This is for secondary but lots of valuable information.

Article I read recently about using QR codes in the classroom.  Got me inspired.  I particularly like the QR code treasure hunt as it would be well-suited to my Grade 2s.

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Binary unplugged with year 6.
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CS unplugged, year 9 class teaches year 4 class basic programming skills and concepts.
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This article outlines research looking into the benefits of active video games for children which can increase physical activity.  I liked it because it highlights a positive aspect of technology.  The media tends to bundle things, such as video games, together with all the negative impacts (often quoting Grand Theft Auto) when clearly jumping around to Just Dance is a healthy and fun;  and very different to playing violent games.  It also highlights that technology takes place in many different forms – many parents think of children sitting on their own in front …

Robotics has always intrigued me. This year, I had the opportunity to experiment with a new kit from Lego. I look forward to the possibilities. #csertask1  

Gary Stager's thoughts on students' capacity for intensity and adults being surprised at young peoples brilliance resonated with me. He cites the Makers Faire revolution (in the USA) as an example of a problem solving, production continuum for young people … match boxes and sticks to computer components and robotics – not an old or new but a blending for a specific purpose … sounds like computational thinking to me … 

"Do you know what a prime number is?

Of course you do….

Did you know that if you are the first to find a prime number that hasn't been discovered before you can make millions of dollars!

The last prime number sold for 34 million dollars was a prime number with 17million digits. If you could create code that could do this then you could be RICH. "

This is what one of my students said to me a month ago in my year 10 IST class here at Newcastle Grammar whilst learning how to code using the modules in CodeHS. So we sat down …

I continue to believe that fun is an important part of engaging students.  Hence this old favourite.   #csertask1  

I am yet to start teaching but I'm excited about teaching Technology. I must admit although I'm pretty good on a computer and ok on a smart phone, I do not own an Ipad (yet!) and am only just starting to understand the importance of using technology in the classroom. I remember doing computers in high school, way back in the early 90s and being asked to do a little test for the teacher with another student. Myself and my friend sat at a computer each and we were asked to type 'hello' and have a conversation. We were so amazed that we could speak to…

I run a program at my school where we use the 3D design/art/game making/video editing and compositing/physics simulation program Blender. This week the latest version 2.70 was officially released. It has a number of interface improvements that the kids find very useful and makes the program more user friendly. #cserTask1  

This is the first year I've taught Information and Software Technology to Year 10. As a result I've become excited at the prospect of introducing coding to our primary school. Decided to pre-order a pair of these robots for use in our primary school. The three levels of programming (object only, object + some code, code only) should make this device useful from Kindergarden to Year 10. 
I also believe that devices such as the Raspberry Pi and 3D printers (as mentioned by others) will become more common place in primary schools.

As a school we have just purchased our first robotics kits for our older students. This article talks about inspiring children to communicate and collaborate with digital storytelling. This could be the beginning for our younger students. #cserTask1  

Computational Thinking: A Digital Age Skill for Everyone
A good introduction and summary of Computational Thinking and why it is an important skill to learn

This doesn't have a whole lot of digital technology in it – but it is a great, fun conversation starter about resilience and the fact that you are never or rarely going to get it right first go.  This is a great lead into using digital technology!  Planning, lateral thinking, creativity, teamwork, trial and error (and so on)  are all elements that can be drawn out of this clip. 
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Pranav Mistry bridges the gap between the digital world and the physical world with his "Sixth Sense" Technology. By allowing users to use their own bodies and gestures as an interface to project and manipulate digital content onto any surface, he opens up a whole new world of possibilities.
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