How have advances in scientific knowledge and technology helped minimise the impact of natural disasters?

This week, the students had the opportunity to put into practice some of the learning activities outlined by Mrs Susie Duffy and myself at the recent Digital Technologies Night. The tasks required students to draw on their capacities in Resourcefulness, Resilience and Reciprocity as they engaged in self-directed learning, referring to video tutorials and instructions sheets for guidance. Using Microbits kits, the students built seismic, wind and heat sensors and developed data monitoring systems. This activity required students to step outside their comfort zones as the grappled with the challenge of assembling the components of each system and coding instructions. They gained an appreciation of the complexity of digital systems as well as an awareness of the need for ongoing improvements in such systems so that they can fulfil their purpose even more effectively in the future.

Our thanks go to Mrs Susie Duffy who set up the activity and encouraged us during the problem-solving process.