Virtual Reality: Enhancing Learning Outcomes Beyond the AI Hype 

In the current educational landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominates the conversation. While AI undoubtedly holds potential, another powerful technology is quietly revolutionising student learning: Virtual Reality (VR).

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Darshana Amarsi
From Adversary to Ally: Rethinking AI in Schools

In just a few short months, generative AI has burst onto the scene and promised to upend education as we know it. Headlines declared that teachers were relics of the past—AI could now teach our students, finally realising the long-elusive dream of personalised learning for all

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Darshana Amarsi
How Do I Boost Staff Wellbeing Without Adding More to My Plate?

By making small but strategic shifts in how your team works, you can reduce burnout, improve productivity, and create a school culture where people feel valued and energised. When staff feel supported, they are not only more engaged, but they also bring their best selves to work, leading to stronger teams and better outcomes for students.

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Darshana Amarsi
The Rise, Fall and Rise Again of AI

When I first got access to ChatGPT I lost my mind with excitement. I couldn’t believe what I witnessing. It felt like the calculator moment for text. Like all labour saving devices though, we didn’t use all the time it saved us frolicking in the fields playing guitar to each other, but doing even more work, being even more productive.

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Darshana Amarsi
Voice, Choice, and Innovation: Empowering Students Through Auditory Learning

In today’s fast-paced educational environment, students need flexible, engaging, and effective ways to learn. While traditional revision methods such as quizzes, notes, and past exams remain valuable, they no longer suffice on their own.

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Darshana Amarsi
The Brain and Reading: A Team Effort

Did you know that reading is a skill our brains weren’t naturally wired to perform? Unlike spoken language, which humans have developed naturally over thousands of years, reading is a relatively recent invention in human history.

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Darshana Amarsi
Empowering the Next Generation: Achieving Impact in Education

The world is changing faster than ever, and young people need the right skills to confidently navigate their future.  Too often, they feel unprepared for the leap from school to the real world, and those supporting them struggle to find engaging and effective ways to help.

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Darshana Amarsi
I used to wake up at night worrying. Then I Started Doing This.

Leadership in education is often equated with constant availability. Be present. Be accessible. Keep your door open. Yet, at what point does this expectation shift from dedication to depletion?

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Darshana Amarsi
Building Inclusive Classrooms through Neuroaffirming Strategies and Communication Supports for Diverse Learners

In today's educational landscape, creating truly inclusive learning environments requires more than just physical accommodation – it demands a deep understanding of neurodiversity and innovative approaches to support all learners.

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Darshana Amarsi
Compound interest explained

Compounding is the magic that helps grow your super!  The easiest way to think of it is a snowball rolling down a hill, getting bigger as it rolls. Every little bit helps.

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Darshana Amarsi
Maximise the impact of teaching assistants at your school today!

At Australian Teacher Aide, we believe that teaching assistants can have a profound impact on student learning when they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to support learning and teaching.

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Darshana Amarsi
Enhancing Capability in Education

In educational settings, relationships form the bedrock of daily interactions. Educators are inherently relational, focusing on nurturing and supporting both students and colleagues.

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Darshana Amarsi
Researching in a Modern High School Library

As a Teacher – Librarian with over 25 years experience in working across 3 different schools, I have, for many years, been concerned about how much our staff and students rely on Google to do their research. In the last few years, this concern has extended to social media sites as well.

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Darshana Amarsi
An Introduction to the Australian Teaching Assistant Professional Standards (ATAPS)

What role does the teaching assistant play in a student’s academic journey? Research shows that teachers are not trained to work with teaching assistants, and the lack of role clarity is one of the biggest concerns about teaching assistants (Jackson. C., et al. 2021).

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Darshana Amarsi
Rethinking Distance Education: The Need for Flexibility, Community, and Wellbeing

For many students, traditional classroom settings provide an excellent structure for learning. However, for others, a different approach is needed—one that allows them to pursue elite sports, explore creative passions, engage in hands-on learning, or learn from home due to personal or family circumstances.

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Darshana Amarsi
Overcoming Overwhelm: 3 Strategies for Educators and Leaders

For many educators, this uncertainty feels like a storm cloud looming overhead. The lack of clarity about the future, combined with the usual pressures of teaching, creates a perfect recipe for stress. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Darshana Amarsi
Why School Leaders Must Flourish to Thrive

Leadership in schools isn’t just about managing people and policies—it’s about shaping lives, inspiring communities, and navigating an increasingly complex world. The demands placed on school leaders are immense, from driving academic success to fostering a positive school culture.

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Darshana Amarsi
From Student Voice to Student Partnership: Building an Inclusive Education for All

Inclusive education requires shifting from traditional models of education, where students are passive recipients of knowledge, to collaborative models where students are active partners in shaping their learning experiences.

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Darshana Amarsi
The 5-Minute Leadership Coaching Framework: Why Great Leaders Coach, Not Manage

Enter the Leadership Coaching Framework—a simple yet transformative approach designed to help leaders break this cycle. At its core, this framework shifts the focus from managing tasks to empowering people.

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Darshana Amarsi
Building a Unified Approach to Wellbeing Communication in Schools

In today's educational landscape, fostering a culture of wellbeing is paramount. A holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing in schools involves not only educators and students but extends to the entire school community.

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Darshana Amarsi