Implementing a Sport Education Unit within the Primary Setting
This session aims to share the potential benefits, and desired learning outcomes, of the Sport Education approach, while also sharing practical tips on how to implement this pedagogical approach within your upper Primary classroom. Through participation and interaction with this session, you will be introduced to the theoretical principles that underpin this approach to teaching […]
Creating a Safe Environment for Meaningful Learning
“I just needed more time for that lesson.” “My students just aren’t connecting.” “I wonder how I can get them to work together more during that lesson.” Do any of these quotes sound familiar as you reflect on your lessons. This session is for you. We will begin with methods for creating a foundational, safe, […]
Creating Classroom Connections from Day 1
“The relationship between student and teacher plays a large role in the trajectory of a child’s academic success and social development. Establishing a positive relationship with their teacher helps a student feel more comfortable and safe in their classroom environments.” This session aims to provide teachers (both classroom and specialist) with fun & engaging ideas, […]
Fostering Student Agency in Physical Education
Student agency refers to the provision of authentic, student-centered, meaningful experiences with the primary goal of helping students to direct their own learning. Some refer to this as using student voice. Why are you active?” Have you ever asked your students that….and listened? This simple question has so much potential for changing how we do […]
Taking Care of What Matters: Three Unique Approaches to Self-care
As teachers taking care of ourselves is more important than ever with increased job demands. We all know this and feel this. We also know that we should take time for ourselves, find time to move, and have space to decompress. We know this. But do we do it? The research would suggest we want […]
The Transformative Impact of Leadership Coaching Habits
You have probably built a successful career around being knowledgeable, approachable, and above all, helpful. Yet now you are drowning in a never-ending to-do list and surrounded by a team of people that feel they need your involvement in everything. You promised you wouldn’t intervene in that last meeting, but you couldn’t help yourself. You […]
A Leader’s Main Responsibility is to Develop Leaders
The most important role that any leader has is to develop leaders. The most effective way to develop leaders is when senior leaders make their own development transparent and actively mentor aspiring senior leaders to participate in and lead whole-school change initiatives. By involving senior leaders in the development of aspiring senior leaders, they contribute […]
Student-Focused Learning: P.A.V.E. the Way to Learner Agency
Giving students choice in the classroom can feel uncomfortable for us as teachers and make us feel as if there is a lack of control. Knowing how to plan opportunities for learners to have agency in their learning gives us the confidence to make this shift in teaching and learning. In this session, learn how […]
Promoting an Inclusive Approach with Tips on Accessibility using Technology
In this presentation, Joe Dale will explore a range of tools that help all learners to access their learning. Session outline: Natural reader in Chrome and iOS Speak Selection in iOS Use Immersive Reader on Websites Helperbird for Chrome and for Google Docs Microsoft Lens for digitizing worksheets Grab Image Text with Google Keep and […]
Beyond Blocks: First Step In Coding With HTML And CSS
Given how widespread technology is, teaching coding has become a fundamental and future-proof skill. While block-coding can offer an easy introduction, text-based coding with HTML/CSS is important for student growth so they can move past the blocks, become familiar with a real coding environment, and build a foundation that has no limitations. This webinar outlines […]