Like many companies, we are all reflecting on 2020. We had to come up with different ways to reach our teachers and thanks to software like Zoom and Google Teams we held 300+ online demos and training sessions with teachers and organisations across the globe. We usually attend over 20 conferences during the year but …
Here’s a mini project to enjoy Halloween with Kai’s Clan Dress up your Kai robot. Maybe as a ghost or give them some bat wings. The key is to be SPOOKY! Cut out some bat wings on black paper, or construct them out of cardboard. Just remember: don’t cover their eyes or the QR codes, …
Week 1 – 5 November Create Minecraft Robot Avatars See them come alive in AR Create your favorite Minecraft character and watch them come alive as your robot avatar. Code your robot and Steve will be chasing all the creepers and mobs around the Rescue Run mat. Wherever your robot goes your avatar will move …
We have just returned from the NOPPA teaching and learning Conference in Oamaru. Teacher, Sarah Brown from Weston School invited Kai’s Clan to go and look at their Makerspace, and at the same time, we explored the ideas around their Electric Garden. Let me take you back to 2017, where Papakaio School in rural North …
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Although we can’t yet visit our international teachers we are fortunate to stay busy with New Zealand events happening across the country. We keep our masks on and respect school policies and again we want to show our gratitude to teachers that continue to be there for our students and help them in these stressful …
I have never really been one for fast cars, my Honda CRV is doing just fine. However, after having had the privilege to be a passenger in a Tesla, I may have changed my mind. On our way back from Taupo, we stopped at a charging station to make sure we had enough power in …
A lot more content has become available online as we all grapple with the lockdown, especially so in the education sector. At the same time, parents are also feeling more positive about their children’s’ screen-time. They can see the value in online learning as kids are spending more time on Zoom, education TV channels, Minecraft …
From my last blog post, we were happy to be COVID free for 102 days. Unfortunately, this nasty beast has shown its face again. Although in small numbers, our government jumped quickly into action and Auckland, where we are based, went straight into Level 3 lockdown. Schools were closed immediately but fortunately, we’ve learnt from …
I grew up in a home where knowledge was a key factor. My dad always said that the only thing that can’t be taken away from you is ‘knowledge’. So when I was small I got taught how to play chess and it was always after a busy sports day or when I was hyped …
There are many divisive topics in the world, jam first or clotted cream first on British scones, which way does the toilet roll go or the controversial milk first or cereal first in the bowl. One such divisive opinion that is in with current events is whether schools should reopen. Living in New Zealand has …
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