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WilderQuest
Inquiry / Technology

WilderQuest

Posted on: January 18, 2018January 18, 2018

WilderQuest is an initiative of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It encourages children to explore and value nature. This government supported program includes an interactive website […]

Capturing Learning
Technology

Capturing Learning

Posted on: September 29, 2016December 29, 2017

Without doubt one of the biggest changes, and challenges, for educators today is assessment. Today, assessment goes beyond determining if a student demonstrates competence. We are looking at […]

Change Learning
Technology

Change Learning

Posted on: September 29, 2016December 29, 2017

For the past 2 years I have been a part of the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) program. Thanks to the amazing learning opportunities the program has given me, and the confidence that […]

Teaching the Teachers Minecraft
Technology

Teaching the Teachers Minecraft

Posted on: August 21, 2016September 29, 2016

Today the teachers become the students! With the help of a group of Minecraft Masters (Stage 2 and Stage 3  students) teachers will learn the basic commands in […]

Making Learning Mobile – Working Together Online
Technology

Making Learning Mobile – Working Together Online

Posted on: July 31, 2016July 31, 2016

BLOG POST 2: Working together online Start Local It takes time and effort to organise for one class to interact with another online, so when you have the opportunity to […]

Let’s Make it Monday – Office Lens Loves OneNote
Technology

Let’s Make it Monday – Office Lens Loves OneNote

Posted on: July 31, 2016July 31, 2016

Assessment is a core element of education and learning today. To ensure you keep a well organised and broad range of works samples try Office Lens with OneNote. What is […]

Making Learning Mobile – Building a Home
Technology

Making Learning Mobile – Building a Home

Posted on: July 13, 2016

How do we make learning online a positive experience for both the teacher and the students? The excitement of having a bank of mobile devices being made available to enrich […]

Unit: If they only knew!
Technology

Unit: If they only knew!

Posted on: February 4, 2016December 29, 2017

It is 1810 and the locals are keen to find out what Australia has to offer beyond Sydney Cove. They are ready to explore and discover what this new […]

Minecraft – Learning to Craft
Technology

Minecraft – Learning to Craft

Posted on: November 22, 2015November 22, 2015

I have officially had my first stroll around in a Minecraft world. The students have been in the world for a few weeks and I had to join […]

EPIC Planning with OneNote
Technology

EPIC Planning with OneNote

Posted on: November 22, 2015November 22, 2015

Whole school programming in OneNote : Step 1 – Introducing the structure and the concept of EPIC Planning I have been on my ‘progamming in OneNote’ journey for […]

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I am the Teacher Librarian at St Therese's Primary School, New Lambton, NSW, Australia and a MIE Fellow. I hope you find my ideas and resources helpful....Lynette Barker

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