We did the research about the benefits of multilingual teaching and learning, and how it can be a gamechanger in your classrooms (you can read our article here). From boosting brain power to helping students feel included and proud of their heritage, this free to download Languages Word Wall Kit is a simple and effective … Read more
One of the perks of being an educator in a country like Australia is having the privilege of learning from the diversity in our classrooms. After all, it is estimated that one in five Australians speak a language other than English at home. Our students have a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds and … Read more
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. ― Calvin Coolidge We’re living in the age of a new revolution: the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution. Similar to the industrial revolution, AI is changing the world as we know it today. Recently, the CEO of the widely … Read more
Everyone you meet knows something you don’t know but need to know. Learn from them. ― C.G. Jung Think back to all the movies and stories where everything is resolved through the power of friendship. It’s a theme we see so often that it has become a cliché. But clichés usually stem from consistent outcomes. In … Read more
As a modern society, I think it is fair to say that we are all guilty of spending just a little too much time on our phones. Scrolling on social media really does seem like a great way to decompress after a long day in the classroom. Plus, that’s where most of us get our … Read more
We absolutely love hearing about your teaching experiences in the classroom, and therefore wanted to create a space where you can share your Term One highlights! Please comment below with any anecdotes, tips, or motivational tricks that might help other educators make the best of the terms to come! Want to maximise your relaxation time … Read more
In today’s highly divided culture, it’s common to form strong emotional attachments to the issues or topics we believe in. While these passionate attachments may fuel our commitment and drive, they can also cloud our judgment, reinforcing our biases and making us more vulnerable to misinformation and less open to differing perspectives. This experience is … Read more
Everyone belongs. What does this mean to you? Belonging has become something of a buzzword in the education community. It’s a term often discussed during school meetings; it’s even embedded in the Australian curriculum from early childhood all the way up to high school. Belonging itself is fundamental to our identity and overall wellbeing. Research … Read more
While the 2025 Australian Federal Election is yet to be called, the race to the polls has well and truly begun. It is likely that students and their families are seeing campaign material and speaking about what the upcoming election could mean. It is also likely that they are not, and students don’t understand the … Read more
Have you ever played the game ‘Werewolf’? For those who are unfamiliar, the game begins by secretly assigning roles. A group of players is divided into werewolves and villagers, with the werewolves knowing who they are, while the villagers start the game with no information. During the day, the villagers must work together to identify … Read more
