At Victoria Park Academy (VPA), we value STEAM and are committed to investing in resources that enrich student learning. We recognise that coding is an
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My aims for next year (2021-22)
As one academic year ends and another begins, I like to reflect and set goals. Like every summer, I have outlined ten priorities for next
1:1 robotics with Ozobot (article for STEM|ED Magazine)
STEM|ED Magazine is the brainchild of Fi Morrison. Fi is a Digital Literacy Coach in Australia, a passionate educator and my good Twitter friend. When
Highlights from our body systems unit
I’m really enjoying my move to Year Three this year because I get to experience new units and can see the bigger picture of how
Nintendo Labo: where gaming meets STEM education
I’m not much of a gamer so Labo wasn’t really on my radar when the first kits were released in 2018. I am, however, passionate
Ozobot 101: everything you need to get started + EVO BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY!
It’s August 30th and today is my birthday! To celebrate with my PLN, I’m giving away six Ozobot Evo Educator Entry Kits. The giveaway links
Hands-on learning from a distance: what we learned going 1:1 with Ozobot (webinar with Ozobot)
During the period of school closure, our school gifted every student an Ozobot Bit, establishing us as a 1:1 robotics school and, specifically, a 1:1
Fun ways to teach angles
We have just concluded our maths unit on angles and it occurred to me how much fun we’ve had over the last few weeks! Here
Beyond the Hour of Code: what next?
Last week marked the official Hour of Code 2017, a worldwide, annual event to introduce students to the basics of computer programming. It has been