BYF00Integrating yoga into the classroomCourse rating:

This workshop will cover -A practical session exploring the poses -Physical benefits of particular yoga postures -History of Yoga -Different types of Yoga -Yoga philosophy -Meditation techniques -Yoga teaching techniques -Safe routines to teach from 5 min-50 mins -Visual and theory notes. As a popular method of healthy lifestyle in our culture, introducing students to yoga in school teaches them More

CCT00Creating Core Teaching Strategies in Stage 6 PlaybuildingCourse rating:

Dr. Christine Hatton is a co-trainer for the Stage 6 Playbuilding workshop. The workshop will explore effective ways for teachers to construct core playbuilding strategies in the Preliminary Year which create the foundational skills, knowledge and understanding for the HSC Group Performance. The workshop will practically unpack how these units of work can be created to ensure that there is pedagog More

This course will demonstrate some of the creative ways to utulise Photoshop for drawing and illustration. Participants will learn through the application of simple tools that they are able to create illustrations that can be used in a variety of different educational situations. This course will focus upon a variety of different tools such as the use of vectors, pens tools, custom shapes and the c More

GAT00Mastering Drama Games and WarmupsCourse rating:

This course looks at the structures and management required to achieve creative focus in the classroom. It involves games, practical structures and playbuilding techniques from a concrete to a complex abstract level. Focus is one of the key elements of drama. When taught well, students are able to stay in their work and develop it to more complex levels. More

HDI00HSC Drama Individual Project SuccessCourse rating:

This project is worth 30% of your senior students' results and it is crucial that they get a strong start now for next year. This course will focus on how to prepare an 'A' range project and then use the process and logs to achieve it. Participants will learn how to develop and monitor these works for optimum success with your year 11 students as they prepare to begin their individual projects. More

HEA00HSC Essays and Dramatic PracticeCourse rating:

The drama essay is a text type of its own, that has a more personal voice but is still formal in register. The structure, content and style requirements need to be scaffolded for students. In this course you will be given practical advice and resources to teach the essay in both components of the theory examination. More

IDP00HSC Individual Design Project - Short Cuts for Non ArtistsCourse rating:

Individual design projects in drama can often have incredible ideas that are poorly presented. This course will assist you to teach your drama students to easily convey complex ideas in evocative, visually complex and suggestive methods. You will confidently create and utilise a new design vocabulary with your students after this course. Involving 'hands on' design and layout work that is then dir More

IPS00Classroom Playbuilding in PracticeCourse rating:

How do students become proficient at making their own dramas using theme playbuilding conventions and techniques and different narrative structures? And, how do teachers effectively lead this important learning in the classroom? This workshop considers these questions and will practically unpack the critical issues and challenges for teachers. It will deconstruct the learning process and will expl More

MDB00MAC Digital BasicsCourse rating:

Lose the anxiety of using a MAC with a relaxed and friendly approach to utilising the digital software that comes with your MAC. In this course we will explore the MAC Interface & Keyboard; Setting up printers; Understanding system preferences, Saving your files & file management; Burning DVDs & CDs and backing up your files. The course will also explore the basics of iPhoto, iMovie & iDVD. Gain t More

Sarah created the Performing an Essay methodology a number of years ago and has developed it into a major drama education tool in the ensuing years. In this workshop participants will explore how to teach its conventions and techniques to Stage 6 students. Teaching strategies include a variety of improvisations that illuminate a theatre practitioner’s practices and plays in relationship to a ru More

PHE00Photoshop ElementsCourse rating:

Photoshop Elements is an essential program to edit and create basic graphics in your classroom. Learn to harness basic skills in image editing, create gif images for websites, colour correction, and utilise the tools in Elements. Participants will become familiar with Photoshop Elements interface and tools.Photoshop Elements software is included on all laptops issued by the State Government and is More

PLA00HSC Group Project SuccessCourse rating:

Playbuilding is the cornerstone of drama teaching and determines the quality of much of students' assessable work. This course acknowledges the importance of this technique and advances teachers' considerable skills in the area, with new techniques and ideas from here and around the world. Martial arts, internal psychology, performance art, contact improvisation and dance are introduced to teacher More

How do English, Drama and History students use the Audacity program on their laptop? How could students do oral assessment tasks, create radio scripts, customised special effects tracks for drama productions, reviews of plays for Drama log books or historical recounts for assignments? This is a structured course of practical exercises on the Audacity platform covering the importing of sound files, More

SMA00Stop Motion AnimationCourse rating:

A practical course where you will create a stop motion film using animation software. Teachers will be provided with a teaching framework to take back into the classroom. A program outline, visual resources and worksheets will be to make this a workable unit in the classroom. Teachers will work in small groups, developing a narrative, map out a storyboard, create set & characters for their film, More

The most important factor contributing to the teaching and learning in schools is the teacher. As teachers we are always searching for ways in which to develop the learning of our students. This course draws on the research of John Hattie to present the most effective teaching practices and how to develop them in the classroom. Teachers will be provided with a number of strategies and methods for More

THM00Teaching HSC MonologueCourse rating:

An individual project for the HSC based course for teachers managing performance projects. The most popular project choice for the HSC can be difficult for teachers to supervise without directing. This course will not only provide strategies for supervising this project to success but will also free up the teacher's time because its strategies are student based. The participants will receive a res More

A one day practical workshop experientially exploring some of the fundemental principles of Jacques Lecoq's actor training. Teachers learn through participation. Areas of study include - neutral mask, the elements, and materials. More

VPI00Video production in the classroomCourse rating:

The trainer for the day is an experienced short film maker. During this course you will be introduced to all aspects of the video production process. From planning & storyboarding, to shooting raw footage, tips for lighting, sound and production through to the digital editing process. By the end of the day you will have produced a 30 second advertisement. This process can become the basis of a More