Monthly Archives: July 2016
IT training and computational thinking
Professor Tim Bell from Canterbury University (link to article) gave a short presentation on how computational thinking or coding can be used in the curriculum. It was interesting to see some tasks that could be done in class by students … Continue reading
Mind Lab-reimagining teacher education
Dr David Parsons gave a brief overview of what Mindlab is all about. Not only do they run programmes for kids, but also post graduate study for teacher. Interestingly, there is a Mind lab in Tauranga. The correct analogy for … Continue reading
Innovation programme at Avondale College
There’s something innovative happening at Avondale College but darned if I know what it is. I did listen to the 40 minute presentation by the HP rep, Principal and lead teacher and I know it’s got something to do with … Continue reading
NZ Tech Advance – Education technology summit
Winding down into the last week of school, I’m spending two days at the Education technology summit. This was hosted by the NZ tech industry organisation who represent over 300 business and 57 000 employees in the tech sector. So … Continue reading
