine</em> 8 June 2017.</div>
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<a href="http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/education/australia-looks-to-china-for-maths-science-lessons/news-story/63f74b5a7f010143d39e867ec1a33629" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australia looks to China for maths, science lessons</a> - Frustrated by stagnating maths and STEM standards, Australian education and policy experts are travelling to China for lessons on how to boost maths and science in local classrooms. An article from <em>The Australian</em> 11 July 2017.</div>
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<a href="https://events.unimelb.edu.au/events/8931-opportunities-and-obstacles-for-stem-education" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><u>Opportunities and Obstacles for STEM Education</u></a> - Free public lecture at the University of Melbourne 15 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.techagekids.com/2017/05/robot-engineering-tinbop-the-robot-factory.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Program Computers to Talk - Coding with Speech Synthesis for Kids</a> - Read this blog post from Tech Age Kids to see how you can get your kids into experimenting with speech synthesis. Its easier that it sounds!</div>
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<a href="https://www.stemgames.org.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian STEM Video Game Challenge</a> - For grades 5+.The Australian STEM Video Game Challenge will ask participants to develop games in response to a central theme or idea. Registration open 1 May and submissions close 25 August.</div>
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<a href="http://www.youngictexplorers.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young ICT Explorers</a> - A non-profit competition, which has been created by SAP to encourage school students to create their best Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related projects. Registrations are OPEN. See the <a href="https://youtu.be/JTLrLIe5Y7w" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">YouTube video here</a>!</div>
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<a href="https://www.scienceweek.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">National Science Week</a> - Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation. 12 - 20 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/digital-futures" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SLQ Digital Futures</a> - Each year the State Library of Queensland presents a theme of interest to the Queensland community. Throughout 2017, they invite you to join in exploring <em>Digital Futures</em>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2017/robotronica.php" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Robotronica 2017</a> - Robotronica is a groundbreaking one-day event showcasing the latest developments in robotics and interactive design. QUT's The Cube 20 August 2017 </div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://chessmates.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Fun Chess Classes For Kids in Brisbane | Chess Mates</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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It has been a big few weeks in the news for coding in schools. <a href="https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-06-21-apple-ceo-tim-cook-urges-trump-to-mandate-coding-in-schools" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Apple CEO Tim Cook has been urging Trump to mandate coding in schools</a> and the NZ government has <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/81763452/Digital-technology-coming-to-the-NZ-Curriculum" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">announced that it will add coding into its curriculum</a>.</div>
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Adding coding to the <a href="http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/technologies/introduction" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">curriculum </a>is not about encouraging all kids to become software engineers.</div>
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Learning to code has numerous other benefits. Firstly, it enables students to gain a solid understanding of the technology that surrounds them in their lives. More importantly as technology permeates more and more industries and jobs there will be a need to be able to use computers to solve problems in a variety of ways. In order to do this people will need to have the skill of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computational_thinking" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">computational thinking</a>. It is this skill that it is the ultimate goal of the curriculum.</div>
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<a href="https://www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au/teachers/australian-curriculum/unpacking-the-curriculum" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Click on this link to see a video by one of the architects of the digital technologies</a> subject talking about the opportunity that children now have. There are three videos on this page watch Video 2: Why Digital Technologies. The end goal of the technologies subjects which are studied until year 8 is shown in the picture at the bottom.</div>
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So when your kids are learning coding look to see that they are actually developing the computational thinking skill. This means they should be breaking down problems into smaller manageable chunks. They should be looking for patterns they can exploit and they should be solving the problem in a step by step manner. When your kids start writing their own programs from nothing then you know they are getting it! If they are just working through exercises in an app or on a website then they are still learning.</div>
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The governments of the world (l<a href="https://www.innovation.gov.au/page/embracing-digital-age" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">ike Australia</a>) see it as crucial for their economies that kids develop computational thinking skills. The challenge for schools is to provide training for their teachers that not just teaches them how to write a program in <a href="https://scratch.mit.edu/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Scratch </a>but gives them the understanding of the underlying concepts of computational thinking. It is necessary that they understand that this is the end goal of the curriculum.</div>
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<a href="https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2017/06/dow-chairman-and-ceo-andrew-liveris-speak-brisbane-event" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">UQ NEWS Dow chairman and CEO to speak at Brisbane event</a> - Mr Andrew Liveris will lead a broad-ranging conversation including the importance of STEM education to build a knowledge-based economy.</div>
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<a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-30/mars-rover-replicas-created-by-high-school-students-for-stem/8618514" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Mars rover replicas created by high school students in move to foster STEM interest</a> - It is not every day that robots take over a high school library but it is becoming more commonplace in one part of New South Wales. An article from <em>ABC NEWS</em> 30 June 2017.</div>
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<a href="https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/621170/critical-importance-steam-education/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">The critical importance of STEAM education</a> - A term that is becoming more and more popular to the ears of teachers and students alike and, right now in the educational sectors, it seems to be all anyone is talking about. An article from <em>PC World</em> 27 June 2017.</div>
<a href="http://www.letstalkscience.ca/news-events/item/let-s-talk-science-reaches-5-million-with-stem.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Let’s Talk Science reaches 5 million with STEM</a> - A Canadian organisation is looking to develop an action plan and a national vision for STEM education. 29 June 2017.</td></tr>
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<a href="https://colleengraves.org/makey-makey-evil-genius-book/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Makey Makey Evil Genius Book</a> - Got a MakeyMakey or thinking of buying one but don't know what to do with it? This book might be your answer!<br />
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<a href="http://www.techagekids.com/2017/06/cubetto-robot-more-playsets-kickstarter-gold.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cubetto Robot</a> - Like the idea of programming a robot but want less screen time for the kids? The Montessori approved Cubetto robot might be your answer! </div>
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<a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/94163443/shake-up-for-school-curriculum-revealed" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Nikki Kaye reveals digital shakeup for school curriculum</a> - New Zealand has announced changes to its curriculum to require coding to be taught in schools from next year. An article from <em>stuff.co.nz</em> 28 June 2017.</div>
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<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com.au/an-australian-university-just-found-a-way-to-teach-a-years-worth-of-maths-in-3-weeks-2017-6" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">An Australian university just found a way to teach a year's worth of maths in 3 weeks</a> - Samsung and the University of Canberra's STEM Education Research Centre have just announced research findings they say proves a technology-enabled approach to teaching significantly improves competency in STEM among primary and secondary school students. An article from <em>Business Insider</em> 22 June 2017. (A related article <a href="https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/06/technology-is-the-key-to-great-stem-teaching/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Technology Is The Key To Great STEM Teaching</a> )</div>
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<a href="http://www.techagekids.com/2017/05/robot-engineering-tinbop-the-robot-factory.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Program Computers to Talk - Coding with Speech Synthesis for Kids</a> - Read this blog post from Tech Age Kids to see how you can get your kids into experimenting with speech synthesis. Its easier that it sounds!</div>
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<a href="https://www.stemgames.org.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian STEM Video Game Challenge</a> - For grades 5+.The Australian STEM Video Game Challenge will ask participants to develop games in response to a central theme or idea. Registration open 1 May and submissions close 25 August.</div>
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<a href="http://www.youngictexplorers.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young ICT Explorers</a> - A non-profit competition, which has been created by SAP to encourage school students to create their best Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related projects. Registrations are OPEN. See the <a href="https://youtu.be/JTLrLIe5Y7w" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">YouTube video here</a>!</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="https://www.scienceweek.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">National Science Week</a> - Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation. 12 - 20 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/digital-futures" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SLQ Digital Futures</a> - Each year the State Library of Queensland presents a theme of interest to the Queensland community. Throughout 2017, they invite you to join in exploring <em>Digital Futures</em>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2017/robotronica.php" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Robotronica 2017</a> - Robotronica is a groundbreaking one-day event showcasing the latest developments in robotics and interactive design. QUT's The Cube 20 August 2017 </div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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Stuff this week - Innovation committee recommends teachers get schooled on STEM</h1>
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Enjoy the break everyone. I will be on holidays for the next two weeks. Normal blog schedule will then resume!</div>
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In the meantime do read this recent article. <a href="http://www.zdnet.com/article/innovation-committee-recommends-teachers-get-schooled-on-stem/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Innovation committee recommends teachers get schooled on STEM</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.techagekids.com/2017/05/robot-engineering-tinbop-the-robot-factory.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Program Computers to Talk - Coding with Speech Synthesis for Kids</a> - Read this blog post from Tech Age Kids to see how you can get your kids into experimenting with speech synthesis. Its easier that it sounds!</div>
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<a href="https://www.stemgames.org.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian STEM Video Game Challenge</a> - For grades 5+.The Australian STEM Video Game Challenge will ask participants to develop games in response to a central theme or idea. Registration open 1 May and submissions close 25 August.</div>
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<a href="http://www.youngictexplorers.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young ICT Explorers</a> - A non-profit competition, which has been created by SAP to encourage school students to create their best Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related projects. Registrations are OPEN. See the <a href="https://youtu.be/JTLrLIe5Y7w" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">YouTube video here</a>!</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="https://www.scienceweek.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">National Science Week</a> - Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation. 12 - 20 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://bricks4kidz.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Bricks 4 Kidz® | Awesome Fun With LEGO® Bricks</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/digital-futures" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SLQ Digital Futures</a> - Each year the State Library of Queensland presents a theme of interest to the Queensland community. Throughout 2017, they invite you to join in exploring <em>Digital Futures</em>.</div>
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<a href="https://robogalsbrisbane.org/girls-in-robotics-days/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Robogals Holiday Workshops</a> - Robogals from UQ are advertising for their next holiday sessions in June. Get in quick! (Grades 4+)</div>
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<a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2017/robotronica.php" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Robotronica 2017</a> - Robotronica is a groundbreaking one-day event showcasing the latest developments in robotics and interactive design. QUT's The Cube 20 August 2017 </div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://www.buildingblockstudio.com/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Building Block Studio | Learning Activity Centre in Brisbane For Budding Coders And Engineers</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15859841677160378329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580417585184741903.post-59612281026889638092017-06-17T13:00:00.000+10:002017-06-17T13:00:20.229+10:00What is a Chromebook?<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: black; min-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter">
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<img align="right" data-file-id="746253" height="321" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0dcd71302784fe1030810a774/images/57b1f354-d618-40c6-a72e-ee325a320685.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 321px; margin: 5px; outline: none; width: 369px;" width="369" />Put simply it is a laptop. It is a laptop which runs an operating system known as ChromeOS which was developed by Google. It was conceived as an operating system in which both applications and user data would reside in the cloud. This would be achieved by all the applications being able to run inside the Chrome web browser. You might use Chrome yourself on your Windows or Apple computers. However, since this initial concept ChromeOS has grown in capability and whilst it strengths lie in its cloud integration modern <a href="https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/06/everything-you-can-do-offline-with-a-chromebook/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Chromebooks do not need to be connected to the Internet to function</a>.</div>
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So what is good about them? Firstly they are CHEAP! Not cheap because they are made poorly but cheap because they do not require expensive components to function. They have incredibly long battery life, boot up in seconds, virus protection is built-in and are easy to use and administer. Everything you would want for use by primary school students. Additionally, many Chromebooks are built with kids in mind and come with <a href="https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/1/3/14142280/acer-chromebook-11-n7-laptop-military-durability-ces-2017" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">waterproof keyboards and are tested to survive drops, extreme temperatures, humidity, vibration, rain, sand and dust</a>.</div>
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In the USA <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/27/as-chromebook-sales-soar-in-schools-apple-and-microsoft-fight-back/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Chromebooks account for the 58% of all laptop education sales</a> (that's over 30 million students!). Microsoft has seen the writing on the wall and <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2017/05/02/windows-10-s-will-fuel-microsofts-chromebook-competitors/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">is fighting back</a> but Chromebook's lead will take some beating as it has been designed from the ground up to do what it does whereas Microsoft and Apple are trying to shoe horn their round product into a square hole.</div>
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In Australia the picture is slightly different and Chromebooks are yet to achieve the same market share. However, the entire <a href="https://www.crn.com.au/news/act-schools-make-huge-google-apps-chromebooks-switch-408026" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">ACT public school system comprising 43000 students is migrating</a>, the <a href="https://www.crn.com.au/news/chromebook-reseller-lands-huge-nsw-schools-deal-367730" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Archdiocese of Parramatta, also with 43000 students, has also switched</a>, there are also the Archdioceses of Sydney, Townsville and Wagga Wagga.</div>
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The economics don't stack up in most school situations for anything more than a Chromebook. Typically the laptop "recommended" by schools will cost upwards of $1000. Contrast this with Chromebooks which typically cost between $300 and $450. People would normally buy an expensive laptop because they need large amounts of processing power, storage or specialist applications but this is simply not necessary in most school situations. <a href="https://www.stpatscollege.qld.edu.au/parents/byod-for-2016-2017/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Some schools appreciate this and do not get prescriptive regarding the device to buy</a>.</div>
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Chromebooks continue to innovate. <a href="https://www.cnet.com/au/news/new-chromebooks-for-education-will-push-ipads-out-of-schools-asus-acer-google/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">They now have stylus support so kids can write or draw directly on the screen and the newest devices can run many Android apps and thus can double as a tablet</a>. Native ChromeOS apps are available from all the major companies such as <a href="https://education.lego.com/en-us/middle-school/explore/c/ev3-chromebook-launch" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Lego</a>, Spotify, Microsoft (if you can't bet 'em join 'em!), Evernote, Dropbox and Twitter to name just a few. It is hard to find an application that a student would use that isn't available on a Chromebook and worst case there will be a good alternative.</div>
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I just can't understand schools that make parents shell out over $1000 for a laptop that you probably wouldn't buy for yourself when all the students use it for is web searching and office tasks (eg. word processing, spreadsheets and presentations). Is your school using Chromebooks or at least allowing an affordable option? Let me know how it is going.</div>
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P.S. If you are now thinking maybe I could do with a Chromebook <a href="https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/chromebook-buying-advice" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">read this to answer all your questions</a>!</div>
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<li style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joltteam/brik-ball-lego-compatible-marble-run" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brik Ball | LEGO® Compatible Marble Run</a> - Teach your bricks new tricks! LEGO® meets physics. Design and build tracks and machines on your walls, tables and more!</li>
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<a href="https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/article/stem-learning-international-best-practice" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM learning – international best practice</a> - Queensland science teacher Sarah Chapman is passionate about engaging youngsters in STEM education and has travelled the world gathering evidence of international best practice. An article from <em>Teacher Magazine</em> 8 June 2017.</div>
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<img src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0dcd71302784fe1030810a774/images/69d86fb5-9403-4431-bdc8-9f5409e77880.png" style="border: 0px; height: 36px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 50px;" width="50" /><a href="http://www.techagekids.com/2017/05/robot-engineering-tinbop-the-robot-factory.html" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Program Computers to Talk - Coding with Speech Synthesis for Kids</a> - Read this blog post from Tech Age Kids to see how you can get your kids into experimenting with speech synthesis. Its easier that it sounds!</div>
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<a href="https://www.stemgames.org.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian STEM Video Game Challenge</a> - For grades 5+.The Australian STEM Video Game Challenge will ask participants to develop games in response to a central theme or idea. Registration open 1 May and submissions close 25 August.</div>
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<a href="http://www.youngictexplorers.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young ICT Explorers</a> - A non-profit competition, which has been created by SAP to encourage school students to create their best Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related projects. Registrations are OPEN. See the <a href="https://youtu.be/JTLrLIe5Y7w" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">YouTube video here</a>!</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="https://www.scienceweek.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">National Science Week</a> - Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation. 12 - 20 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://bricks4kidz.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Bricks 4 Kidz® | Awesome Fun With LEGO® Bricks</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<img src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0dcd71302784fe1030810a774/images/69d86fb5-9403-4431-bdc8-9f5409e77880.png" style="border: 0px; height: 36px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 50px;" width="50" /><a href="http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/digital-futures" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">SLQ Digital Futures</a> - Each year the State Library of Queensland presents a theme of interest to the Queensland community. Throughout 2017, they invite you to join in exploring <em>Digital Futures</em>.</div>
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<a href="https://robogalsbrisbane.org/girls-in-robotics-days/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Robogals Holiday Workshops</a> - Robogals from UQ are advertising for their next holiday sessions in June. Get in quick! (Grades 4+)</div>
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<a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2017/robotronica.php" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Robotronica 2017</a> - Robotronica is a groundbreaking one-day event showcasing the latest developments in robotics and interactive design. QUT's The Cube 20 August 2017 </div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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I recently came across an article from 2015 titled <a href="http://blog.iat.com/2015/08/13/stem-for-elementary-school-students-how-to-instill-a-lifelong-love-of-science/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM for Elementary School Students – How to Instill a Lifelong Love of Science</a>. Please take 10 minutes to read it. It is an excellent summary of what STEM education is and how it should be taught in schools. I do note with interest that the article is from two years ago yet uptake remains slow. I grabbed the following quote from the article and ask the question - How good would it be in a school that did this?</div>
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STEM education is active and focuses on a student-centered learning environment. Students engage in questioning, problem solving, collaboration, and hands-on activities while they address real life issues. In STEM education, teachers function as classroom facilitators. They guide students through the problem-solving process and plan projects that lead to mastery of content and STEM proficiency. STEM proficient students are able to answer complex questions, investigate global issues, and develop solutions for challenges and real world problems while applying the rigor of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics content in a seamless fashion. STEM proficient students are logical thinkers, effective communicators and are technologically, scientifically, and mathematically literate.</blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/maker-cities/articles/2017-05-23/makers-movement-changes-the-educational-landscape" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Makers Movement Changes the Educational Landscape</a> - An article from the USNEWS website 22 May 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.edutech.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Edutech 2017</a> - EduTECH is the LARGEST education event in Asia-Pac and the Southern Hemisphere. 7-9 June 2017 in Sydney.</div>
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<a href="https://www.stemgames.org.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian STEM Video Game Challenge</a> - For grades 5+.The Australian STEM Video Game Challenge will ask participants to develop games in response to a central theme or idea. Registration open 1 May and submissions close 25 August.</div>
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<a href="http://www.youngictexplorers.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young ICT Explorers</a> - A non-profit competition, which has been created by SAP to encourage school students to create their best Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related projects. Registrations are OPEN. See the <a href="https://youtu.be/JTLrLIe5Y7w" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">YouTube video here</a>!</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.<br />
<a href="https://www.scienceweek.net.au/" style="background-color: transparent; color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">National Science Week</a><span style="background-color: transparent;"> - Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation. 12 - 20 August 2017</span></div>
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<a href="http://bricks4kidz.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Bricks 4 Kidz® | Awesome Fun With LEGO® Bricks</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="https://robogalsbrisbane.org/girls-in-robotics-days/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Robogals Holiday Workshops</a> - Robogals from UQ are advertising for their next holiday sessions in June. Get in quick! (Grades 4+)</div>
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<a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2017/robotronica.php" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Robotronica 2017</a> - Robotronica is a groundbreaking one-day event showcasing the latest developments in robotics and interactive design. QUT's The Cube 20 August 2017 </div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://www.buildingblockstudio.com/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Building Block Studio | Learning Activity Centre in Brisbane For Budding Coders And Engineers</a></div>
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<a href="http://chessmates.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Fun Chess Classes For Kids in Brisbane | Chess Mates</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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Adaptive Learning Software sounds very complex but it just means software that teaches or assesses a student and at the same time learns what they do and don't know and then adapts its questions or exercises to only cover what they need. As a simple example, if the student knows what 2 times 5 is then why keep asking this in subsequent questions.</div>
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This also ties into a concept known as mastery learning. Consider a test given to three students where the results are 95%, 75% and 50%. All three students "pass" yet one student didn't know half of the content and even the best student had a gap in their knowledge (assuming the exam has been set well). In mastery learning students do not progress until they master 100% of the topic.</div>
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Adaptive learning software is able to narrow down the gaps and only deliver instruction and assessment for what is yet to be mastered. I highly recommend you watch Salman Khan's Ted Talk <a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=d686e7a4d1&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Let's Teach for Mastery - Not Test Scores</a> to listen to his view on what is possible and where society could be heading.</div>
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So you might be thinking well this is all great in theory but actually this is available now! The <a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=45fb14d661&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Khan Academy</a> is providing an adaptive mathematics course for free to help kids all over the world. My kids use this fantastic resource to generally check for gaps in their knowledge but also to reinforce what they are learning at school. I have also recently discovered <a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=37cd9b134c&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">xtramath.org</a>which focuses on basic math facts and is available from pre-grade 1 through primary. My kids are working their way through this as well. So far I have found them to be engaging and highly beneficial, so much more than the "math games" that the school has suggested they play.</div>
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Many schools are rolling out 1:1 device programs yet too often they are nothing more than a <a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=4b8edeb219&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">$1000 pencil</a>. Yet they could be using these with adaptive software such as the two free programs I mentioned above or other paid programs such as <a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=58b920f95e&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Mathletics</a> or <a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=bc49880f4d&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Maths Pathway</a> (both Australian companies by the way!). I have little exposure to either of these programs but each will have their strengths and schools should be leveraging these technological innovations to personalise learning for each child and to embrace the notion of mastery learning.</div>
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So much could be done if schools would do some <a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=fda5cbc5a2&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">SMART planning</a>. Is your school using any adaptive software packages? If so, what has your experience been with them?</div>
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<a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=56ca3bf5d6&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="http://list-manage.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=0dcd71302784fe1030810a774&id=6249a18851&e=16ad1f9e1e" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Edutech 2017</a> - EduTECH is the LARGEST education event in Asia-Pac and the Southern Hemisphere. <a dir="ltr" href="x-apple-data-detectors://7" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(32, 32, 32, 0.258824); color: #202020; font-family: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; line-height: inherit !important;" x-apple-data-detectors-result="7" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors="true">7-9 June 2017</a> in Sydney.</div>
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In the last year I have started an extra-curricular STEM program at my girls' school. It is very popular with all sessions filling up as soon as they are made available and we have a great group of volunteers to run the one hour sessions. Whilst this is fantastic and shows the level of interest from kids and parents it was not my original pitch to the school.</div>
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Originally I had proposed that the school embrace STEM in the classroom. This was motivated from reading articles such as “<a href="http://educationmattersmag.com.au/calls-mount-primary-school-teacher-stem-focus/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Calls mount for primary school teacher STEM focus</a>”, “<a href="http://www.chiefscientist.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/Transforming-STEM-teaching_FINAL.pdf" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Transforming STEM teaching in Australian primary schools: everybody’s business</a>” and “<a href="http://www.pwc.com.au/publications/education-stem-primary-priority.html" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Making STEM a primary priority</a>”. I also became aware of a variety of primary schools around Australia doing great things such as “<a href="http://jennygarlick.edublogs.org/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Gordon East Public School</a>”, “<a href="http://www.rostrata.wa.edu.au/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Rostrata Primary School</a>” and “<a href="http://www.ionaps.com/makerspace/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Iona Primary School</a>.”</div>
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Last weekend my family went to Bulimba State School for their inaugural STEAM Expo. It was a great day out and was interesting talking to the leaders at this school. Their programs have been strongly encouraged by the parent body. They have a P&C STEAM sub-committee who organise events at the school and work with the school's leadership team to shape the strategic plans for integrating STEAM education principles into every classroom. It was evident that <a href="https://steminprimary.blogspot.com.au/2017/02/its-all-in-planning.html" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">sound planning is essential</a> but also how progress can be slow.</div>
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In April <a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/stem-solutions/articles/2017-04-11/ignite-my-future-aims-to-change-stem-learning-in-public-schools" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">an article in <em>USNEWS</em></a> showed that the desire to get STEM into the classroom is a global issue and an organisation called IGNITE MY FUTURE has been created with the goal of getting more STEM teaching practices into USA schools. </div>
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It is already Australian <a href="https://www.studentsfirst.gov.au/restoring-focus-stem-schools-initiative" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Government policy to restore the focus on STEM in schools</a> and the Queensland Government is <a href="http://advancingeducation.qld.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Advancing-education-booklet.pdf" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">fast-tracking the Digital Technologies Curriculum in State Schools</a> yet despite this there are only pockets of educators discussing what can be done. Schools are just not taking the initiative to develop a plan. Based on the Bulimba State School experience I believe that unless many parents start asking questions about what the school is going to do to improve STEM teaching then change will remain anaemic. The answer to these questions must have <a href="https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/smart-goals.php" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">SMART goals</a> with measurable outcomes. Our kids need no less.</div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24694140-ada-byron-lovelace-and-the-thinking-machine" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine</a> - Ada Lovelace, the daughter of the famous romantic poet, Lord Byron, develops her creativity through science and math. Beautifully written and illustrated.</div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30340888-grace-hopper" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code</a> - The picture book biography of Grace Hopper—the boundary-breaking woman who revolutionized computer science.</div>
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<a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/12-inspiring-stem-books-girls-emelina-minero" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">12 Inspiring STEM Books for Girls</a> - An article from <em>Edutopia </em>15 May 2017.</div>
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<a href="http://www.youngictexplorers.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Young ICT Explorers</a> - A non-profit competition, which has been created by SAP to encourage school students to create their best Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related projects. Registrations are OPEN. See the <a href="https://youtu.be/JTLrLIe5Y7w" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">YouTube video here</a>!</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="http://www.edutech.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Edutech 2017</a> - EduTECH is the LARGEST education event in Asia-Pac and the Southern Hemisphere. 7-9 June 2017 in Sydney.</div>
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<a href="https://www.scienceweek.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">National Science Week</a> - Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation. 12 - 20 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2017/robotronica.php" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Robotronica 2017</a> - Robotronica is a groundbreaking one-day event showcasing the latest developments in robotics and interactive design. QUT's The Cube 20 August 2017 </div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://chessmates.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Fun Chess Classes For Kids in Brisbane | Chess Mates</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.redcatscience.com/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">Red Cat Science | Kids get to do what they can't at school</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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Stuff this week - Augmented Reality in the Classroom</h1>
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I was excited to read in the news this week that Canberra Grammar is the<a href="http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/school-life/australian-students-being-taught-via-hologram/news-story/f90a0a71de3584608bc11a61f28923e6" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"> first school in the world to trial Augmented Reality</a> in the classroom using <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Microsoft Hololens</a>. Its great to see Australia leading the world in using edtech to enhance and redefine the learning process.</div>
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In case you don't know the difference, augmented reality is where computer generated images are overlaid on the real world. This differs from virtual reality when the user is completely immersed in the computer generated world. Personally I believe that augmented reality will find a greater use in the classroom.</div>
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This is not to say that virtual reality is a non-starter. Google has recently made their <a href="https://edu.google.com/expeditions/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Google Expeditions</a> application available to all. With hundreds of places to explore if you have a phone, a tablet and a cheap headmount for the phone (like the <a href="https://www.remotepro.com.au/collections/google-cardboard" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">sub-$20 Google Cardboard</a>) then you are good to go. My girls have been on many an expedition around the world and the solar system! The problem for schools is the cost of entry is high as they will likely need to purchase 20+ phones.</div>
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This is not the same with augmented reality. Whilst Canberra Grammar is trialing Microsoft Hololens which starts at $4300 you can also get some great outcomes with tablet based apps. Schools typically already have iPads so they can jump straight in with some awesome free software. In my schools after-school STEM club we have used <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beodWECIzpo" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">4D elements</a> which takes paper cubes with one of the periodic elements printed on each face and changes that into a transparent cube with the element inside when viewed through the app.The company also make another app called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBt2sls5ccg" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">4D anatomy</a>. Another app aimed specifically at younger children is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhykI82UiMc" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Chromville</a> which has a series of science based experiences amongst others. Lastly, Aurasma is an app that allows you to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHIxYpBW7sc" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">make your own augmented reality experiences</a> for the classroom.</div>
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Augmented reality and virtual reality are not new ways to teach per se. What they do is provide an extremely engaging way of introducing lessons or topics. It allows for the redefinition of the way a lesson is delivered which is exactly what edtech should be doing (<a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/are-we-innovating-or-just-digitizing-traditional-teaching-beth-holland" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">rather than just being another way to do the same thing</a>). It also encourages communication (<a href="http://www.p21.org/storage/documents/4csposter.pdf" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">one of the 4 Cs</a>) as the students are immersed in and then discuss this amazing blend of the real and computer generated worlds.</div>
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What innovative things is your school doing in the classroom with edtech? If they aren't using augmented reality then show them how easy it is to get started!</div>
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<a href="http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/school-life/australian-students-being-taught-via-hologram/news-story/f90a0a71de3584608bc11a61f28923e6" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian students being taught via hologram</a> - Australian students are being taught via hologram in a revolutionary world first that is being trialled at a Canberra school.An article from <em>news.com.au</em> 3 May 2017</div>
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<a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/local/making-the-grade-state-first-steam-certified-school-energizes-kids/P9hJcBNR3m9GbqEOfjY4TI/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Making the Grade: State’s first STEAM-certified school energizes kids</a> - In the USA many states have a STEM or STEAM certification programs for schools. This article discusses the positive benefits fpr all learning by taking this approach. An article from <em>ajc.com</em> 25 April 2017</div>
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<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1371216747/dfrobot-boson-a-powerful-building-block-for-stem/comments" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">DFRobot's BOSON Kit: Powerful Building Blocks For LEGO STEM</a> - This is being funded through Kickstarter. So if Littlebits are too expensive and you missed out on the Makeblock Neuron then this might be a good option. </div>
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<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1289187249/imicroscope-r-bring-a-microscope-with-your-phone" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">iMicroscope R - Bring a Microscope with Your Phone</a> - Another Kickstarter campaign. A nice handy microscopic tool - Solid, easy lens switching with dedicated APP, perfect for either education or professional applications. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 10px;">*At this point in time I earn no money from any product I list and I am not affiliated with any other company.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.nwea.org/blog/2015/stem-primary-classroom-4-ways-educators-acclimating-stem-education/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEM in the Primary Classroom: 4 Ways Educators are Acclimating to STEM Education</a> - An article discussing how teachers can move to incorporate more STEM activities in their classroom. 8 January 2015</div>
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<a href="https://www.stemgames.org.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Australian STEM Video Game Challenge</a> - For grades 5+.The Australian STEM Video Game Challenge will ask participants to develop games in response to a central theme or idea. Registration open 1 May and submissions close 25 August.</div>
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<a href="http://www.youngictexplorers.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young ICT Explorers</a> - A non-profit competition, which has been created by SAP to encourage school students to create their best Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related projects. Registrations are OPEN. See the <a href="https://youtu.be/JTLrLIe5Y7w" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">YouTube video here</a>!</div>
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<a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Education/Programs/CREST/CREST" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CSIRO CREST Program</a> - CREativity in Science and Technology. Engage your students with open-ended science investigations and technology projects through the CREST program.</div>
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<a href="http://www.edutech.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Edutech 2017</a> - EduTECH is the LARGEST education event in Asia-Pac and the Southern Hemisphere. 7-9 June 2017 in Sydney.</div>
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<a href="https://www.scienceweek.net.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">National Science Week</a> - Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part in more than 1000 science events across the nation. 12 - 20 August 2017</div>
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<a href="http://bricks4kidz.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Bricks 4 Kidz® | Awesome Fun With LEGO® Bricks</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.young-engineers.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Young Engineers Australia</a> - Provides an engaging, hands-on learning platform using LEGO® and K’nex® assembly kits</div>
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<a href="https://coderdojobrisbane.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">CoderDojo</a> - A volunteer run programming club</div>
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<a href="https://codeclubau.org/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Code Club Australia</a> - A network of coding clubs for kids aged 9 to 11.</div>
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<a href="https://www.bulimbasspc.org.au/steamexpo" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAM EXPO</a> – A Festival of Education for the Future. This event is being held on the 21st May from 9.30am – 5pm. Entry is FREE. <a href="https://www.bulimbasspc.org.au/steamworkshops" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">14 different workshops</a> $25-$50 each. Bulimba State School.</div>
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<a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2017/robotronica.php" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Robotronica 2017</a> - Robotronica is a groundbreaking one-day event showcasing the latest developments in robotics and interactive design. QUT's The Cube 20 August 2017 </div>
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Brisbane Library Service has purchased the very flash NAO Robot and is <a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/venue/library-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dnao" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">showing it off in various libraries</a>.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.thecube.qut.edu.au/whats-on/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Cube at QUT</a> has a number of changing programs. </div>
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<a href="https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium/whats-on-at-the-planetarium?utm_source=clp_planetarium&utm_medium=promo&utm_campaign=promo_clp_planetarium_events#/?i=8" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Brisbane Planetarium</a> - Features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children</div>
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<a href="http://www.stempunks.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEMPUNKS STEM classes for kids in Brisbane</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.activateentertainment.com.au/page.php?page=88" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">STEAMPUNX</a> - Not to be confused with the organisation above! Offers in-school and out of school workshop programs</div>
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<a href="https://www.flyingfoxstudios.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Flying Fox Studios</a> - A studio offering programs in the arts, music and construction areas from babies to teenagers in Brisbane</div>
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<a href="http://www.buildingblockstudio.com/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Building Block Studio | Learning Activity Centre in Brisbane For Budding Coders And Engineers</a></div>
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<a href="http://chessmates.com.au/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Fun Chess Classes For Kids in Brisbane | Chess Mates</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.redcatscience.com/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">Red Cat Science | Kids get to do what they can't at school</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.itsrocketscience.com.au/primary-school-incursions-curriculum-connections/" style="color: #2baadf; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank">It's Rocket Science School Incursions</a> - Educational and fully interactive project based rocket science incursions for primary and secondary schools in a safe and empowering learning environment.</div>
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