Navigating the Classroom Seas - Lessons from Downunder on Inclusive Education

As educators, we're all too familiar with the daily challenges of managing a classroom full of diverse learners. Whether you're in Brisbane or Auckland, the struggle to create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and engaged is universal.

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Darshana Amarsi
What is financial literacy 💸 and how to teach it in school

Financial literacy is a crucial life skill, and it’s declining. Several leading educators want it included in the curriculum, with some states and schools having done so. For those yet to, this cheat sheet will help explain how financial literacy can be taught and where it fits in the curriculum.

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Darshana Amarsi
Empowering Change: The Stand-Up Project

In 2016, based on our joint passion for indigenous culture, we formed Didgeridoo Australia to share  and inspire others. We wanted to promote a clearer understanding of First Nations cultures within Australia, to raise the profile of this cultural treasure that is often overlooked in Australian society.

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Darshana Amarsi
Making failure fun - the classroom concept building confidence in kids

Teaching Aussie kids it’s okay to fall short - and sometimes failure can even be fun - is the centrepiece of an innovative new program aimed at building confidence in the classroom. Authors Adam Wallace and Ingrid Laguna have teamed up for the school incursion which has been swamped by demand since its launch.

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Darshana Amarsi
At Didgeridoo Australia we love sharing Culture

In 2016, based on our joint passion for indigenous culture, we formed Didgeridoo Australia to share  and inspire others. We wanted to promote a clearer understanding of First Nations cultures within Australia, to raise the profile of this cultural treasure that is often overlooked in Australian society.

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Darshana Amarsi
There was an old lady who learned how to code

Introducing the world of coding to 5-10 year olds can be daunting, confusing and overwhelming, yet even our youngest students are capable of understanding coding if we provide it in the right context. Many teachers overlook this age group, believing they lack the capabilities to understand code, its use and how to write, edit and debug it effectively.

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Darshana Amarsi
Unlocking the Future of Education at the National Education Summit Brisbane

In the fast-changing world of education, keeping up isn't just a goal—it's a must. The National Education Summit Brisbane is a great opportunity for educators looking to stay on top of these changes. Taking place on Friday 2 – Saturday 3 August at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, this event is packed with insights, resources, and networking chances that can help educators transform their approach.

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Darshana Amarsi
Must-Haves for Every STEM Classroom: edMinds Robotics & Coding Kit

The Australian education landscape is rapidly evolving, and educators everywhere are seeking innovative ways to prepare students for the future. At the forefront of this movement is the exciting world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, with a particular emphasis on robotics and coding.

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Darshana Amarsi
Do You Dare to Be a Rockstar Teacher? Beyond the Classroom Australia Will Support You to Harness Your Star Qualities.

Last year Beyond the Classroom Australia launched a new program – Dare To Be A Rockstar Teacher taking the well-being sector of education by storm with this bespoke program.

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Darshana Amarsi
Environmental Literacy

For young people in Australia, digital literacy is no longer just an advantage – it’s a necessity. Children are entering online spaces earlier in life than ever before, and risks in the digital world evolve quickly. As a result, the fast-moving world of digital literacy education is often left on the backburner.

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Darshana Amarsi
Digital Literacy by eSmart

For young people in Australia, digital literacy is no longer just an advantage – it’s a necessity. Children are entering online spaces earlier in life than ever before, and risks in the digital world evolve quickly. As a result, the fast-moving world of digital literacy education is often left on the backburner.

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Darshana Amarsi
Assessing AI: A Report Card for Artificial Intelligence in Australian Education

Permission granted. Just as teachers were breaking for the holidays in December 2023, the Australian Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools [1] was released, lifting the blanket ban of ChatGPT in public schools to give way to an enabling policy that empowers educators to bring AI into their classrooms. 

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Darshana Amarsi
Exploring the role of technology in Design for Learning

Technology can be used to expand opportunities for students to participate in deep learning and inspire creative reimagining of what learning looks like – but there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.

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Darshana Amarsi
Three entitlements all first year teachers should be aware of

Essay grading is a daunting task, and for most teachers, it can take up a significant chunk of the day. But with online essay grading software becoming more advanced, Remboint director Dr Robert Williams says that teachers can potentially save hours of their time, leaving them free to focus on more individual areas of improvement.

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Darshana Amarsi
The Lunchbox Revolution: Cultivating Aussie Changemakers to Slash Food Waste

Every day in Australian schools, overflowing bins hold the remnants of uneaten lunches and food scraps. This wasted food represents not just a financial burden, but a missed opportunity to equip our future generation with the knowledge and values to create a more sustainable future.

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Darshana Amarsi
Automated Essay Grading in Australian Schools

Essay grading is a daunting task, and for most teachers, it can take up a significant chunk of the day. But with online essay grading software becoming more advanced, Remboint director Dr Robert Williams says that teachers can potentially save hours of their time, leaving them free to focus on more individual areas of improvement.

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Darshana Amarsi
Reimagining personalised learning through EdTech

In classrooms across the world, educators are at a crossroads where technology, learning methodologies, and culture intersect. Classrooms of the past stand in stark contrast to today’s dynamic environments.

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Darshana Amarsi
Beat Burnout & Boost Retention: Can AI keep teachers from leaving the classroom?

With 72.4 percent of Australian educators planning their early departure from the field according to Monash University  research, the time to tackle the education burnout crisis is far overdue.

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Darshana Amarsi
Bringing Australia's Stolen Generations history into classrooms

Now more than ever it's important that we encourage and promote truth-telling in our classrooms. The Healing Foundation, together with Stolen Generations survivors and curriculum specialists, have done a lot of the work for you, with the updated, expanded and curriculum v9 aligned, 'Stolen Generations Resource Kit for Teacher and Students' ready to be used by educators across the country.

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Darshana Amarsi
National Education Summit Offers Free Workshops And Seminars

As the biggest K-12 curriculum-focused education event on the annual calendar, the National Education Summit (taking place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 14 to 15 June 2024) offers educators an exciting platform for professional development, skills enhancement and networking.

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Darshana Amarsi