The Visitor’s Book was a bit of a maker project to use up some scrap paper that was destined for the recycling bin as we packed up for the move to the new location. Inspired by how-to Youtube videos from The Unexpected Gypsy and Sea Lemon, I dug out the...
Much of what we aim to do in the Library Makerspace is extra-curricular, providing opportunities for students to develop skills, knowledge and experience they want or need, and that subsequently supplement their formal learning. However, the Makerspace has also started to directly support the formal teaching curriculum, by providing space...
One of the exciting projects the Curtin Library Makerspace is working on this year is to establish a virtual makerspace using Minecraft. We have purchased some licences for Minecraft EDU, and will be exploring its potential as a learning environment for our library clients. As an extension to this project,...
“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” ― Philip Pullman Digital storytelling is an integral part of the contemporary teaching and learning environment. Stories are integral to the way we learn, and thus effective as learning tools because they can elicit emotions,...
Curtin University acknowledges all First Nations of this place we call Australia and recognises the many nations who have looked after Country for more than 60,000 years. We are honoured and grateful for the privilege to maintain campuses operating in Boorloo (Perth) and Karlkurla (Kalgoorlie) in Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present as Custodians and Owners of these lands. We recognise their deep knowledge and their cultural, spiritual and educational practices, and aspire to learn and teach in partnership with them. Curtin also acknowledges First Nations peoples connected with our global campuses. We are committed to working in partnership with all Custodians and Owners to strengthen and embed First Nations' voices and perspectives in our decision-making, now and into the future.