AGT00Practical Strategies for Creating Engaged and Cooperative Classrooms - Online CourseCourse rating:

This ONLINE course is based on the best selling 'And Gladly Teach,' a teacher handbook for fostering student engagement and building cooperative classrooms. AGT is designed around a simple idea: that teachers want practical, easy-to-use examples of how to put the latest thinking on teaching into their everyday classrooms. Indeed the test for whether or not an activity made in into the book was not More

Use the tools and techniques of yoga, mindfulness, visualisation, relaxation, breathing and personal development exercises to build self-confidence, discipline, self-esteem, self-image, social development, physical well-being and emotional intelligence. More

BCP00BE CALM Program: Enabling Effective Teachers to Optimise Student PotentialCourse rating:

As a classroom teacher or as a member of the School Executive, are you putting in more effort and instead of receiving the rewards of effective teaching and flourishing students, finding yourself fatigued and stressed? Take advantage of latest Brain Science research and that of Positive Psychology. Learn how to permanently enhance your cognitive functioning, creativity and well being and that More

BM-00Creating a Quality Teaching and Learning ProgramCourse rating:

This course is a follow up to 'Creating a Quality Assessment Task', although it can also be attended in isolation. It will be particularly helpful to Early career Teachers who are building their accreditation documents, as well as teachers who are looking at ways to incorporate the Quality Teaching Framework and Syllabus bookend components into their units of work. Previously named "Backward Mapp More

The Textbook has served us well but it's time to move on. Focussing on the iPad and Apple's iBooks Author, learn how to find multimedia rich resources, assemble & create your own multimedia/interactive text book replacements & how to easily and effectively share your resources with your students & colleagues. Move beyond written assignments and tests and learn strategies to help you reduce your ma More

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

Use the tools and techniques of yoga, mindfulness, visualisation, relaxation, breathing and personal development exercises to build a positive learning environment in your primary (Year 3-6) years classroom. * Receive impactful exercises for Happiness, Self-Esteem, Positive Self-Talk, Gratitude, Confidence & Self- Image * Learn to build and foster a positive learning environment by incorporati More

CCI00Get Smart with SMARTboard - IWB Skills for the ClassroomCourse rating:

Has a SMARTboard taken up residence in your school, perhaps even in your classroom? Are you curious to touch it but have no time for reading through a manual or trawling through the Help Index? Are you an active rather than a passive learner? If yes, then this course was designed exactly for you. The style of the course is learning by doing and having some fun at the same time. It is suitable for More

This course will examine the facets of curriculum differentiation: to meet the needs of all learners in the class - content, processes, products and environments. In understanding each component of differentiation teachers will learn how they can plan, prepare, implement and evaluate the learning in their class. The content is what is to be taught; the processes are how it will be taught and learn More

Wondering how to improve teaching and learning across your school? This course will explore the benefits and importance of Learning Communities in schools and the enhanced teaching and learning that results from such teamwork. The Lesson Study Model will be explored as a means of developing teaching practice within schools. Teachers will also be taken through the Action Research model developed b More

CQA00Creating a Quality Assessment TaskCourse rating:

This course is for all stages of experience, especially Early Career Teachers who will benefit by adding a quality task to their Accreditation documents. During the day, you will gain a better understanding of how to write a Quality Assessment Task that aligns outcomes, context, task description and marking criteria. You will be able to code a task by looking for the key factors that make up a qua 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

DER00Digital Education Revolution :"One Note"Course rating:

One Note comes as a standard application on the Digital Education Revolution laptops, and is part of Microsoft Office 2007. It requires only a basic amount of computer skill and knowledge to make full use of its capabilities. Learn how to make your life easier with this amazing program which can be easily customised to suit personal, and subject specific needs. During this course you will learn ho More

DVI00Delivering Video and Audio in the Classroom - Online CourseCourse rating:

This ONLINE course will focus on the creation of digital video and audio that can be used to embed ICT outcomes into your KLA. Using free software such as Movie Maker and Audacity you will be given all the steps required to create digital video and audio that can then be used as assessment tasks in the classroom. This course is very hands on and you will be required to submit your finished vide More

In the recently-released Grattan Report on improving teacher performance, there was significant emphasis placed on the importance of focused observations of lessons and quality feedback to teachers. This two-day workshop will assist leaders in building observation and feedback skills as a strategy for ensuring consistent teaching and learning standards across your school. The National Profession More

The aim of this course is to examine elements of teaching which can be embraced by teachers to foster successful learning and a love of learning in students from K-12. The course will look at the characteristics of succeeful learning and the quintuplets of effective teaching: - Collaboration - Consultation - Communication - Laughter - Differentiation. In addition, strategies to help b More

GBI01Guiding behaviour in secondary schoolCourse rating:

This workshop discusses the link between development and behaviour. Techniques to identify behaviour problems in adolescents and practical strategies teachers can implement to help adolescents behave more appropriately in a variety of different situations are presented. Management strategies that can be used with students with additional needs will be outlined. Self-esteem and its links to behavi More

HEF00Highly Effective Feedback and Assessment StrategiesCourse rating:

Giving helpful feedback and creating meaningful assessment tasks while keeping up with correction and managing a successful work/life balance is one of the biggest challenges of teaching. This workshop offers practical and easy-to-implement strategies for making the most of assessment for you and your students. Based on groundbreaking recent research (Hattie, Timperlay etc.) and 'road tested' in c More

HOD00Head of Department OnlineCourse rating:

In the course Head of Department Online you will be guided through; read about; and respond to topics such as: approaches to leadership, managing difficult staff and evaluation. You will think about how you have learned to lead and gain insight into a range of Leadership Styles pertinent to the Head of Department role. I will ask you to reflect on your current role and leadership style. Managing d More

HOM00Habits of Mind in the ClassroomCourse rating:

This course is designed for all teachers who want to help their students think and behave more intelligently. Costa and Kallicks 16 Habits of Mind are dispositions that are skilfully and mindfully employed by characteristically successful people. This course introduces teachers to the Habits of Mind and demonstrates how these can be developed in the classroom. In a unique blend of face to fa More

This online course will introduce teachers to practical strategies for infusing the Habits of Mind into their classroom practice. Facilitated by James Anderson (Affiliate Director for Art Costa's Institute for Habits of Mind and Director of Mindful by Design) this course offers participates both new to the Habits of Mind and those already familiar with them a tailored learning path for further l More

HOM02Habits of Mind - Practical Classroom StrategiesCourse rating:

Suitable for teachers and school leaders that are either new to the Habits of Mind, or seeking to extend their current work, this highly practical two day workshop lays a solid foundation for your work with Habits of Mind. The Habits are explored through a wide range of practical classroom examples, while at the same time this exploration is bedded in a pedagogical framework that ensures meaningfu More

Introducing the Habits of Mind is easy, but to become a sustained part of classroom practice teachers need a way to infuse them meaningfully into daily classroom practice. This workshop develops these skills. This 2 day workshop takes teachers through the process of infusing Habits of Mind into their curriculum design process that improves BOTH content learning outcomes and students Habits of M More

HTG00How The Gifted Brain Learns Course rating:

This course is multi-faceted. We will explore some of the myths surrounding the gifted in the light of what neuro-science informs us. We will look at understanding intelligences and examine various theories, including Gardner's multiple intelligences and Gagne's model amongst others. Fundamental to this course will be how to challenge the gifted brain and address the issues of underachievi More

This essential one-day workshop provides an opportunity for teaching staff and coaches to review the characteristics of effective teaching and learning against the national Professional Standards for Teachers. During the workshop participants will explore how the Standards can support self-evaluation to inform personal and whole-school development plans. Participants will also build their skills More

IFE00iPad for EducatorsCourse rating:

With the Release of iOS5 - the operating system underneath the hood of the iPad, Apple took tablet computing to a new level. Are you getting the most out of your iPad and the power of iOS5? This is the perfect place to start for anyone new to iPads or iPhones. Learn the tips, tricks and apps that will convert you from newbie to knowledgeable in no time. A hands on course designed especially for te More

This course runs completely ONLINE using MOODLE 2.1. The course is designed to be completed over 5 weeks (1 hour per week) but you may work through it at a faster pace if desired. I will be checking your progress each week - as I can see your course - and will be providing you feedback on its progress. In this ONLINE workshop you will learn how to use all the major course building tools in Moodle More

MEN00Mentoring: How to introduce a mentoring plan for staff and students.Course rating:

Each participant will take part in practical workshops on the benefit of mentoring for both the mentor and the mentee. The material presented will examine the process by which a positive mentoring program can be established within a school or subject department. The process of establishing a mentoring program and the required infrastructure are also provided. This short course will also look at M More

MOA00Moodle AdvancedCourse rating:

For those who are familiar with Moodle. Participants will be given access to their own online teaching space in Moodle where they will be able to develop sophisticated quiz and assignment questions using video, sound and images. We will also examine how to administer a Moodle site including: enrolments, themes and custom setting for your Moodle site. More

MSE00Motivating, Engaging and Managing Students Effectively - Online CourseCourse rating:

This is a 6-week ONLINE course requiring 1-2 hours per week of input from participants. This course is both for competent secondary teachers who desire to improve their students' motivation and engagement and/or teachers who require more urgent assistance with student management. The course demonstrates links between rapport with students, lesson structure, engagement, praise and effective student More

The teen years are ones of risk taking, exploration, emotions and increased self-consciousness. Yet experienced educators know teens need structure, organisation and role modeling to ensure productive mental habits and enduring learning occur. In fact our students will need habits of mind and learning skills far beyond current society requirements. The brain’s natural learning systems can be co More

MTN00Moodle the next Level - Online CourseCourse rating:

This is an ONLINE course for those who are familiar with Moodle 1.9+. Participants will be given access to their own online teaching space in Moodle where they will be able to develop sophisticated quiz and assignment questions using video, sound and images. We will also examine a range of Moodle tools including Blogs, Wikis, Forums and the Book tool. You will also learn how to use the Moodle Grad More

ONT00"One Note", the Digital Education Revolution - Online CourseCourse rating:

This ONLINE course introduces One Note which is a standard application on the Digital Education Revolution laptops, and is part of Microsoft Office 2007 and later. It requires only a basic level of computer skill and knowledge to make full use of its capabilities. Learn how to make your life easier with this amazing program which can be customised to suit personal and subject specific needs. Durin More

Increasingly, in a world where knowledge itself is constantly growing and evolving, students need to develop a set of skills, behaviours and dispositions, or general capabilities that apply across subject-based content. This workshop will examine: what exactly is meant by personalisation; what aspects of schooling should we personalise; and which teacher and learner skills are needed to implement More

PE00Positive Education: Enhancing Student Wellbeing for Student LearningCourse rating:

What’s the connection between student wellbeing and learning? The research evidence is clear: when students feel positive about school, have good relationships with their teachers and peers, and see their learning as purposeful, they are more academically engaged and achieve more. This course outlines teaching strategies to embed the five PEPs pillars of positive psychology in the educational c 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

PST00Easy to Use Student-to-Teacher Feedback Strategies - Online CourseCourse rating:

Developing practical strategies for encouraging students to take more responsibility for their learning is a very important part of the feedback process. Indeed recent research (Hattie, Timperlay etc.) confirms something that many experienced teachers have suspected for a long time - that student-to-teacher feedback has one of the most transformative effects on student performance of any teaching More

SFT00Practical Strategies for Teaching Responsible BehaviourCourse rating:

Facilitated by the author of And Gladly Teach, the best selling guide to developing cooperative classrooms, this workshop explores strategies for creating a positive and productive working environment for students and teachers alike.Featuring highly effective, easy-to-implement classroom management techniques, resources & lesson-plans this course provides practical steps for teaching young people More

SMS00Motivating, Engaging and Managing Students EffectivelyCourse rating:

This is a 1-day face-to-face course. This course targets both competent secondary teachers who desire improved engagement with and management of students and secondary teachers who require more urgent assistance with student management. The course will present numerous strategies relevant to all secondary classrooms and demonstrate links between rapport with students, organization, engagement, p More

Success Secrets For Savvy Casual Teachers: How to get booked solid, make a real impact with every class, and get asked back again and again. Are you a casual relief teacher? Do you want more relief teaching days? Do you want to be a school's number one replacement teacher? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the students you teach? Then this seminar is for you! In this exciting More

STI00Surviving & Thriving in the First Years of TeachingCourse rating:

Teaching is a rewarding profession but can sometimes be overwhelming, particularly for beginning teachers. In this exciting one-day seminar you will learn: -how to get the most out of every teaching day - how to turn your mistakes, bungles and fumbles into successes - practical strategies for classroom organisation and management - tips for writing student reports - strategies f More

STL00Student Leadership: A training program and a different perspective to the established model Course rating:

This course will assist staff in either establishing a new model of student leadership or evaluating their current style and model. Each participant will take part in practical workshops on the benefit of establishing a program and the process by which a positive program can be established within a school. Suitable for teachers in charge of student leaders or interested in establishing a student 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

TAR00Transition and Retention of students: Some of the factors affecting student life at school.Course rating:

Two of the biggest problems students and schools face are transition from one phase of learning to the next and retaining students until the end of year 12. Within Australia around 200,000 young people leave school without the foundation skills they require in order to make a smooth transition to adult life. If we agree that twelve years of worthwhile learning is the benchmark then we need to do More

This day course addresses the roles and responsibilities of leaders and how this impacts on raising standards. Aspects the course will examine are: - How effectively school leaders set clear direction promoting high quality education? - Are challenging targets and systematic tracking of pupil performance used to raise standards? - Are approaches to school improvement open and do they More

TSF01Teaching strategies for improving student relationships and achievementCourse rating:

This highly experiential workshop demonstrates a number of practical and innovative teaching strategies that can improve student wellbeing at the same time as improving learning outcomes. The strategies include new multi-focus higher-order thinking tools, cooperative learning strategies, educational games & quizzes and tools for formative assessment. These strategies show how to translate the evi More

Visualising and Verbalising is an essential aspect of understanding and comprehending the world. Many students struggle with these skills and face many challenges when reading, comprehending, following instructions and understanding the intentions of others. This course will provide teachers with skills to work closely with students to develop these skills. We will work on words, sentences, paragr More

VCA00Voice Care and Vocal DeliveryCourse rating:

Participants will learn to use their voice effectively and safely within the classroom environment. The course will cover four basic areas of voice, specifically designed for teachers. These are: -Anatomy of the Voice -Delivering Your Message By Making The Most Of Your Voice -The School Environment and Your Voice -Vocal Health for Teachers Relevant to classroom teachers of all KLAs and espec More