All too often, many conversations that we have with each other fall short of being built on meaning, purpose and substance. We engage in conversations that not only fail to draw in the person we are speaking to, but also retain their attention for longer than that of 35 seconds.
Read MoreMost educators would be well-accustomed to the acronym STEM, which has gained increasing prominence in educational language/terminology in recent years. STEM is not only about content knowledge, but a pedagogical approach to supporting students…
Read MoreWhen students engage in the many activities and opportunities provided in a Makerspace, they relax and have fun. It is non-threatening, no testing or grading!
Read MoreVisualising information can be important in learning new concepts, for many students it is necessary to gain a good understanding. This might be an image to set a context or a diagram to help explain function.
Read MoreThis series of picture story books is a revolutionary approach for educating young children about ‘brain fitness’ and its positive impact on wellbeing
Read MoreIf like me, you are juggling so many things from day to day, and you often forget what day of the week it is, then there is no better time like the present to stop, take a big deep breathe, and give yourself permission to slow down a little.
Read MoreCOVID-19 changed a lot about 2020. The massive and devastating impacts have been felt by families and communities around the world. There have also been many smaller impacts…
Read MoreOne explicit issue that many primary schools face is how to use Microsoft Teams with younger grades. Students in years 3-6 generally cope quite well but how about Kindy through to year 2?
Read MoreLiteracy is one of the core goals of education, and school libraries are uniquely positioned to provide leadership in literacy promotion to their educational community.
Read MoreWhat do you love most about school libraries? For you, maybe it’s a memory of a cherished special corner to disappear to at lunchtime, or a book you came back to over and over.
Read MoreApple’s newest iOS 14 update for the iPhone and iPad include major improvements, many of which will be useful for teaching and learning.
Read MoreHow often have you said the phrase, “I just want to be happy.” Yet have you ever stopped, even just for a brief moment to consider exactly what happiness really is?
Read MoreFor the last 5 years I have been making videos for my students, explaining concepts, correcting common errors, and making content more accessible and convenient. I’ve produced more than 600 videos during this time…
Read MoreCreating an environment and providing opportunities for students to engage.
Read More“When libraries provide access to books and impetus to read, they are potentially influencing students’ life outcomes.” Says Dr. Margaret Merga
Read MoreSociety is recognising the importance of teachers being trained in the area of student mental health. Training in this area is being mandated by many education and government agencies.
Read MoreI began my professional birth in the world of Education, but my professional growth did not begin until I moved into the World of Learning. There was no catapult from one world into the other. It was and is a journey of relationships, attachment and reflection.
Read MoreRemote learning has been hard on everyone but with a little creativity I turned it into an engaging opportunity that I thought I would share with you…
Read MoreHere’s the perfect opportunity to positively affect the education of the country and bring black and white Australians towards an understanding of each other. The United Nations has designated the 2022 to 2032 as the International Decade of Indigenous Languages – calling the world to ‘take urgent steps…
Read MoreIt is often remarked during the design process for new spaces and buildings in schools that learning precedes pedagogy which precedes space. At its best, a participatory design process will air all the aspirations and challenges, all the constraints and frustrations…
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