Introduction to Sketchup

Creating 3D models with computer aided design (CAD) software is complicated, but an important digital technology skill. Sketchup is a fantastic tool that has a web-based interface that is free for students to use from home for a limited time. So let’s make use...

PosterMyWall and Scratch

I really like the PosterMyWall.com website as a simple but powerful graphical editing tool. If we combine it with Scratch as an animating tool there are lots of things we can do. In this post I will describe several challenges for students to try. Challenge 1 –...

Online Safety (part 2)

This post is the second in a series that I introduced in my previous post. In part 2 we will discuss two more complex issues: privacy and scams. Mistakes in either of these areas can lead to serious consequences so I would usually reserve these topics for older...

Creating posters

Creating a poster using normal computer software can be pretty complicated and even harder to do with remote learning as each family may not have access to the same apps. The good news is that the website we are using is free and is quite easy to use for students so...

Starting out with Scratch Junior

I’ve heard that some parents are finding Scratch Junior a little daunting. So I thought I would put together a few different resources to help you get started. This is a great introduction video to Scratch Junior The Scratch Junior website has lots of good...