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Sentence Stems and Reading

Most of us may have kept a book log or journal about what we’ve read. At school, we probably had to do a book talk at some stage. Sentence stems help students to start thinking about what they’re reading. These sentence stems can help them to capture their thoughts, which they may then record. The author of ‘Critical Reading: 50…read more →

31 Oct, 2019
  • Curriculum
  • Literacy
  • Skill development

Mental Health on the Rise Among Young Australians

The latest young mental health reports from Mission Australia and the Black Dog Institute have unearthed some startling information. 24.2 per cent of young people experienced mental distress (up from 18.7 per cent in 2012). Mental health experts say they are unclear as to why the rates are getting worse. More detail in ‘Mental health concerns increasingly common among young…read more →

27 Oct, 2019
  • Anxiety
  • Genius Camps
  • Mental health

Students taking charge of their learning experiences

Sometimes, when I set a task for the students in my class, I’d get the question, ‘Is this for assessment?’ When I said that it wasn’t, I’d then get, ‘They why do I need to do this?’  I’d try and explain the many reasons with ‘because….’ answers, where I would focus on things like skills development, extending previous learning, new…read more →

17 Oct, 2019
  • Curriculum
  • Skill development

Experiential learning to ignite the genius in every child

In ‘Getting Ready for the Age of Experiential Education’, Matthew Lynch refers to the definition for experiential learning identified by the Association for Experiential Education as ‘a teaching philosophy that informs many methodologies in which educators purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflection in order to increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify values, and develop people’s capacity to…read more →

11 Oct, 2019
  • Genius Camps
  • Skill development
  • Talent Dynamics

Tips on how to get teens reading in a digital world

Kids just don’t seem to be reading nearly as much these days. Research studies and anecdotal reports from teachers, teacher librarians and librarians indicate that a majority of teens don’t read for pleasure at all. In the article, ‘7 ways to get teens reading in a smartphone culture‘, the author comments that smartphones and teens’ use of social media play…read more →

3 Oct, 2019
  • Literacy
  • Skill development

Genius Camp at North Lakes

Teens, aged between 12-15, can join us for Genius Camp North Lakes, QLD on 18th and 19th December 2019. Attend this fun-packed, 2-day, non-residential event where you will discover your true genius and natural path to success. You will leave this micro-camp knowing what makes you unique and how you can add value and make a difference in the world.

26 Sep, 2019
  • Genius Camps
  • Skill development
  • Talent Dynamics

A beautiful example of mental health support

It’s R U OK? Day – all about making meaningful connections with people around us and starting conversations with anyone who is struggling with life. BTW – here are some great conversation starters. So, I thought this idea by a teacher on how she checks in with her students worth a share – Check-in board to support mental health. The…read more →

12 Sep, 2019
  • Anxiety
  • Mental health

Young Entrepreneur Summit 2019

Looking forward to being an exhibitor at the YES (Young Entrepreneur Summit) program on Friday 13 September. Fiftysix Creations and Business Camp will host the event in Redlands. YES is designed for 12 – 25 year old students aiming to become future scientists, innovators, engineers, technologists and entrepreneurs. Students will learn from change makers about the importance of hard skills…read more →

10 Sep, 2019
  • Genius Camps
  • Talent Dynamics

Is technology making our kids anxious?

I read an interesting post on The Tech Edvocate that outlined 5 ways technology is making students anxious. This is a snip from the post – ‘Psychological well-being as measured by self-esteem, life satisfaction, and happiness suddenly decreased amongst students after 2012. This decrease in psychological well-being and increase in anxiety levels are linked to the advent of smartphone technology…read more →

29 Aug, 2019
  • Anxiety
  • Technology

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 →

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