Virtual Learning Network

My inquiry this year is for effective learning design for a STEAM area for our school. We want to have a range of specialists based in it but also be a flexible space acting as a resource area for other classrooms, as a resource bank for the school...

Hi all. Looking between the new Flipbot (works better with iPads apparently) , Lego Wedo OR Microbit robots. Kit needs to work across iPads well as we will use with Y4-6. We also have Dash and Dot Robots for juniors and EV3 Robotics for 6+ also....

Hi all. If you are part of the DTTA http://nzacditt.org.nz/  you might be interested in becoming part of the National Committee. I am... anyone here interested in letting me put their names for nominating me? "There are 5 positions...

I have been asked to start a coding and robotics programme up for students at an intermediate. Students experience range from none through to javascript and HTML experience. Wondering how to go about this and what resources (hands on, websites,...

From Kodable a new release Computers Science curriculum. Look for it on this page in my Digital Technologies presentation. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/142DP43aMsduviZ5xI6d6zYXJNPDwekVojb1XCNC97NE/present?#slide=id.g19686bd38d_0_20 What...

WOW! ON AM show and touring schools is Nicholas , author and experienced addictionologist. Watch and read my starter reflection here.  

I did a search but need a more primary focus for recommendations for Electronics Kits with Science focus please: Thinking about Audino, Microbit. Want kits suitable for Primary, but extendable for both Maker and coding. Range of sensors...

Just wondered what 'robots' people are using with Juniors. We have Edison which are working really well with Yr 3 up, but want something else that will inspire my Junior teachers to get started with coding and robotics. Any ideas much...

Some updates to look at: From Tessa Gray's Forum: Learning with Digital Technologies: /discussion/view/975456 Enabling eLearning National Curric: /discussion/view/972810  

What do you think? What essential thoughts are missing? Google Present Slide Be great to get some feedback...

A cross post to an item from Tess Gray /discussion/view/975456.  It covers: Digital Technologies in Schools 2016-17 report includes a focus on strategic planning, digital tools and the impact on learning, barriers, online...

Check out the release here: http://elearning.tki.org.nz/News/Consultation-on-new-digital-technologies-content-for-the-National-Curriculum New Draft Digital Technologies Curriculum here. Read about the new curriculum content for...

Hi all... first members... holidays are reflective times I find. I started this resource (also posted in the resources section of this group) as a way to get my head around the strands in the curriculum. Currently right now my plan next year, as...

Lego Boost from CES looks interesting: https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/04/lego-boost/

I pose this questions for your Christmas rumination. I think "yes" at this point apart from the idea that Digital Technologies may now need to replace the language of eLearning in a school as it is the official curriculum. In my...