Podcasts by Mrs Tech-E’s Technology Classroom
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Artificial Intelligence from 2019-09-24T07:53
What does AI mean to you? How can you explore the concept with your students? Here are a few ideas to get the conversation started in your classroom.
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Students in the studio - Young people and privacy... the ethics of data collection. from 2019-04-07T07:22:34
This week we have Grace in the studio. We’re talking about McDonald’s acquisition of some new tech allowing them to customise advertisements for drive through customers. What do students think abou...
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Successful kids using technology for good from 2019-03-31T03:59:20
Want to inspire your young innovators? Why not share some of these success stories in your class? Kids don’t have to wait to apply their technological skills in innovation, coding and design - they...
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Teachers online: maintaining student safety and privacy from 2019-03-24T08:52:42
Did you know that by registering students on educational websites you are potentially risking the privacy of your learners? Here are some tricks and tips for keeping student data safe.
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Embedding ICTs across the curriculum from 2019-03-17T02:26:09
Take your teaching and learning outside your classroom and into the real world! This week I share some ways to include ICT components in each of the major key learning areas. Get students excited a...
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PD opportunities for teachers of technology from 2019-03-10T02:37:12
Are you looking to improve your skills? Here are some places that provide cheap or free professional development. This week we give a brief run down on a range of websites, webinars and other oppor...
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21st Century Skills from 2019-03-03T02:31:41
21st Century skills: What does it all mean and how can we sharpen those skills in our classrooms? This week we explore Collaboration/negotiation, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Ethical Citizenship, Digita...
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What is Computational Thinking? from 2019-02-24T12:01:06
This week we examine the four stages of Computational Thinking in a real world setting. Later we explore some FREE resources for teachers who want to introduce computational thinking to their stude...
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Gender Inequality in STEM subjects from 2019-02-17T10:23:38
What can we do about gender inequality in STEM disciplines? Why do they exist?
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STEM vs STEAM - do you have an opinion? And what is STEM anyway? from 2019-02-10T04:46:54
Teachers are hotly debating what constitutes STEM education. How can you tell if your lesson is STEM, or just cross-curricular learning? This week we examine some different schools of thought - inc...
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Teaching digital tech in the early years from 2019-02-03T03:23:04
Do you find yourself facing a classroom of four and five year olds? Here are some unplugged activities which may help you to teach digital technology basics in a fun and interactive way.
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3D printing for beginners from 2019-01-26T23:30:57
Get started with 3D printing - even without a printer! Here are some resources that might help those wanting to introduce 3D printing in their classroom. We talk about basics such as choosing a 3D ...
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Protostorming at STEMx from 2019-01-15T01:26:45
Reflection on my week away at the STEMX academy, how you can get involved and how to get kids investigating the properties of materials - some engaging ideas for you to implement in your classroom.
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Robotics in the classroom - part 2, EV3 by Lego from 2019-01-04T12:02:50
A broad overview of ways to use these units to facilitate cross-curricular learning.
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Robots in the classroom - part 1, junior primary from 2019-01-04T03:04:38
Are you looking to introduce robots into junior primary? If you have budget to spend, there are my recommendations to get you started.
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Mrs Tech-E’s Technology Classroom - coding for beginners from 2018-12-29T04:11:04
Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of teaching technology in your classroom? This podcast series will help you get started. Today, learn about a coding package that will change your life! Ask quest...
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