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Visiting littleBits and Ayah Bdeir

Ayah Bdeir

For Maker Faire New York this year, Mike Senese finally made good on a promise to himself to visit maker pals in the region. To do so he flew in a couple days early and hit the ground running. First up: littleBits and founder Ayah Bdeir. continue reading

Get your kids building hi-tech instruments with the littleBits Electronic Music Inventor Kit

It might only be September, but the well-prepared parents among you will already be considering Christmas gift ideas for kids, and we reckon that the littleBits Electronic Music Inventor Kit could be a prime candidate for a stocking or two. continue reading

Crows launch innovative STEM program

Nigel Smart with students from Mawson Lakes School who will take part in the STEMfooty program

Nigel Smart with students from Mawson Lakes School who will take part in the STEMfooty program

Australian Rules football and the Adelaide Crows will be at the forefront of an innovative new education program designed to encourage more school students to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). continue reading

What’s New in October 2018

NEW Kano Computer Kit Complete (Education 2 Pack)

Kano computer kit complete education pack

Make your own laptop. Build the screen, battery, speaker, sound sensor and more. Learn to code art, games, music, exclusive voice, and sound projects. Perfect for beginners, expansive for experts.

This kit includes the Kano Computer Kit Complete as well as:

  • Education Lesson Plans
  • Case Studies
  • Curriculum alignment to Australian or New Zealand Curriculum

 

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Educator shares her spark for technologies

A Brisbane educator is sparking interest around the river city for her workshops designed to inspire primary teachers to incorporate technology and design thinking into the classroom.

ACU Technology workshop

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iWorld Australia Releases New Line of Invention Kits to Inspire Kids to be Changemakers

Inventor of the Electronic Building Block Encourages Kids to Use STEAM to Invent for Good, Create New Ways to Make Music, and Break Boundaries in Space

Melbourne – September 13, 2018 – littleBits , the inventor of the electronic building block, is using kids’ own passions to get them excited about STEM/ STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) at home and at school. Today, the company introduced a line of three new inventor kits that challenge kids to build fun, playful inventions and give them the lifelong skills necessary to change the world.

Inventor kits

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What’s New in September 2018

Check out the new product for September below.

NEW littleBits Intro Inventor Kit

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The Intro Inventor Kit from littleBits includes everything creative kids need to turn their ideas into inventions! With a range of Bits that move, light up, and make noise, kids gain STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) skills by learning how technology is built. Over 12 activities in the free Inventor App guide kids through building fun inventions, like a voice-activated robotic gripper arm or a room-protecting intruder alarm. Then kids are challenged to create their own inventions to improve their room, help their community, or save the world. Through hands-on play, kids gain lifelong skills to become changemakers through invention. Product features include in-app instructions for over 12 activities, tech sensors, paper templates, mounting boards, LED light, motor, stickers, free Inventor App, and battery.
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iWorld Australia Releases NEW 2018 Crosley Range

Melbourne – August 27, 2018 –  iWorld Australia, together with Crosley, the leaders in consumer turntables, jukeboxes and radios, have launched a new range of premium turntables and bluetooth speakers. The new & exciting products will suit anyone that likes to enjoy listening to their vinyl collection.

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Full STEAM Ahead on Science

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STUDENT RIZKI, AGED NINE, AT THE GRANGE P-12 COLLEGE

Studying science at The Grange P-12 College is seriously cool. And it’s about to get even cooler.

The Hoppers Crossing school was last week named the state winner of the OfficeMax STEAM Grants program, receiving a $2500 grant and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) starter kit. continue reading

Dubbo College staff learn drone skills at workshop before introducing the technology into the classroom

Dubbo College staff learn drone skills at workshop

LEARNING TO FLY: Dubbo College staff members Maurice Elbourne-Binns and Karen Weekes, together with Cara Karakasch from Dubbo School of Distance Education, teamed up for the drone workshop. Photo: CONTRIBUTED
Dubbo College staff joined with staff from the Dubbo School of Distance Education and other regional schools for a specialised drone workshop recently.

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