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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Awesome job, @amiefabry.bsky.social! That was a thought provoking chat. You are a superstar! #EduSkyAU

Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

A6 If we took play as seriously as productivity, society would be much richer! Play feels like an indulgence for adults in Western society, but it shouldn't. Teachers especially feel this pressure. We'd see more innovation, well-being, and joy. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

"Innovation is often about working out which rules are helping and which are getting in the way" #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

A5 If play were a design principle: no A-E grades, strong skill focus, flexible timetable, more PBL/CBL. Assessment would be mostly formative, students show learning, highly individualised, and much more autonomous. Learning would truly thrive! #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

"High challenge, low threat". This is the space to play in! #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

"Play invites risk, humour, rebellion, delight" #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

This! Play as a tool for connection! #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

A4 Playful mindsets ignite creativity! In freedom, "what if" questions spark innovation. Applying a "yes, and" attitude in groups fosters true collaboration, building on ideas rather than shutting them down. It's a powerful shift! #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

When we lose wonder, we lose a love of learning, too! In my role, we do field trips with students. Last week we went out to Shark Bay. The amount of questions that happen when students have wonder...as my boss Suzy would say that is #therealclassroom. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

A3 When play is minimised, we lose the love & autonomy of learning. As one student put it last week, "school is like a jail." Learning should be joyful, not a confinement! This stifles natural curiosity & deep engagement. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

This! "Like breathing with half a lung" #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

A2: Tough question! I believe deep learning can happen without play, but play offers unique, unexpected learning opportunities. For teens/adults, I picture play as unrestricted time to experiment & learn, fostering deeper engagement & novel insights. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

A1 I play quite often! It can feel awkward to embrace play as an adult, but once you let go of that initial hesitation, there's a real sense of freedom. You truly discover new facets of yourself and unlock unexpected creativity. It's a powerful experience! #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Adam here from Whadjuk Noongar boodja in the south of Perth. The weather has become cold and wet this week and we had thunder and lightning earlier today. #EduSkyAU

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Moshing Chris @moshingchris.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Federal Government could very simply and relatively cheaply assist parents and students by delivering school lunches. It’s nation and future building by ensuring nutrition equity. What is also often unspoken is what Government can do to help secure time for parents. #EduSkyAU #auspol

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#EduSkyAU Team @eduskyauteam.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

🎈When did you last really play? 🎨 Join @amiefabry.bsky.social for #EduSkyAU on Tuesday 3 June as we explore how playful mindsets can transform learning, teaching & leading. 📅 5:30pm AWST | 7:30pm AEST Let’s reimagine education through play.

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Allowing educators to try and fail lightly! #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

A3 Play is fun! So we miss the love of learning. So much incidental learning happens through play. And we all like to play! Or at least we used to. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

This! How might governments become enablers of change? #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

1. Provide equitable funding. 2. Use their influence to bring like-minded people to collaborate. 3. Support initiatives suggested. 4. Bipartisan long-term support. 5. Help provide systemic change for other deep-rooted problems. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

For me, we must first ask the question, what is the purpose of the school of the future? For me, there must be an emphasis on intra & entrepreneurial skills. Schools must lean into student strengths. Schools must be personalised. Learning should be hands-on, connected and authentic. #EduSkyAU

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Adriano Di Prato @adrianodiprato.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Not long now until tonight's @eduskyauteam.bsky.social #EduSkyAU chat with the amazing @glennsavage.bsky.social. Join from 5:30pm AWST | 7:30pm AEST

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Adam joining from Shark Bay, Western Australia. On a field trip with students and staff from Merredin College. Currently sitting in shorts eating coconut. 🥥 #EduSkyAU

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#EduSkyAU Team @eduskyauteam.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

The #EduSkyAU team would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia.

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#EduSkyAU Team @eduskyauteam.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Welcome to #EduSkyAU chat. Our guest host tonight is @glennsavage.bsky.social, encouraging us to talk about designing future schools. TIPS 1) Click on the #EduSkyAU hashtag & select Latest 2) Use the hashtag in all posts & replies 3) Respond to Q1 by using A1 in your response

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

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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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

A6: Tricky one! I think PL should focus on student agency and social constructivist approaches—the classroom design often follows. But I don’t think it’s either/or. With the right mindset, we can do both: rethink teaching and the spaces we teach in. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

A5: At one school, we transformed the library into a range of learning spaces—with a student working party leading the redesign, guided by teachers. Giving students a voice made the spaces more meaningful, and they loved them. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

A4: I’m not in a school now, but as a high school teacher, autonomy over space was often a battle. In schools with flexible setups, I could adapt the room to suit each class—this made a huge difference in supporting the learning. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

A3: In high school, the biggest constraint is shared spaces. You’re often limited by what colleagues are comfortable with—so even if you want flexible, student-centred layouts, it can default back to traditional setups. Collaboration is key. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

A2: I’m not really into the ‘Insta’ classroom trend. I focus more on the learning experience than the aesthetic. I’m inspired by ideas like Jessica Vance’s Learning Walls—spaces that support thinking, not just styling. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

A1: I lean into social constructivist approaches, so I usually group desks—if they’re fixed. But I’ve been lucky to work in schools with flexible furniture, which is ideal. Layout depends on the learning goal, not just the room. Flexibility is key. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Hey everyone. Adam joining from Whadjuk Noongar boodja (in the south of Perth). The weather took a cool dip this week, although the sun was out and shining again during the day. #EduSkyAU

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#EduSkyAU Team @eduskyauteam.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

1 hour to go to #EduSkyAU chat! Here are a few tips & tricks to get you ready. 1) Click on the #EduSkyAU hashtag and select Latest to follow the live chat (the feed has a delay!) 2) Use the #EduSkyAU hashtag in all posts and replies 3) When responding to a Q1, use A1 in your response

Agency in Classroom Design, Tuesday 20 May 2025, 5:30pm AWST, 7:30pm AEST hosted by dothinkeducation.bsky.social, JS STEM Coordinator, South Coast NSW, #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

I have met so many adults with #dyslexia who have found LLMs such as ChatGPT life-changing. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

A6: This links to last week’s chat with @mbennettcoach.bsky.social. Tech coaches make a huge difference. I was in that role, and it’s the best way to support teachers in using AI tools responsibly and equitably, meeting them where they are and helping them grow. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

This! It's amazing how many students have come to see using AI as 'cheating'. When done right, it's "a companion on the learning journey"! #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

A5: In a past role, I supported a HASS project where students brought historical characters to life with AI—creating images, adding voice with text-to-speech, and combining them in video all using AI. It boosted engagement and helped low-literacy students shine. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

A4: Bias in AI is inevitable, for now. That’s why the human element is essential. These tools offer powerful teachable moments around data, ethics & representation. With teens especially, we must talk about the risks of image gen & responsible use. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

A3: Start with curiosity, not complexity. Use real-world examples relevant to students’ lives and scaffold skills over time. Co-create with students, embed culture, and ensure tools reflect diverse identities. Make AI literacy inclusive by design. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

A2: For rural & remote Indigenous students, AI, if internet access allows, can offer truly individualised learning. Imagine a tutor that knows each student's needs, interests, and culture. That’s the future I see: personalised, contextual, and equitable. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

A1: Not in a school now, but early challenges included determining age-appropriate use of tools like ChatGPT. System-level restrictions limited access, but being in an independent school gave us the freedom to explore and lead. #EduSkyAU

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Kaya everyone! Adam here from Whadjuk Noongar boodja in the south of Perth. The weather has cooled down this last two weeks, but it was fairly warm today. #EduSkyAU

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Sandy (PhD) 🇦🇺 🙋‍♀️☀️- EmpowerGenZ with high expectations @drsandynicoll123.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Join #EduSkyAU tonight with Dan on #AI A great topic I will be travelling to my next destination 🚄🚄 so not expecting to be live… I love we can catch up on chats later #auspol #edusky #education #equity

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#EduSkyAU Team @eduskyauteam.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Less than 1 hour to go to #EduSkyAU chat! Here are a few tips & tricks to get you ready. 1) Click on the #EduSkyAU hashtag and select Latest to follow the live chat (the feed has a delay!) 2) Use the #EduSkyAU hashtag in all posts and replies 3) When responding to a Q1, use A1 in your response

Empowering everyone: Equity & Access with AI, Tuesday 6th May 2025, 5:30pm AWST, 7:30pm AEST, hosted by Dan Bowen, Technology Strategist, Microsoft Australia, #EduSkyAY

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Adam Brooks @brookssensei.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Hey #EduSkyAU #EduSky This is for next week’s #EduSkyAU chat. What is your favourite Equity in Education Research?

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