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Brisbane, Australia
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"students who opt for the over a traditional leaving certificate are almost 100% certain to be offered a place at university and, once there, achieve higher marks and are far less likely to drop out... #InternationalBaccalaureate
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Check out this tool from @briskteaching! An awesome AI Chrome Extention for teachers!
Time saving extension helps with differentiation, quizzes, rubrics, resources and other task creation in seconds! #edtech #teaching chrome.google.com/webstore/d…
In the realm of leadership, intellectual curiosity is often championed as the catalyst for innovation and adaptability.
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Handy update for Google/Android users.
Google Docs markups - you can add handwritten annotations from phone/ tablet. Use markup tools like different pen colors and highlighters, reviewing docs and providing feedback. blog.google/products/android…
One for the tired teachers.. especially those who have hit 10+ years.. and not interested in admin roles..
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#PubPDasia returns on March 5th! Save the date and join us for the 3rd chapter of "AI in Education". Lots of tools out there but which ones are really "student ready" & impacting Ss learning? Join us at a local pub or online! Details soon! 🍻🍸🍷🖲️💻🤖 #PubPDglobal #AIinEducation
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We haven’t lost the capacity to pay attention.
179 studies, 32 countries: on tests of concentration from 1990 to 2021, children didn’t decline—and adults actually improved.
When we want to focus, we can. Our distraction issues are a matter of motivation, not ability.
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Changing classroom grading practices involves moving away from a ranking and sorting mindset, and towards the pursuit of student competence.
#sblchat #AtAssessment
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If you play 'In The Air Tonight’ by Phil Collins on December 31st at 11:56:40 the drum break will play right as the clock strikes midnight. Start off your new year right.
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Student teacher Meg Southcombe's request for attitude change towards teachers goes viral - her is my endorsement of that in @abcnews: abc.net.au/news/2023-10-13/d… @EduMelb @PiccoliMp @AGavrielatos
Subtract: Why Getting to Less Can Mean Thinking More behavioralscientist.org/subt… via @behscientist
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Seeking a dynamic Middle School Assistant Principal at the American Embassy School, in New Delhi for SY24/25.
Join us in fostering excellence and innovation in our school community.
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Just saw an advanced screening of Dumb Money thanks to Bryce and Ren at @EquityMates and @ReadingCinemaAu ! Thank you!! It was highly entertaining, Pete Davidson as funny as ever!
#ImNotACat #ILikeTheStock #DumbMoney
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The B.C. changes reflect larger paradigm shifts in edu. But for many people, letting go of the older model is hard.
Proficiency scale assessment views learning as ongoing. Letter & % grades view learning as an event with a definite end.
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Quote of the Day
"Assessment should be a tool for learning, not a means of ranking and sorting children." - Assessment for Learning without Limits
Dame Alison Peacock @AlisonMPeacock
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This is one of my absolute favorite podcasts and I got to be a guest! 🙌 @BatshevaFrankel @OverthrowingEd
#educhat #teachertwitter
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Starting today, Bard is now available in many more countries and languages. We’re also rolling out Google Lens capabilities in Bard so you can use images in prompts, a new text-to-speech feature that lets you listen to responses, and much more. blog.google/products/bard/go…
Mobile phones and wearable technology like smartwatches will be banned at all Queensland state schools during school hours – including break times - from Term 1, 2024.
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