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@fearlesskarma.bsky.social

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Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Apr 16

Louder for the people up the back.

The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · Apr 15

Understanding how the brain functions is important for teachers. We surveyed more than 500 early childhood educators about their neuroscience knowledge.

Students are neither left nor right brained: how some early childhood educators get this ‘neuromyth’ and others wrong

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Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Apr 16

Definitely planning to use this real world event in my Science classes when we talk genetics, CRISPR, ecosystems, and importantly, ethics.

There's a lot to unpack.

The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · Apr 15

Claims of ‘bringing back’ any species take away focus from proven solutions that can actually fix the extinction crisis.

‘De-extinction’ of dire wolves promotes false hope: technology can’t undo extinction

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Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Mar 9

Hoping to join in. Getting dinner on the table has been taking priority.

Adriano Di Prato @adrianodiprato.bsky.social · Mar 7

GROWTH vs. FIXED MINDSET: Rethinking Thinking

Join us for #EduSkyAU on Tuesday 11 March, with guest host @mattoman71.bsky.social.

Inspired by Carol Dweck’s Mindset, we’ll explore how beliefs shape learning.

⏰ 5:30pm AWST | 7:30pm AEST | 8:30pm AEDT

#EduSkyAU

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Mar 9

I voted early.

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 29

Thanks. 😊

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 29

A lot of it is streamlined. I add in assessment details into weekly emails. It's rare for caregivers to get two emails from me about whole class stuff. It sounds like you communicate with your students' caregivers in other ways if this is extra.

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

Thank you @mattpitman.com.au and @eduskyauteam.bsky.social for a great first #EduSkyAU chat.

Will need to look into @deck.blue for the next one. Missed so many interesting side conversations.

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

A6: Making connections can also test personal and professional boundaries.

Be sure to know what your rights and responsibilities are in your contract/award.

Any compromises to boundaries need to be sustainable otherwise it's going to be exhausting.

#EduSkyAU

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

Typo.

As well as an errant autocorrect. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

A typical was bound to happen. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

A5: Prompt responses are not immediate responses. There's a difference and sometimes I have reminded parents that high school teachers have other classes to teach during the day as well as other responsibilities.

##EduSkyAU

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

A5:
- Welcome email with my name, expectations of students, and encouraging caregivers to contact me with concerns.
- One weekly update of the class.
- One week notice of in-class assessments.
- Take Home assessments also get an email on release and submission dates.
- Prompt responses.
#EduSkyAU

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

It ultimately helps with productivity.

I must sound like an economist right now.

#BlueSkyAU

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

A4: I'm not a social butterfly but at the same time happy to help with advice or collaborate on planning a unit or writing an assessment.

Ultimately, I don't mask who I am at work. However, I do separate work from home. 2/2

#EduSkyAU

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

A4: I meet deadlines set with colleagues and not leave things to the last minute. It also means I don't over commit.

I fiercely protect my work life balance and moreso now that I'm a parent.

I don't do office chat beyond small talk. I want to do my work at work, not home.

1/2

#EduSkyAU

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

But they work so well together.

It's also a delicate balance during assessment and feedback cycles.

#EduSkyAu

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

A3: Connection to a class isn't just students to teacher but also student with the other students. The latter needs scaffolding and nurturing to occur. It's ludicrous to expect kids to come to class with the skills to do this in any sized school. Personality clashes exist. #EduSkyAU

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

A3: I use lots of low stakes collaborative work to answer questions I pose to the whole class. I group students differently for tasks via Think, pair share. Shoulder partners. Birthday month groups, (some months need to be broken into weeks sometimes). 1/2
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Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

I find being predictable to be the most efficient way to buld trust. The kids know that I'll learn their name like all their other teachers. What they really want to know is whether they'll be safe and treated fairly before anything else.

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

Thank you for saving me the ask. 😅

#EduSkyAU

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

Q2:
1) Predictable routine.
2) Clear expectations and goals.
3) Consistent equitable, (IEPs need to be followed), consequences for inappropriate choices/actions.
4) Praise of specific positive choices/actions.
5) Calm and safe classroom.
6) Collaborative tasks.

#EduSkyAU

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

Thanks. There's a few familiar names in the mix here. ##EduSkyAU

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

A1: Connection means that there is a respectful relationship in the context of the roles of teacher and student. It's not a friendship but something that allows both parties to view each other as people with value. Without it means conflict, a lot of paperwork, and a lack of time. #EduSkyAU

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 28

Hi #EduSkyAU from Perth. Science and Mathematics teacher.

Mags @fearlesskarma.bsky.social · Jan 15

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