The Hall of Inspiration – A Student Motivational Strategy
Everyone suffers motivation failure some times. Its part of being human. I have a scale in my office where each day I place a little magnetic tile that reminds …
Do We Have an Impact on the World?
One lesson, a Year 8 student asked me if a single person can really have an impact on the world. This is how the conversation went. Student. Sir, Do we …
Hands-On History through Science
Originally posted 18 Feb 2016 One of the things I enjoy is getting hands-on with history. I love visiting places and trying to get a sense of what has come …
Opening new possibilities for Australia’s STEM teachers
Science and mathematics teachers from all over Australia gathered in Canberra over the recent school holidays to boost their knowledge and teaching practices in new and creative ways during …
Thoughts from CMDR Hadfield
The following thought is inspired by and adapted from a talk given by Astronaut CMDR Hadfield when asked for advice on how Australian students can achieve their dreams – …
Success in the Exploratorium
Over the past few months I have been taking students into the Exploratorium in a very controlled way for specific reasons to do specific things. Yesterday I finally had an …
Thoughts on Science Education
I’ve been racking my brain of recent trying to work out how to break through the Teacher-Led paradigm of teaching that I find myself in. Don’t get me wrong there …
Robotics Taking Over
Two weeks into my robotics incursion and things are looking up. Today the girls completed more builds and started playing with programming. They are working together as a team of …
Students Return from Space Camp Turkey
Students and teachers from Wiley Park Girls high School in Sydney have returned from Space Camp in Turkey. Suddenly, the school is a buzz with stories and interest in simulators, …