Digital Ignition: Day 1

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We've just experienced an incredible opportunity provided by Digital Ignition Māpura Matihiko and enjoyed a full hour of rich learning centred around digital technology, problem solving and creativity.  Our talented Koru 2 tamariki worked in teams with digital tools and apps inspired to solve real world needs. 

The session began with a fun and challenging game that required us to work as a team, think outside of the box and use our communication skills against the clock.  We were to construct a tower as tall as possible made out of popsicle sticks and blue tack using only one hand in under 4 minutes. 

"This was so much fun and we had to quickly share our ideas and listen to others." - Kate

Conversation filled the hall as new strategies arose from collapsed towers. 



We then learned about a man who makes artificial limbs for children out of the kindness of his heart using a 3D printer in his garage.  We began to understand how technology serves a large purpose in our society and can help to solve problems in our everyday lives. 

"I loved watching how a 3D printer works.  I'm pretty sure we have one at our school.  I can't wait to use it!"  - Shania 

We all discussed some of the challenges that inventors face and how they are motivated to constantly come up with new solutions. 

Finally we got to play real life technologists ourselves and were asked to design a shoe to fit one of three different client's requests.  As the tamariki sketch their designs they then took turns using a digital app on iPads to bring their 2D sketches to 3D life.   

"I really liked the App that we got to use.  You could do so much with it!"   - Chloe


"We got to use our imagination and I love coming up with a bunch of ideas."  - Reuben






Koru 2 tamariki took turns designing and manipulating their shoes.  You could change the size, shape, colour and features all with just a tap and swipe of the finger. 

We ended our session with a big Thank You and paki paki for Jeff from Māpura Matihiko buzzing about what may be in store for our next two sessions!

Just another amazing day for Koru 2!



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