Australian public educator for 50 years; passionate about equity, agency, rigorous learning, and transforming learning through instructional rounds. Creatingrounds.com and Ccgedu.net
Barbara Reynolds
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My latest for @edutopia.org:
Producing this video—alongside my phenomenal EP Mel and the out of this world Gergo Varga (who brought this to life w/ his stellar collage art)—was SUCH a labor of love.
If you can spare 1:30 - check it out!
I hope this resonates with you the way it does with us. 💫
Stop the full rewrite!
Isolating a single skill for students to revise in their writing reduces cognitive load, makes teacher feedback usable, and allows students to practice the exact skill they most need to develop.
Former teacher @toddfinley.bsky.social has some tasks to try! ✏️👇
🌟 Top 15+ 🤖 AI Tools for Teachers
➡️ shakeuplearning.com/blog/top-15-... #edtech #edchat #teacherlife #k12 #aiineducation #aiinedu #TCEA #FETC #ISTE #edusky
Education is key to ensuring an equitable, cohesive society. It is certainly true that at this time teachers need time to connect with each other and to grapple with current challenges. How do school leaders ensure this happens?
Says it all! So many Australians are selfishly obsessed with the value of their own real estate.
We should all be worried & concerned - & we should also all be putting that worry & concern into tangible action.
Remember - no one is coming to save us but us 🙌🙌
Here’s the start of a list of groups & orgs to get involved with #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com/p/we-are-the...
An industry targeting Australia’s ageing population is growing, but can AI deliver more humanity in aged care?
Speech-to-Text as a Dyslexia Tool www.dyslexiakit.net/speech-to-te...
Australia’s truckies were already struggling to survive. Then the fuel crisis hit
Across grades 3–12, students often struggle to revise their writing. Having them focus on one issue at a time helps them develop this invaluable skill.
In the same way legacy media is now incapable of playing its vital role in our democracy - the major parties in Australia are no longer serving the people.
truenorthnews.substack.com
While companion robots are being introduced and virtual experiences hope to ‘take loneliness away’, one expert agrees tech should never replace the human element
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“You’ll never get rid of humans,” Prof Wendy Moyle says, during a discussion about robots and other technology in aged care and residential homes.
Then, a beat later, she adds: “Well, I don’t think we’ll get rid of humans.” Continue reading...
Text-to-speech and speech-to-text are great dyslexia tools. These applications are best used first with a coach to avoid frustration.
www.dyslexiakit.net
Truck drivers like Frank Black rely on diesel – and lots of it. When prices surged the sums stopped adding up. He fears for his industry
Frank Black is back on the road after two weeks out of work when he spots a sign, a little too far from where he’s standing to make out clearly.
“Is that $2.08 for diesel?” he says. “I’ve gotta check that price out. If that’s right I’m gonna fill up!”
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Jason Reynolds asks a powerful question about AI in education: What happens when the tool disappears? This piece explores effort, literacy, resilience, and whether AI is quietly stealing students’ fortitude.
(Sidenote: Luv Jason Reynolds ❤️)
www.edutopia.org/video/jason-...
theconversation.com/in-a-world-d...
This cartoon sums the situation up clearly. The media and many Australian citizens should be ashamed.
Great message Cathy.
We need to reduce workplace isolation to support teachers’ collegial capacity to mitigate loneliness, bolster engagement and contribute toward more equitable school environments.
What opportunities could a generation of students potentially lose when technology does the hard work for them? The celebrated author shares his thoughts on the hidden price of convenience.
