{"id":2013,"date":"2023-03-22T08:16:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T08:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrsbarkerstearoom.com\/?p=2013"},"modified":"2023-03-22T11:25:59","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T11:25:59","slug":"the-curse-of-the-vampire-robot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrsbarkerstearoom.com\/?p=2013","title":{"rendered":"The Curse of the Vampire Robot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2052306\/11382803-curse-of-the-vampire-robot?client_source=small_player&amp;iframe=true\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"With This Book We Can, Curse of the Vampire Robot\">&lt;\/iframe><\/code><\/pre><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mention in the podcast, this book did not appeal to me in the beginning. I love books by Graeme Base but this title (and cover) just didn&#8217;t grab me. Well, the saying <em>&#8216;do not judge a book by its cover<\/em>&#8216; certainly applies here! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great text for introducing Stage 3 to some of the technical language associated with <em>&#8216;managing and operating&#8217; <\/em>technology. ACARA recently published the <em>Digital Literacy<\/em> <em>Capability<\/em> <em>Continuum <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancurriculum.edu.au\/media\/7024\/gc_digital_literacy_ict_capability_consultation_curriculum.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.australiancurriculum.edu.au\/media\/7024\/gc_digital_literacy_ict_capability_consultation_curriculum.pdf\">(<strong>LINK)<\/strong><\/a> which replaces the original <em>ICT <\/em>Continuum. The continuum is organised into five elements with &#8216;managing and operating&#8217; aligning well with this text. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/mrsbarkerstearoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-59.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrsbarkerstearoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-59.png 467w, https:\/\/mrsbarkerstearoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-59-300x279.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Other learning links mentioned in the podcast include<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plot comparison with <em>The Grinch<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create characters in 3D paint then print in 3D<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualities of Gertie Gif:  Self-awareness &#8211; recognising and understanding our feelings and our strengths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design thinking: Explore how <em>Engibear <\/em>was built, including the iterations worked through as part of the design process (see the final pages of the story).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mrsbarkerstearoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-61.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2016\" width=\"241\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrsbarkerstearoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-61.png 457w, https:\/\/mrsbarkerstearoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-61-217x300.png 217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fonts: Visit the Microsoft Store to download and install <em>Microsoft Font Maker. <\/em>This app enables you to create a font that mirrors your own handwriting. A fun way to explore fonts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mrsbarkerstearoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-62-510x335.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2017\" width=\"643\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrsbarkerstearoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-62-510x335.png 510w, https:\/\/mrsbarkerstearoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-62-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/mrsbarkerstearoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-62-768x504.png 768w, https:\/\/mrsbarkerstearoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-62.png 1064w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have fun exploring this unique book &#8211; I think you will love it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;\/iframe> As I mention in the podcast, this book did not appeal to me in the beginning. 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