Libraries, centres of coding and robotics
Libraries, centres of coding and robotics For many regional communities, libraries are the hub for knowledge, communication and now also learning about coding and robotics. Local children are able to access equipment and workshops to learn about becoming digital creators and innovators. Bulloo Shire…
Security, Linux, & Hacking Games
Welcome to the world of Cyber Security! Did you know that businesses pay good guys to try and hack their security systems? Ethical hacking is a way of finding weaknesses in cyber security systems, and is instrumental in helping companies and individuals bolster their cyber…
Technologies Teacher PD: build a maze game with drag and drop coding blocks
Recorded live online class Did you miss our live online Technologies Teacher PD workshop? If so, that’s ok. We recorded the live online class and now you can watch it in your own time. In a 1-hour online Technologies Teacher PD workshop we learned to…
Monkey Maze Game Tutorial
Recommended for a Year 5 class. Access the original game here. Teach your year 5 class how to make a maze game using coding blocks and achieve the learning outcomes for Digital Technologies. It’s fun to play and even more fun to build. The aim of…
Tips for winning the Maze Rescue Challenge at Robocup Junior
This weekend, we — Elnaz and Emily — were judges at Robocup Junior Queensland for the Rescue Challenges. We oversaw two divisions: the Line Follow Rescue, and the Maze Rescue. Last year we gave you tips and tricks for the Line Follow Rescue Challenge; this year, the Maze Rescue Challenge was a new addition to Robocup Junior. From having watched many teams compete at many Maze Challenges, here are our tips and tricks for winning in 2018.
What’s on these holidays 2023
Happy New Year! Are you looking for something fun to do these holidays? We have a wide range of programs designed to give your kids the opportunity to learn about programming, innovation, collaboration, and creative thinking! We have a variety of options for you, so…
Tips and tricks to win Robocup Junior 2023
It is never too early to start planning for next year’s Robocup Junior competition. There are three competition types at Robocup Junior: Dance, Soccer and Rescue.
How to design your own computer game
Today, we’ll show you how to design your own computer game. We’ve shown you how to build many computer games already, e.g. Pacman and Dragon Castle, now it is time to invent your own. We can build all different types of digital projects with coding…
Build a simple quiz game using coding blocks
A quiz game, you say? A quiz game is a perfect digital solutions project for students in Years 3-4. It’s a ton of fun to build, and it’s a great opportunity for students to get creative by writing their own questions and answers! This project…
Build your own digital solutions with Python and Micro:bit
Want to learn how to build your own digital solutions with Python and Micro:bit? (See below description of a Micro:bit.) You’re in luck! In today’s blog post, we’ll be giving you a crash course on how to make cool digital solutions, such as a quiz…