July 2012
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...Into the world of relief teaching I head....
So here goes nothing! I about to embark on the journey of a graduate relief teacher. Im looking forward to gathering my resources and gaining more experiance in the classroom! However it is a very daunting prospect, walking into a new school each day, trying to remember everyones names and fitting in at each school. Kind’ve like the first day of school - every day! Lets hope i pick up a...
Jul 22nd
April 2012
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Five great sites for finding web 2.0 tools →
learnplayfunlinks: Nice list of sites for finding educational web 2.0 tools
Apr 29th
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A Thought or Two About TED Ed →
TED made headlines this week with the launch of TED Ed: a new platform through which teachers can build short lessons around short videos that have been given the TED stamp of approval.  Nice review of the new TED Ed programming and its usefulness.
Apr 29th
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Apr 28th
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How we can change the world →
Apr 13th
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Apr 13th
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Apr 5th
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Hello California!
Just wanted to say a big hello to everyone that has visted my blog or who is know following it! 55visits from The States in the last 24 hours .. CRAZY stuff! Welcome :)
Apr 4th
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“MIAMI - Elementary schools without drama classes. High schools with large...”
– Report: Fewer elementary schools offering visual arts, drama, dance; poor students hurt most | StarTribune.com (via teachersworldwide) Arts is the first thing to go as its seen as less important ..bloody Budget cuts
Apr 4th
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Apr 4th
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cmrubinworld asked: I love your blog. I am now following you. Would you take a look at my blog about global education and consider following me?
Apr 2nd
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Apr 2nd
March 2012
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Hands on learning!! →
Mar 31st
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What is 21st Century Education? →
“One can’t believe impossible things.” “I daresay you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen.  “When I was your age I always did it for half-an-hour a day.  Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”  Lewis Carroll,  Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Mar 27th
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Mar 25th
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Note to self: if you want to use your Ipad on and IWB then you MUST have a VGA cable - talk about being unprepared! Things to buy this weekend: VGA cable!
Mar 11th
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Fours Corners; Revolution in the Classroom →
Changing teaching to facilitate learning
Mar 10th
January 2012
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Jan 20th
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Group presentations for humanities today… There are going to be some GREAT 21st century teachers come June 8! Well done everyone!!
Jan 16th
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Jan 16th
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Humanities In a Primary Context
Everything… Yet nothing
Jan 11th
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December 2011
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Dec 27th
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Assignments, assignments, ASSIGNMENTS!
3 subjects down, only 7 to go until I can get my hands on those kidlets and help them achieve! Really looking forward to becoming a teacher next year. I know ive fallen off the face of the tumblr word this week (due to assignements) but i promise ill be back at it, reblogging interesting things that make being a 21st century teacher exciting! cheers,  Ash
Dec 19th
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Dec 13th
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Hopefully this will fold over to help Australian...
New Partnership Between Facebook and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by Facebook Safety on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 at 04:15 Dr. Regina Benjamin is the 18th Surgeon General of the United States. As America’s Doctor, she provides the public with the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and the health of the nation.   For anyone who has lost...
Dec 13th
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Dec 12th
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Dec 12th
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Dec 12th
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Literacy
Learning literacy in 7 days… WOW! What a steep learning curve it has been learning how to teach literacy in 7 days..  Normally a student teacher would learn this sort of stuff over a 13 week period, i cant help but think im missing out on something (or if you a glass half full type of person, think that much of the standard 13 weeks is wasted?!). Don’t get me wrong, I’m not...
Dec 12th
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Dec 9th
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Dec 9th
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Dec 8th
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Dec 8th
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“I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they...”
– Albert Einstein
Dec 7th
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Cyber Bullying →
NSTeens resources empower tweens (children ages 8 - 12) to make safer online choices through lessons taught in a series of animated videos highlighting the Internet-related adventures of a diverse cast of teenagers.
Dec 6th
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“We cannot address today’s challenges with yesterday’s perspectives....”
Dec 5th
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1000s FREE K-3 printable teaching resources -... →
Awesome!
Dec 5th
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21st century enlightenment →
Recording by Sir Ken Robinson and adapted animation! Problems with standardised education.
Dec 4th
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