Drawing patterns in code.org

When we first learn coding using sites like code.org we encounter puzzles that require common patterns to solve. These are some of those common coding patterns that all students should understand thoroughly: Move along a line Repeat 1 or more actions a...

Canva

Introduction Canva is a powerful multimedia creation tool that has similar features to PosterMyWall. It was created by an Australian company and has generously been made available for free to schools. It is available as a website tool or as an app for iPads. Creating...

Digging Tunnels

This term we have been utilising Minecraft Education Edition to practice our coding skills and also our collaboration skills. When you join a Minecraft world with your classmates and are trying to build 3D structures problems are bound to occur. How we deal with those...

Keyboarding

Learning to touch type on a standard QWERTY keyboard is still an important skill, but things have changed recently with on screen keyboards, autocorrect, speech recognition technology and mobile devices. Whilst it has commonly been taught in IT or digital technology...