Jun 30, 2020

Context Statements for stories of practice seem long and tricky...

Context statements are a staple requirement when creating your teacher portfolio for highly accomplished or lead teach status.  HAT can be tricky can’t it!  Well, the thing is, there’s a structure you can follow to make things even easier for you. ...

Jun 23, 2020

I have to create a teacher portfolio about these seven standards...

You’re creating your portfolio for university, full registration (or proficiency), to achieve the accolade of Highly Accomplished or Lead teacher, to reflect and grow.  In front of you, is a huge document called that Australian Professional Standards...

Jun 16, 2020

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere. Even in your classroom

Seriously, it’s there… even if you hadn’t realised and in this episode, I want to show you where you’ll find it (And more importantly) we’re going to discuss what you can do with it.

When I first saw AI assessing students and it was suggested to me...

Jun 9, 2020

Every time I work with an online learning environment, I see teachers do the same thing...

It becomes a space for sharing files.  A virtual filing cabinet full of worksheets, readings, links to youtube and more.  The focus always seems to go to content.  Whether we’re using Moodle, Google Classroom or Teams.. the...

Jun 2, 2020

"2.6 - Information Computer Technology" - So I talk about computers right?

Focus Area 2.6 of the Australian Professional Standards for teachers, appears to be talking about all things computing.  At least when you take a first glance at the focus areas title.  

Many educators quickly respond to this focus area by...