The following link takes you to an article about the benefits of sharing students work online – especially written pieces.
Digital Technologies complimenting teaching and learning…not simply an add on.  #cserTask1

I think this video summarises the many different aspects of computer science succinctly and is (I think) one of the better summary videos to inspire students into contemplating a career with technology.  Although 8 months old, (these vids can date quickly) its darn good.  Created by a guy called Marc Scott.   #cserTask1

Digital storytelling  – Desert Pea Media develop and deliver mentoring programs in remote and regional communities around Australia and the world.  "Through the process of telling stories, we create dialogue and advocate awareness around cultural and social issues – creating high end media outcomes to educate, empower and inspire change" #cserTask1  

One of the things I would love to have access to in the school is a 3D digital printer. This image is an example of what could be printed by this printer. Wouldn't it be great for students to be able to print 3D images of things they design!  #cserTask1   #3DPrinted  

The following link takes you to a story about how digital technologies are being used to increase efficiency in growing almonds in South Australia. It includes text and a short audio on collecting and using data for precision agriculture. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-03/almond-industry-precision-agriculture/5294464

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Here's one of my favourite videos to inspire all of you.  It's the 'why' of why Google is involved in CS education & tech.  It's the 'why' of why teachers and education matters.  It's the 'why' of why we need more people in STEM careers.  I love the fact that each and every person doing this course has an opportunity to raise the expectations of what kids can do, and will do – even if we don't know how we're going to do it.

I enjoying gaming and have a big interest in involving games in education.  I also enjoy technology.  Minecraft merges these two loves into one amazing artifact that can be used in schools.

Colleagues of mine in Australia, Singapore and th eUAE have been able to create courses in English, Maths, Science and History using Minecraft.  The great opportunity that exists for us as educators is that the students will be keen to help facilitate their own learning as Minecraft has currency with them.

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Loving the videos in lesson 1.5.  So inspirational.

I love this new story about how we can program drones to build structures – this is an amazing direction! Imagine if we could have buildings constructed by drones, decreasing risks for personal injury and being able to create amazing things! #cserTask1 #drone