Posts in Brisbane Conference
CREATIVITY MATTERS - throughout the curriculum

There are many different aspects to creativity and there is no one definition with which everyone is happy…

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Spawn Point: School libraries as safe zones of student well-being and inclusive practices

“What I like most about our library is that it is like a ‘safe zone’ for all students. Like in a video game when you spawn at your base, or on a certain ship no one can…

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Ensuring Extraordinary Outcomes for Young People with Language Disorder

For many decades there has been a lack of agreement regarding how to best describe children presenting with language difficulties (Bishop et al., 2016). This has subsequently led to….

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Practical Ideas for Integrating STEM

Children learn through play and discovery. Providing curious and interesting activities across the curriculum gives students opportunities to share their understanding and build…

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Resilience. Is it a “thing”?

In the world of education, we are passionate about our capacity to help our youngest, most vulnerable, most potential-filled humans to thrive…

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What happened to you? Trauma-informed behaviour support in schools

Schools today are grappling with many complex social issues which can impact negatively on student wellbeing and achievement.

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Creating a Culture of Kindness through Friendship Skills

Friendships are central to our students’ lives and are among the most important relationships they experience, in school and beyond.

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Change in the Library

Libraries thrive on change. Everyone has a story about the changes they have seen in their school library. Some of these stories are inspiring; tales of quickly taking up new technologies, building beautiful makerspaces…

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When and Where should we start teaching STEM?

Most educators would be well-accustomed to the acronym STEM, which has gained increasing prominence in educational language/terminology in recent years. STEM is not only about content knowledge, but a pedagogical approach to supporting students…

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Makerspaces and Student Wellbeing

When students engage in the many activities and opportunities provided in a Makerspace, they relax and have fun. It is non-threatening, no testing or grading!

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School Libraries During COVID-19

COVID-19 changed a lot about 2020. The massive and devastating impacts have been felt by families and communities around the world. There have also been many smaller impacts…

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