Digital Technologies: Ideas, implementation, inspiration for the new curriculum.'s blogs
Some more resources to check out: http://code-it.co.uk/gold/
Head on over to this post at eLearning VLN for information and great resources.
Hi all ... Check out this blog entry which attaches DT Outcomes to each of the Scratch Activities. https://sites.google.com/medbury.school.nz/digitaltechnologies/computer-science/digital-technologies-blog
Microbits have been so popular with the boys in our school. Playing Paper scissors Rock.... best question, repeated often - "Are we using Microbits today?" . Today we had a STEAM day and we ran a range of activities. I worked with groups centered around looking at Windmill blade designs and the technology and science behind them. We used Microbits to help with our testing. Boys loved it.. the room buzzed. Here is the presentation I have been using with Microbits.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Tghy-WHLqzY78oofRH9K0lrtgORUeH_fSlNEr08E0-c/edit?usp=sharing
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Advisors to assist with DT and integration into the curriculum.
https://123tech.nz/ New NZ tech challenge based around CREST. Looks interesting.
One of the important considerations in any new roll out in a curriculum is "reality check." This is important so that we set realistic goals, get staff and administration of school into a more realistic mindset, and fund PD in an appropriate way. It is easy for people/administrators in for instance a Digital Technologies bubble to not see the wider picture of actual PD progress for teachers. Generally, there is always a slower uptake than expected and that in itself can cause stress and therefore slower implementation (or backoff) within staff in a school.
In this light it is interesting to read this information from England (albeit in one focused aspect of DT) who have been blazing the trail slightly longer than us in N.Z. What are your thoughts? What can we learn?
Article in Ed Gazette about asking for help when you need it. A lot of information about resources and money but a little short on actual implementation help?
https://gazette.education.govt.nz/articles/dont-be-afraid-to-ask-for-help-with-the-new-digital-technologies-curriculum/
