Currents of my river...

Key elements for 21st Century Learning

2015-02-07T16:25:00.001+11:00

Danielle Vandenberg recently posed this question on Twitter.... What's your key element for an effective #21stCentury classroom? — Danielle Vandenberg (@DanielleVDB77) February 7, 2015 Immediately, relationships came to mind. Relationships set the tone of any effective learning space, whether it be an Education or Business environment. Yet, it is not the only key element. Relationships

Connectivism and the benefits of PLNs.

2015-02-05T23:36:00.000+11:00

(This post is part of the #28daysofwriting blogging challenge. As I am just back from the airport and it is 11:20pm, I am using a previous post I wrote on another blog last year) Connectivism is also known as “the learning theory for the digital age” and was introduced by two publications in 2005. George Siemens “Connectivism: learning as network creation” and Stephen

My takeaways from today

2015-02-03T18:28:00.001+11:00

A simple and snappy post today to ensure #worklifebalance is embraced. Call to mind "What's your WHY?" When we start a new role or meet new teams for the first time, people often ask What's your story? What was your previous role? How did you find your way here? It is good to stop and reflect upon this more often. Passion and clear focus is infectious. I meet some

Vary your students world!

2015-02-02T23:24:00.001+11:00

During my time as a TAS teacher (Technological and Applied Studies) I begun 95% of my first lesson with a new group in a similar way. I created havoc. Before the class, I would pull down the blinds, close the doors and literally turn the tables and chairs upside-down, on top of each other, against the door and in random positions. It was chaotic. It was a mess and in no way did it resemble a

#28daysofwriting Blogging Challenge

2015-02-01T23:57:00.001+11:00

Has it really been a whole year since I last blogged? This came to my attention after Phillip Cooke @sailpip asked his #PLN for support around his aim to blog more regularly. What should I blog about? How often? What would be of interest to others? It was then I thought "I wonder when my last blog post was?" "Did I even blog last year?" (2014) Like others, I enjoy blogging. It

Teachmeet Australia

2013-12-01T15:57:00.000+11:00

Heard about teachmeets, but unsure what they are? Teachmeets are voluntary gatherings of dedicated teachers in order to support their own professional learning and that of their students. I first discovered the term "teachmeet" via Twitter in 2011 and immediately set out to try one. You can read my previous posts here (Overwhelmingly grand PD 2011), here (Hills inaugral

Twitter for Aussie Educators: 15 reasons why educators love Twitter.

2013-11-19T13:35:00.003+11:00

G'day! Twitter has certainly given me an avenue to grow as an educator. There is no hiding I love it! What do I love about Twitter? Twitter is there, in the palm of my hand, on my phone, tablet and laptop. Accessible. Twitter IS accessible, 24/7. Yet, I can control when, how and for how long I access it. Tweeple (especially Twitter educators) are passionate, energetic, willing

Invitation: Instagram for Educators.

2013-07-10T00:31:00.000+10:00

Dear educator, parent, community member and student, Thanks for the blog post visit! Over the last 18 months, the #foodatinstagram (see @foodatoakhill) educators community has developed and discovered wonderful support from each other. It has been a blast! Students and parents enjoy sharing their learning experiences with friends, family and the world. Due to the interest

How the Partnership Brokers Program can help educators.

2013-06-25T01:06:00.001+10:00

Young people make up a fifth of our population and are very important to our society. (Pg 2 Youth Strategy for Young Australians http://www.youth.gov.au/sites/Youth/bodyImage/Documents/NatStrat.pdf) National Partnership Agreement on Youth Attainment and Transitions: This National Partnership was agreed by the Council of Australia Governments (COAG) on 2 July 2009. Supporting young

Belief presentation at #tmMQ From Prac to practitioner

2013-06-06T14:07:00.001+10:00

Believe in daring. Have belief in discovery. DARE TO TRY! Believe in the power of positivity. Believe that if you want it strongly enough; you will find a way. Believe in the WHY. Why do I believe in this lesson? This learning outcome? Why do I believe in education? Why are we learning this way? Why is that student looking lost? Believe in reaching out. Believe in

Positive Education

2013-05-15T01:26:00.001+10:00

Knox grammar held the first Australian positive education conference on 5th and 6th April, 2013. Positive mindset and psychology are great interests of mine and I was most excited to be able to experience this conference. I attended with colleague Di from AusSIP (see note at end of post). The aspect I like most about Positive education is its proactive approach.

Why I heart instagram as a learning space. Instagram in education.

2013-02-15T00:51:00.001+11:00

A few weeks ago Matt Esterman @mesterman asked if I was interested in presenting at a #teachmeet in Brighton, UK. I heart teachmeets and have written a few posts about them (see Crestwood teachmeet, Abbotsleigh Teachmeet and Overwhelmingly grand PD) I am a teachmeet addict and have attended numerous local ones. I also enjoy "attending" International

Dux's address.

2013-02-12T22:54:00.000+11:00