Screens That Eat Children
How did we end up with a device in every pocket, a screen in every hand? How did childhood change from a time of relative freedom, to a period of electronic tethering? This presentation invites you to rethink the story of digital technology, and to ponder how we came to build a global machine that […]
Toxic Work Places: Surviving, Thriving and Leaving a Legacy
In this session, we will explore the challenges and strategies for navigating toxic workplaces in the field of sports leadership. Drawing from real-life experiences as a director of sport and head of department, Rachel will share practical tips to not only survive but thrive in difficult environments. Learn how to maintain your personal well-being, build […]
Enhancing Students’ Conceptual Learning of Physical Education Territorial Invasion Games Through Student-Centred Approach
A common practice in the teaching and learning of Physical Education (PE) territorial invasion games is for teachers to design and conduct an end-of-unit culminating event to assess students’ competence and confidence in demonstrating skills and concepts learnt. Currently, culminating events typically take standardised one-size-fit-all formats with conventional equipment and rules specific to the games […]
Story Telling Through Learn to Swim
Early years and pre-school swimming doesn’t have to be intimidating, in this session I will share how to deliver learn to swim through well-known story books. Explore creative ideas and activities bringing confidence and fun to your pre-school swimming.
Street Smart: Personal Safety & Self Defense for Tweens & Teens
This presentation introduces educators to the basics of personal safety for students who are tweens and teens. As such students become more independent from the adults in their lives, it is important for them to develop a sense of personal safety. We will build awareness among teachers and coaches about how to convey the concept […]
Using Music and Tempo as a Key Tool in Teaching the Fundamentals Martial Arts Skills to Young Children
Music encourages children’s inclination to move, aiding their muscle development, strength, and balance. And when the tempo/rhythm is very entertaining, it gets children moving vigorously and enthusiastically. We have composed a series of songs with lyrics that help teach the fundamental skills of martial arts, getting children moving to the beats while working on a […]
Technology Enhancing A Learners’ Journey Through Inquiry
Technology Enhancing A Learners’ Journey Through Inquiry – Students connect and extend their wonderings to outside the classroom to aquire and flexibly use complex knowledge – Technology use in the classroom, reflecting on: choice of technological tool, collaboration with peers, dialougue with peers during the learning process, technology brordening audience opportunities outside of the classroom […]
What Exactly IS the Science of Reading?
The “Science of Reading” seems to be the new buzz term, but what exactly IS it? Join Rebecca as she walks you through the interdisciplinary body of research about reading and issues related to reading and writing. Learn what the science of reading is, what it is not, and most importantly how you can immediately […]
Inclusive and Engaging Puberty Education
The internet has drastically changed how and what students have access to. This means that how we teach Health and Sex Education must evolve as well. An inclusive and engaging puberty education program is skill-based, focuses on emotional literacy, and encourages curiosity, despite the awkwardness of it all. This workshop will overview setting classroom ground […]
Adaptability Quotient (AQ)
Adaptability Quotient (AQ) : In order to remain relevant in today’s “predictable unpredictability“, educators and school leaders must provide learners with authentic opportunities to understand and apply concepts across multiple disciplines, mediums, and contexts. Mentoring a disposition to be adaptable, critical thinkers, problem solvers and have the resilience-rigor not to always engage with clear solutions […]