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I dragged myself through co-pilot to develop revision notes and exam practice qs for my y10 child- secretly cursing that I’m using AI for an antiquated system of assessment 😡 #EduSkyAU

You’re All over it- though I’d need a crash course in what they mean- I could seriously get it wrong! Acronyms are bad enough 😂 #EduSkyAU

And then we rely on team sports on a weekend to fulfil all the skills acquisition- and involvement of parents that can be very emotive for parent and child #EduSkyAU

The more teachers I’ve worked with the more I’ve seen a need to “explicitly” teach them how to observe. Confidence is major barrier and knowing their pedagogical approach is good and will work. It takes strength to go against the grain and not fill the whole lesson with stuff #EduSkyAU

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Ok now someone is having too much fun playing on the emoji board 😂 (secretly jealous you can do that!) #EduSkyAU

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Jump in way too quick, we try to protect at every opportunity but then actually close off so many learning experiences in the process. Feeling frustrated and being upset are normal and only by experiencing them can we cope and adapt better #EduSkyAU

Ooh I hope it would lessen teacher burnout and they could also have the luxury of letting it be a time when they can do what they went into education for- being around children and having fun #EduSkyAU

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I think it often depends on the individual- play needs a safe environment where children can allow themselves to play. For many students play has not been demonstrated if they have trauma. They’ve sadly learnt in different ways- our role as educators is to then provide that safe space #EduSkyAU

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The biggest loss is interaction between students. There is no need to “explicitly” teach behaviours or collaboration etc. if you let children play they work out the social boundaries pretty quickly and develop strong sense of identity and empathy #EduSkyAU

Play normally brings happiness and a rush of endorphins that make you engaged. It also encourages risk because there’s safety in play, so new things can come about #EduSkyAU

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Good one for kids to design too. I used Top Trumps template design for way too many science concepts- maybe Spot It could be the next! #EduSkyAU

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My brother in law is the CEO of an enormous company in UK and credits his computer game playing at teaching him the best strategy in a board room over any education/ finance course/degree #EduSkyAU

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Ooh -I’m still terrible with Apple and Mac 😂 only use it for phone. Also can’t underestimate the magnificent SNES #EduSkyAU

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Nothing better than putting on your headphones and dancing like no one’s watching! #EduSkyAU

Oh yep-friend and I obsessed with sending adverts of old school video games that are up for sale! Miss my Sega and Commodore 64 #EduSkyAU

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Oh I’d love to say more often or even recently. I try to get Spotit out now and again at the dinner table. I actually feel I’m playing when I work with my kids on assignments- atoms with gummy drops and m&m and building Plato’s cave #EduSkyAU

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Well funded, and graduates who are well equipped and valued. Opportunity for self professional learning, supported by the system to adopt new innovative practice. And let’s focus on students feeling safe and enjoy their school experience rather then “get through it” #EduSkyAU

Maybe not rely on teachers to find their skills through some reel on an entrepreneur or inspirational leader. Innovative practices and how to enact them in education should be a core element of teacher training and then given value and time to adopt. #EduSkyAU

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This is hard because the rise of the education CEO is causing confusion with the role. Resources, culture, operations leave leaders in hard places. I really think if a creative leader is in a stable environment then magic will happen sadly though “master of all trades” is coming to mind #EduSkyAU

Stop seeing parents and communities as the enemies who are critiquing our work. They’re genuinely invested in the most important things in their life. open dialogue and respectful of what the child means to them and what the expectations are from educators, parents and students themselves #EduSkyAU

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“Transition years” actually make them meaningful, from primary- secondary- tertiary. Prepare them for the next rather than expecting them to adapt #EduSkyAu

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So much- because I’m tired of “evidence based” “ data informed” terminology to justify the sales pitch of an educational product. Maybe I’m more focused on the critical lens at which ppl should view the validity of the evidence 😂 #EduSkyAU

#EduSkyAU Team @eduskyauteam.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

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Join Prof Glenn Savage (UniMelb) for #EduSkyAU on Tue 27 May Designing Future Schools From co-design to evidence, leadership & bold policy—what must we create for what comes next? 5:30pm AWST / 7:30pm AEST

Designing Future Schools Tuesday 27 May 2025, 5:30pm AWST, 7:30pm AEST hosted by Professor Glenn Savage, Professor of Education Futures, University of Melbourne, VIC, #EduSkyAU

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Adriano Di Prato @adrianodiprato.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Join Professor @glennsavage.bsky.social (UniMelb) for #EduSkyAU on Tue 27 May: Designing Future Schools From co-design to evidence, leadership & bold policy—what must we create for what comes next? 5:30pm AWST / 7:30pm AEST

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Make it so it is compatible to my teaching and supports student learning. Science labs are packing, washing, setting up- I like to have things to hand and a bit of mess, mess is a reality and tidying up, taking care of environment is a skill in itself #EduSkyAU

I have issues with eduinflencers putting up unrealistic expectations on teachers. Most students don’t appreciate the ridiculous hours put in to make it a showcase. It can be seriously overwhelming for many students. Gosh teaching is hard enough #EduSkyAU

Try and make it like an environment they will use post school- as a specialist I like it to be a different space to others so they have a different mindset when they enter, they switch their science/STEM brains on #EduSkyAU

I’ve always been lucky and I think even more so as a specialist bc science labs are a bit special- living and breathing. I’ve let Ss write on desks, and make walls interactive- lets them have ownership of the space #EduSkyAU

Having to put up “necessary” posters to align with school systems- the Ss just stop engaging- #EduSkyAU

Not bad- I do like her stuff, I didn’t get really in until the 3rd section. I do know that it’s always a good read and about Carcasonne which I 💕

Anna @annaritzy.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

April and half of May’s book ☺️ took me a little longer- #EduSkybook

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Great convo check out @acsaedu.bsky.social podcast series on the rise of the educational coach- both in Aus and beyond #EduSkyAU

I came to it later in my career and it transformed the way I approached my work and epitomised teamwork. Those mentors are still such valuable people in my life #EduSkyAU

It helps you feel that you’re not the only one in the room- that you have a critical friend who makes you feel safe in the environment. I worked with Dr Stephen Brown and he challenged me in so many ways- I felt empowered and able to get to the crux of what I was intending #EduSkyAU

It’s takes a while to embrace reflective dialogue and requires trust from both parties. The time invested though is so worth it, but reflective dialogue is often a luxury and we can miss it and need to prioritise it #EduSkyAU

It’s transformative- if you have a coach you trust you find your productivity increases 10x because you really value their expertise and the relationship #EduSkyAU

Anna @annaritzy.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I know! The thing is associations have such value for money in terms of high quality PL- I want to shout that out!!! Evidence based and genuine peer review research #EduSkyAU

Anna @annaritzy.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I know right?! I just have to try and work out if there would be interest and costings- have got good links in UK so maybe! #EduSkyAU @thesherpa1066.bsky.social

Anna @annaritzy.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Ooh- have representatives in all districts, take staff on overseas study tours. #EduSkyAU

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Anna @annaritzy.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Always be a need to support our colleagues coming through. Also I’d love to help them have their meals ready when they get through the door, clean their homes and to take away some of the pressure between work and family #EduSkyAU