One of our teaching collaborators, Evan, demonstrates two simple Kookaberry apps that use inbuilt and external environmental sensors to perform some useful tasks. The first is a Compass app that uses the Kookaberry’s internal magnetometer. The second example will automatically water plants using a soil moisture sensor and a small water pump controlled by the Kookaberry.
A foundational motivation for AustSTEM is to engage with and encourage students to pursue careers in the STEM disciplines. Engaging with the whole diversity of our young population increases the likelihood of attracting the best and the brightest. For some years AustSTEM together with the Open Systems Education Trust (OSET) has contributed to delivering an annual STEM Camp for Girls …
One of our keen supporters, Renee Noble, gave an inspiring talk about how she took the journey to Kookaberry enlightenment in her role as a teacher of STEM subjects. Her talk is available as part of the PyConline AU 2021 conference videos at this link: https://youtu.be/tTetLA0CZls. In her talk she shows examples of the class exercises she has used, particularly …
