We recently finished a Year Three unit about goods and services. The entire unit was approached through a framework of design thinking. This blog post
Category: Student Agency
Takeaways from The Learning Jam
The Learning Jam, presented by Toddle, was a 24-hour PD event and celebration of all things STEAM. The expert teachers and designers from around the
Design thinking: reducing and resolving student conflicts
Last month, I wrote a blog post titled What is design thinking?. It outlined the design thinking process generally and offered a brief explanation of each
What is design thinking?
In recent years, I have developed a keen interest in design thinking in education. As a framework, I believe that it adds tremendous value to
#HiveSummit 2020
Every summer, wherever I am in the world, I always make time for the Hive Summit. Organised and hosted by Michael Matera, the Hive offers
Digital leadership with Olivia Van Ledtje and Louie DaCosta
Last week, our Y4 students and teachers were treated to a special Zoom session with Olivia Van Ledtje (better known as LivBits) and Louie DaCosta
Tinkering for design sensitivity and maker empowerment
Teaching and Learning in the Maker-Centered Classroom is an online course by Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education. I’m about halfway through the units but
Ten steps to develop a meaningful class mission statement
At the beginning of the new school year, it is common for teachers to establish rules and norms for the class that set the tone
#HiveSummit 2019
The #HiveSummit is back for 2019! The videos will be available until August 18th and the discussions continue on social media. I encourage you to
My aims for next year (2019-20)
Every year, at the beginning of the summer break, I like to take the opportunity to reflect and outline my goals for the next academic
Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLE)
My first experience of Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLE) was spontaneous. It was the beginning of November and so I was wearing a poppy. In Hong
EdTechTeam #ShekouSummit18
This weekend, I hopped over the border from Hong Kong into China for a weekend of learning at the EdTechTeam Shekou Summit (Shenzhen). Three years
Guest post: Student agency, change and pushing boundaries (by Rebecca Tupling)
Rebecca Tupling is an Early Years (Prep) teacher at the Canadian International School of Hong Kong. As an Early Years advocate, she promotes awareness of