Report finds multiple factors effecting student well-being

A recent OECD PISA report on students’ well-being revealed some significant findings. ​Students identified a number of factors, including exam anxiety, poor grades, meeting assignment deadlines, peer & social pressure, non-supportive teachers (and schools), for feeling stressed about their performance at school. ​It was interesting to note that students also made reference to “emotionally remote parents” adding to their stress…read more →

11 May, 2017

Study tips for teens

I watched a great interview this morning on ABC TV about Jess AKA Study With Jess. Her mission is to help students live happy, healthy and productive lives. Her YouTube channel has a range of informative and helpful videos on how to get organised, beat stress, boost your grades and more. She has also written a study guide for students….read more →

30 Jan, 2017

Confidence building quotes for kids

In today’s society there is a lot of pressure on our kids. They are pressured to perform, be beautiful, fit and healthy. (Just to name a few.) We use a unique personal development and profiling tool, Talent Dynamics for Young People, to help the child discover what they are good at, what are the best roles for them in teams and…read more →

20 Sep, 2016

Digital rights and responsibilities

With increased use of technology and high usage of the internet by young people, it is imperative that schools take some responsibility in making sure students of all ages know what are their rights and responsibilities as a digital citizen, what appropriate digital behaviour is, and how to protect themselves and their technology from external threats. Digital citizenship involves knowing…read more →

15 Feb, 2016

Enterprise programs and digital literacy

Today I’m continuing my focus on enterprise / future skills. See 10 February post on Future jobs and enterprise skills for students. Enterprise programs Designing and delivering classroom programs to support effective teaching and learning of future work/enterprise skills is also a challenge. As students embrace using the technology to access online tools, resources and content during their self-directed learning…read more →

11 Feb, 2016

Future jobs and enterprise skills for students

For many young people, going online is an integral part of their daily life. They engage in entertainment, social interaction and communication, education and research, knowledge gathering and exposure to new life experiences. Globalisation of the workforce, the use of digital platforms to manage micro-jobs and flexible work options, adoption of technology-smart machines and automation across multiple industries, are transforming…read more →

10 Feb, 2016

Digital resources to support the Geography (Social Sciences) Curriculum

Last month I presented a webinar for Eduwebinar on this topic. In the webinar I focused on a selection of digital resources and portals to support the development of geographical knowledge and understanding, and geographical inquiry and skills, for the K-10 Year levels within a Social Sciences Curriculum. I included a range of teaching strategies within the context of blended learning…read more →

9 Sep, 2015

Book Week 2015: Digital Resources to Engage Students

Book Week is a significant event on the annual calendar for classroom and English teachers and teacher librarians with its focus on quality literature. Supplementing and extending these reading experiences with resources available on the Internet and the use of web tools for students to respond creatively to the literature enriches the Book Week experience. This webinar provides an overview…read more →

17 Jul, 2015

Are you a thought leader?

An interesting thing happened on the way to the office …. Recently, on two occasions and in two separate environments, I heard the reference to teacher librarians as being thought leaders. Was this coincidence or something I should take notice of? I decided the latter and shared a few brief thoughts in several minutes at the opening of the K-12…read more →

25 Jun, 2015