Connected 2018 Level 2 - Step By Step
In this Connected there are four articles ("Animation Creations"; "Lighting the Sky with Raspberry Pi"; "Amazing Algorithms"; "The War on Weeds").
About this resource
The focus in this issue of Connected is on computational thinking for digital technologies and designing and developing digital outcomes.
Connected 2018 Level 2 - Step By Step
At times, themes require the introduction of concepts that students at this curriculum level may not be able to fully understand. What matters at this stage is that students begin to develop understandings that they can grow over time.
Order copies
Resources in this issue of Connected
Heading
Animation Creations
Ryan Kothe, an animator from Auckland, uses stop-motion animation to make short videos and advertisements. In this article, he explains how to create your own stop-motion animation movie.
1 of 4Lighting the Sky with Raspberry Pi
Students at Fernridge School have created a digital light display for Matariki using Raspberry Pi computers. This article shows how the students created the light display, providing a real-life context for exploring how computers work.
2 of 4Amazing Algorithms
This article introduces and explains the concept of algorithms in a simple and engaging way. It supports understanding of this abstract concept by providing concrete examples from everyday life, mathematics, and computer programming.
3 of 4The War on Weeds
Students at Kaniere School are helping scientists combat the spread of weeds.
4 of 4
