Primary Tech Review

How often do we teach children how to think? Thinking and problem solving are skills required in almost every activity, from maths to sport. It is important to provide activities for children to practise and develop their thinking and make them aware of the thinking processes that they should employ. Chess is a good activity for making children aware of their thinking. Children can be asked: Are you planning ahead? Are you following a particular strategy or plan? Do you have

Can the time spent and equipment costs associated with playing computer games be justified by the learning that takes place? We explore some of the most interesting possibilities of games that can be used in educational settings. Minecraft While Minecraft can be classified as a 'game', for schools, I would describe its use as a 3D design tool. Thinking of Minecraft in this way helps children and teachers to be clear about its potential in the classroom and what its use can en

Three skills that successful users of technology demonstrate are: 1) Logical thinking 2) Resilience 3) Technical proficiency Thought processes Following a logical process is important to solving problems in all subjects. The difference between children who do this and do not is evident with tasks such as 'build a tower out of paper', but also with story writing, problem solving in Maths, programming and even sporting challenges! An example of a logical process is the Engineer