dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 23/12/2025#babyrugdog and his cousin Wally. 000
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 26/10/2025Excellent way to spend a weekend! 010
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 22/10/2025 Best typing apps/progs for primary/elementary students - free or paid…and go. #educhat #edu 010
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Came across this beastie wandering in the laundry. 120
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Bit of damage from this round of freaky weather. 020
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 30/06/2025Started in Perth, ended in Sydney. Whirlwind weekend back home. 020
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 03/06/2025A1: We play games all the time. Whether board, video or sporting. It’s a big part of who we are as a family. #eduskyAU 010
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 01/06/2025I saw this tonight - absolutely stunning 010
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Cheers for having me. Great chatting. #eduskyAU 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Oh absolutely not, no sages on the stage. PAR is so much more than that. It is collaborative and offers opportunities for all to make changes through a cycle of plan, design, reflect, change etc. #eduskyAU 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025It is all to do with agency. Agency drives design decisions. #eduskyAU 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025I too think it has a lot to do with creating agentic learners, both students and teachers. If you don't know how to use agency, how can you teach it/apply it. This can be taught/learned. #eduskyau 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Absolutely. It might be the only thing that they feel they can control, because everything else is mandated. #eduskyau 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025A6: Yes, it is a no brainer. There needs to be upskilling to enable teachers, which enables students. Opportunities such as Participatory Action Research in classroom spaces that allow for genuine interactions and ideas to occur are important, but need skilling prior to. #eduskyAU 150
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Qu 6 - Final Question - Should there be more professional learning, staff, or student input about how to design classroom spaces? #EduSkyAU @eduskyteam.bsky.au 230
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025That's so cool. And so powerful for students (and teachers). #eduskyAU 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025I always find it interesting when teachers don't allow students to reconfigure desks when working in a space. I often wonder what drives their decisions in saying 'no'. #eduskyAU 130
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Absolutely. It is also about future proofing - showing the next group of students that they have the opportunity to do the same. #eduskyAU 130
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025The idea that it is a shared negotiation is so important. Even young students can say what works for them as learners. #eduskyAU 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Yes, stay in touch. Super keen to help out. #eduskyAU 140
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025A5: For me, it is about function over aesthetics. For the students, they need to feel that their voices are heard, whether acted upon or not (dependent on many things). Students don't need to make all of the design decisions, but they are capable to offering their perspectives, even young. #eduskyAU 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Qu 5 What allowances do you give students in designing the classroom space? #EduSkyAU @eduskyteam.bsky.au 330
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025I would be so keen to see the results. That was a focus of my thesis, but with Year 6. #eduskyAU 140
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025This is true. When we think about it, we are all nested in constraints - whether leadership, council, government. It is ever changing. #eduSkyau 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025This is true. I even have teachers at my school who have home rooms, but these are also used throughout the day for other purposes - clubs, meetings etc. It is a constant negotiation of spaces. #eduskyAU 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025An interesting thought - 'Insta' worthy classrooms comes across as the recognition of how online platforms can drive performative designs. #eduskyau 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Oh same. I was lucky enough to work in a new build school, so had a say in one of the buildings. I miss that building a lot - it was perfect. #eduskyAU 130
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025A4: I have autonomy in that I can rearrange the furniture in the space, I can make decisions that affect the day to day use of the space. I cannot choose all of the furniture or the amount (quota), or whether the furniture suits what I need it for. So, I have some autonomy. #eduskyAU 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Qu 4 How much autonomy or agency do you have with your classroom space or furniture? #EduSkyAU @eduskyteam.bsky.au 330
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025I had a makeshift STEM room last term. I think my desks moved 4-6 times a day depending on the task and the students. I love the flexibility of doing that. #eduskyAU 130
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Would love to hear your thoughts about classrooms spaces, especially in your area of education. #eduskyau 140
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025I always giggle when I see new classroom spaces that have never had an educator run their eyes over the design. There's something to be said about this process. #eduskyau 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Ah yes, when pedagogy and architecture are misaligned. I found the whole idea of post industrial education fascinating - the idea of this misalignment crops up a lot! #eduskyau 140
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Welcome to the chat @mattoman71.bsky.social Great to see you on here. #eduskyau 070
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025So true. Look at all of the Kevin 07 halls that were built - poor quality, zero acoustics, all on a small small budget, so not the best for the purpose. #eduskyau 020
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Yes, this is huge. Primary often have a better option in that respect, although a lot of primary spaces are multi purpose too. #eduskyAU 130
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025A3: Edwards (2005/2007) refers to constraints as part of nested agency, where we negotiate - in this case space and the use within. Schools are full of constraints, from policies, procedures and history. Each plays its role in how spaces are used and how they can be altered. #eduskyAU 130
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Qu 3 What are some of the constraints you face when designing your classroom space? #EduSkyAU @eduskyteam.bsky.au 340
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Bravo. I love looking at the architecture of buildings! #eduskyAU 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Sure is. I want to know the how and what about the buildings and spaces within. Who designed them? #eduskyau 130
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Keen to hear from other educators about their learning spaces. Jump on to the #eduSkyAU chat happening now. 030
dothinkeducate.bsky.social @dothinkeducate.bsky.social · 20/05/2025I despise the 'Insta' classrooms, the K-mart classrooms etc. They are unfortunately here to stay due to SM influence. However, they are not grounded in quality research and are simply faddish and wasteful. #eduskyAU 130
