Season 1
Episodes
Episode 15 Reading for Lifelong Learning
In this episode, Dan Jackson discusses why he sees reading as the number 1 skills needed for lifelong learning. He discusses how you can use NAPLAN results to come to know your students and find teaching strategies...
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Episode 14 Deliberate Teaching, become so good they can’t ignore you
In this episode, Dan discusses the book "So Good They Can't Ignore You" by Cal Newport and applies some of its main points to teaching. He examines what deliberate practice is and how it could be the key to...
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Episode 13 Lifelong Learning with Hyperdocs
In this episode Dan discusses hyperdocs and how they are a tool that can be used to create lifelong learners. A hyperdoc helps to engage students, create meaning for student learning, connect content to the real...
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Episode 12 Contextualising your practice with Janice Atkin
In this episode, I interview Janice Atkin and discuss how contextualising your practice can help to create life-long learners. This interview covers everything from surface and deep learning, to ways you can...
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Episode 11 Collaborative Approaches with Joel Anderson
In this episode, I interview Joel Anderson - Head of PDHPE at Newcastle High School, to discuss collaborative approaches in the classroom. Joel shares some of his approaches including the "Huddle and Pod" approach and...
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Episode 10 Project Based Learning with Kelly Pfeiffer
In this episode, Dan interviews Kelly Pfeiffer, looking at Project Based Learning. They discuss some of the key aspects needed to create a good PBL unit, how it helps create lifelong learners and how you can begin to...
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Episode 9 Taking notes and engaging with content
In this episode, I discuss the importance of teaching our students how to take notes well and engage with content for learning rather than simply consuming it. I talk about some of the key aspects of good note taking...
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Episode 8 Student Reflection
In this episode, I talk about the importance of students reflecting on their learning. I discuss how it helps to create life-long learners and some of the ways that you might include this practice in your regular...
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Episode 7 The Jig Saw Method with John Hattie
Dan asks John Hattie what his thoughts are on the most effective teaching strategy is that can create life-long learners and not just prepare students for exams. This leads to a discussion on standardised exams,...
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Episode 6 Blended Learning
In this episode, I discuss why and how you should use blended learning as well as look at a short example where self-paced blended learning is used well. Listen to the audio above or read through the summary...
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Episode 5 Flipped Learning
In this Episode, I talk about why you should flip your classroom and some of the best practices for how to do it. I discuss using Insert Learning or EdPuzzle as tools to help you identify student knowledge and...
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Episode 4 Effective Feedback
In this episode, I examine how many teachers currently provide feedback and how this feedback can be improved. I discuss the importance of feedback being future focused and how to differentiate your feedback according...
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