Thank you Francesca for featuring my recycling blog (Jumpstart The Junk) on TrilbyTV. Having been recently introduced to Simon from the inspirational Green Machine - I am keen to continue exploring ways in which to bring old tech to life! There are so many people in need of repaired or repurposed technology - e-waste is avoided when it can still function as a valuable…
As the cold evenings draw in, there is a type of thermal enhancement that doesn't warm the toes much, but that does identify hidden cctv cameras in the trees! Thank you Eden for testing out your thermal imaging mobile phone functionality in our wood!
Exploring the versatile Micro:Bit in Mourne Park: orienteering with a [coded] compass through the woods; searching for treasure with [coded] metal detectors then sampling the natural environment with sensors. Thank you Anthony and the team for coming along - full report here: www.flickernet.net/stlouis
Standing by to welcome St Louis Grammar School tomorrow - a specialist school in technology - and also my neighbours! Twenty Year 11 Computer Science pupils will be learning how to code Micro:Bits for outdoor learning adventures, including environmental sensing, orienteering, and even metal detecting! www.flickernet.net/s2l
It is with great excitement that we are launching a new project which brings together the common threads of Physical Computing, Project Based Learning and a desire to see technology put to use helping those who most need it. Along with my colleague Keith Phillips, founder of Digital Writes, I am exploring the possibility of creating a new charity, which would be called Tech…
