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Coercive control was legally criminalised in NSW on 1 July 2024. Solicitor, Oliver Slewa, worked as a policy officer in domestic violence for the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. He says, according to the NSW government, coercive control is when someone repeatedly hurts, scares or isolates another person to control them. It's domestic abuse and it can cause serious harm, so it's important to know the signs.
In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with returning guest Sandra Lam, Organisational Psychologist and Managing Director at FIFO Focus. We chat about a recently published WHS Undertaking between Cobar Management and the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Sandra shares her views on the remedial measures outlined in the published Enforcement, and suggests alternative measures that may have more impact.
Ready to step into your teaching era with confidence? Tune in as we are joined on the couch by Lauren, Chief Education Officer, Teach NSW, as she shares her essential ‘how-to-guide' for launching your teaching career with the NSW Department of Education.In this episode, we cover the roadmap to success as a future teacher, from applying for a scholarship and ways to experience teaching before you graduate, to advice on acing your practicum placements and a step-by-step guide to gaining your approval to teach.Preparing to enter the classroom? Lauren discusses how and where to find employment with the department and explores some of the career-enhancing opportunities you may not be aware of. We also dive into actionable pathways and resources to help you thrive as you step into your first teaching role, including tips on how to network within the school (and with who!) and what you should be including in your ‘casual teacher tool-kit'.If you're a pre-service or early career teacher, you don't want to miss this opportunity to learn how you can get ahead in your teaching career.We hope you enjoy this episode.We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with usIf you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released.Resources and useful linksTeach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.Approval to teach - learn how to gain approval to teach in NSW public schools.Australian Professional Standards for Teachers - the Standards describe what teachers should know and be able to do at every stage of their career.Become a teacher - find teacher education courses and gain your approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education.Beyond the Line Program - complete an expenses-paid, week-long study tour to visit regional, rural and remote NSW public schools.ClassCover - explore the casual teaching opportunities available in NSW public schools.Graduate Recruitment Program - are you completing your degree within the next 12 - 18 months? Apply for the Graduate Recruitment Program and you could be eligible for fast-tracked appointment.JobFeed - sign up to receive a weekly update of permanent and temporary teaching and non school-based teaching service positions in NSW public schools.NSW Education Standards Authority - the independent statutory authority sets and monitors quality teaching, learning, assessment and school standards for NSW public schools.Staff Noticeboard - explore opportunities available for teachers with the NSW Department of Education (staff only).Statewide Staffrooms - connect and share advice, resources and learnings with other teachers in NSW public schools. Universal Resources Hub - find internal evidence-informed, quality resources that support both the teaching and learning cycle.
To mark Earthday we’re playing two stories that explore how we can use disruption to effect change and save the environment around us. In our first story, Meagan takes us journey on the Murray-Baaka River that led to the Menindee fish kill in 2019. In Murky Waters Produced by Megan Williams (they/them). The supervising producer was Richard Dinnen. It was produced as part of the National Features and Documentary Series back in 2020. Further Notes from Megan This story was produced after the mass fish kills in 2018/2019 that occurred during the drought. It's estimated 1-2 million fish died in this event and it was a very rude shock to the local community (and the world) as the program details. However, there were much bigger mass fish kills in the flood of 2023 (20-30 million fish).Following the 2023 mass fish kills, NSW has taken a number of steps to better mitigate risk of fish kills, active management to maintain dissolved oxygen at critical times, the NSW Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer have published an independent investigation into the 2023 mass fish kills, there was a connectivity expert panel report published last year and there is now more transparent updates on the work that NSW Department of Climate Change Energy Environment and Water is doing.For a recap on the baaka, tune in to Water Watch Radio's program:https://www.waterwatchradio.com/podcast/episode/31983821/episode-92-restoring-our-darling-baaka What Democracy Looks Like (Archive) This story was produced by Ryan Pemberton, back in 2019. The supervising producer was Zacha Rosen. Since then, anti-protest legislation has been creeping in - over the last five years. New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland have all passed anti-protest laws that impose significant fines, and even imprisonment, for protesting. https://www.hrlc.org.au/news/2024/07/03/protest-peril Support emerging producers, artists & creatives by hitting follow or subscribe wherever you get your Podcasts. Make, meet and learn with All The Best - follow our Substack for audio workshops, events and pitching opportunities. All The Best Credits Host Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Image Credit: Lindsey Vassalo Mixed and Compiled by Phoebe Adler-Ryan Theme Music composed by Shining Bird See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever wondered what a ‘day in the life' of a careers adviser looks like? Stay tuned as we are joined on the couch by Matt, a PD/H/PE teacher turned careers adviser, to shine a spotlight on this critical role in the school ecosystem.Matt describes careers advisers as mentors, conduits, but also as ‘spongy chameleons'; he dives into what he feels are the key skills and qualities it takes to really step into this role.Though no 2 days are the same, you'll learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of a careers adviser – and it's not all cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. According to Matt, it's all about relationship building – with students foremostly, but also with classroom teachers, parents, the wider community and industry stakeholders. He emphasises that ‘you can't be what you can't see' and highlights the rewarding experience of exposing students to opportunities and pathways they may never have considered.If you're interested in finding out more about specialist roles within the public education system, this episode is for you!We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with usIf you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released.Resources and useful link:Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.Careers Advisers Association (CAA) - the CAA promotes career education as a central and vital part of schooling and supports the work of careers advisers in assisting young people in making decisions about work, study and training.Careers Advisers Information Hub - explore the dedicated resource hub for careers advisers to find information about a career in teaching with the NSW Department of Education.Statewide Staffrooms (Careers and transition advisers NSW) - connect and share advice, resources and learnings with other careers advisers in NSW public schools.
Tune in as we are joined on the couch by Raphaelle, Senior Education Officer, Early Career and Talent Programs. With years of experience as a PD/H/PE teacher and across various leadership roles within schools, Raphaelle now develops school-based induction programs and mentoring support systems to set beginning teachers up for success in NSW public schools.In this episode we dive into Raphaelle's insights and advice on using reflection as a powerful tool for growth, and the profound impact of mentorship and finding your ‘marigold' (hint: it could be the teacher next door).Other key topics you don't want to miss: overcoming imposter syndrome, tips on setting healthy boundaries to support your wellbeing and creative ideas to connect with your colleagues (formally and informally) inside and outside the classroom.Looking for practical support? Raphaelle also shares some of the valuable resources and tools the NSW Department of Education offers to support beginning teachers.We hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired to ‘fill your cup'. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with usIf you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released.Resources and useful linksTeach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.Beginning Teacher Information Hub - access resources and information to support you as you commence your teaching career with the NSW Department of Education.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - explore the free services available across the department to support your health and wellbeing (for department teachers only).Strong Start, Great Teachers - access information, resources and training for all your induction needs at the NSW Department of Education, including the induction checklist.Performance and Development Plan (PDP) - find out more about the process for teachers and school leaders to grow and develop their teaching and leadership practice.Universal Resources Hub - gain access to quality teaching and curriculum instruction resources designed by the department's educational experts (for department teachers only).
Peter Dutton to use today's budget reply to outline a plan to slash the fuel excise The NSW Department of Communities and Justice hit by a major data breach. The full message exchange between senior Trump officials in a Signal group chat released And Dua Lipa kicks off her Sydney run of shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Dutton to use today's budget reply to outline a plan to slash the fuel excise The NSW Department of Communities and Justice hit by a major data breach. The full message exchange between senior Trump officials in a Signal group chat released And Dua Lipa kicks off her Sydney run of shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Too hot, too dry, too wet - seasonal conditions can be challenging to manage for those on the land. Forecasting for the season ahead can be difficult but is important when planning what you will do now or in the coming months. The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Climate team have some excellent freely available resources including a recently released Drought Forecasting tool. Kel Langfield and Jen Wurtzel from the team step us through these tools and how they can be used by farmers and their advisors. Please use the links in the show notes to access these tools and other information, noting that the State Seasonal Update report is released at the beginning of the month and the drought forecast maps are updated twice a month.Email the team: seasonal.conditions@dpird.nsw.gov.au DPIRD Climate webpageState Seasonal Update Drought forecastCombined Drought IndicatorFarm Tracker AppMy Farm DashboardSurvey - Have Your SaySeasonal Conditions Information PortalClimate DogsBoM OutlooksClimate Forecasts and MonitoringSeasonal Climate Forecasts in Australian Agriculture Case StudiesDrought Hub LLSThis podcast is an initiative of the NSW DPI Dairy Business Advisory Unit – further information and resources are available here - Dairy | Department of Primary IndustriesIt is brought to you in partnership the Hunter Local Land ServicesPlease share this podcast with your fellow farmers and colleagues and feel free to contact us with suggestions or comments via this email address thebusinessofdairy@gmail.comFurther NSW DPI Dairy channels to follow and subscribe to include:NSW DPI Dairy Facebook pageDPI Intensive Livestock Twitter feedNSW DPI Dairy NewsletterTranscript hereProduced by Video LiftThe information discussed in this podcast are for informative and educational purposes only and do not constitute advice.
What's happening in property investing news this week in Australia? It's time to find out! We remove all the fluff to bring a neatly packaged news show, designed to keep you on the ball as an Australian Property Investor. Let's see what's making property news headlines this week in Australia.
Teaching is complex and comes with complex challenges. Today we speak with Rob McTaggart, highly experienced STEM innovation lead & founder of Slam Education. From challenges in the classroom to navigating huge workloads & stress, we can come together to support each other. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Rob McTaggart With over 15 years at the intersection of education, technology, and innovation, Rob McTaggart is dedicated to transforming learning experiences. A passionate creator, he has developed award-winning platforms, professional learning systems, educational apps, augmented reality experiences, and design challenges that empower educators and engage students. As Innovation Lead for NSW Education and co-host of the Reinvent the Classroom Podcast with HP and Intel, Rob has championed initiatives that reduce administrative burdens for teachers and enhance school operations. His expertise in product design, software development, and educational strategy has driven impactful projects across business, government, and education sectors. Now, as a leader at Slam Education, Rob is committed to making schools more efficient and effective. His mission is clear: to streamline school operations, improve processes, and give teachers the time and tools they need to focus on what matters most—teaching and connecting with students. Through a whole-of-school approach, he ensures that innovative solutions support both educators and learners, driving better outcomes across schools, universities, and government education initiatives. Rob’s work has supported institutions including the NSW Department of Education, RMIT, ACT Government Education and hospital schools, creating lasting change in education. Find out more https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmctaggart/ About Slam Education Slam Education is committed to enhancing school operations, reducing administrative burdens, and fostering lifelong learning. Initially, the organization gained recognition through SLAM Academy, pioneering STEM programs in collaboration with the University of Newcastle, Cisco, and schools in the Hunter Valley. These initiatives provided hands-on STEM experiences for students and professional learning programs for educators. As Slam Education’s impact grew, its directors played key roles in large-scale educational projects. Rob McTaggart contributed to NSW Education’s STEMShare program, designing innovative digital solutions for professional learning, device management, cloud migration, and event coordination. John, as co-leader of the AustSTEM Foundation, developed the Kookaberry board and successfully advocated for greater integration of engineering in the national curriculum. Today, Slam Education focuses on transforming schools into hubs of lifelong learning. By streamlining processes and providing innovative solutions, the organization empowers educators to focus on what matters most—teaching, learning, and improving student outcomes. Find out more https://slameducation.com/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teaching is complex and comes with complex challenges. Today we speak with Rob McTaggart, highly experienced STEM innovation lead & founder of Slam Education. From challenges in the classroom to navigating huge workloads & stress, we can come together to support each other. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Rob McTaggart With over 15 years at the intersection of education, technology, and innovation, Rob McTaggart is dedicated to transforming learning experiences. A passionate creator, he has developed award-winning platforms, professional learning systems, educational apps, augmented reality experiences, and design challenges that empower educators and engage students. As Innovation Lead for NSW Education and co-host of the Reinvent the Classroom Podcast with HP and Intel, Rob has championed initiatives that reduce administrative burdens for teachers and enhance school operations. His expertise in product design, software development, and educational strategy has driven impactful projects across business, government, and education sectors. Now, as a leader at Slam Education, Rob is committed to making schools more efficient and effective. His mission is clear: to streamline school operations, improve processes, and give teachers the time and tools they need to focus on what matters most—teaching and connecting with students. Through a whole-of-school approach, he ensures that innovative solutions support both educators and learners, driving better outcomes across schools, universities, and government education initiatives. Rob’s work has supported institutions including the NSW Department of Education, RMIT, ACT Government Education and hospital schools, creating lasting change in education. Find out more https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmctaggart/ About Slam Education Slam Education is committed to enhancing school operations, reducing administrative burdens, and fostering lifelong learning. Initially, the organization gained recognition through SLAM Academy, pioneering STEM programs in collaboration with the University of Newcastle, Cisco, and schools in the Hunter Valley. These initiatives provided hands-on STEM experiences for students and professional learning programs for educators. As Slam Education’s impact grew, its directors played key roles in large-scale educational projects. Rob McTaggart contributed to NSW Education’s STEMShare program, designing innovative digital solutions for professional learning, device management, cloud migration, and event coordination. John, as co-leader of the AustSTEM Foundation, developed the Kookaberry board and successfully advocated for greater integration of engineering in the national curriculum. Today, Slam Education focuses on transforming schools into hubs of lifelong learning. By streamlining processes and providing innovative solutions, the organization empowers educators to focus on what matters most—teaching, learning, and improving student outcomes. Find out more https://slameducation.com/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode features a compelling conversation with Murat Dizdar, the head of the New South Wales Department of Education. Murat shares his inspiring journey from being the son of Turkish immigrants to leading Australia's largest education system. He discusses the experiences that shaped his vision for public education, his deep passion for the teaching profession, and the key initiatives he's championing to drive meaningful change. This episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone interested in education and leadership. Resources mentioned: NSW Department of Education Resource Hub Explicit Teaching Statement High Potential and Gifted Education Policy AERO (Australian Education Research Organisation) Grattan Institute: Ending the lesson lottery You can connect with Murat: Twitter/X: @dizdarm You can connect with Brendan: Twitter/X: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast A Systematic and Structured Approach to Teaching Primary Mathematics - 10 hr Online (Live) Course While there's been strong momentum for the science of reading, what about maths? In this course, I will explore what the research reveals about effective maths instruction, highlighting the importance of aligning teaching with how learning happens. Across these sessions, I will go beyond summarising research and delve into practical implications, showing teachers how to bring these concepts to life in the classroom. Highly interactive, the sessions will offer plenty of opportunities for teachers to engage, practice, and respond. More info https://www.learnwithlee.net/a-systematic-and-structured-approach-to-teaching-primary-mathematics/ 10% off Discount code: MATESRATES
On the couch this week, we're excited to introduce you to Kerryanne, a retired primary school principal with an impressive 50 years of experience working with the NSW Department of Education. We dive into Kerryanne's extensive career in teaching and her passion for giving back to the profession that provided so much joy, satisfaction and achievement in her life. After being in various leadership roles inside and outside the school gates, including school principal and director of educational leadership (DEL), it's safe to say Kerryanne has a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share in this jam-packed episode. Tune in to hear the pivotal moments and lessons that have helped shape Kerryanne's leadership style, her advice to principals for ensuring a collaborative and positive school culture, and ideas for giving back to the future teachers and leaders of our generation. We hope you enjoy this episode. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Resources and useful links Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.
Wildfires in LA? Clearly, DEI's to blame! Companies like Meta and Walmart are proudly cutting back their Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs. Just as DEI continues to take the blame for everything from a bridge collapse in Baltimore to a NZ Navy ship accident and now this week the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles. Today, we speak with two guests to outline what's going on, what this could mean for Australia, and just how damaging the rhetoric about DEI is to those who already face additional challenges in their careers. Prabha Nandagopal is a human rights and discrimination lawyer who recently established Elevat Consulting Partners. She outlines the issue and urges leaders to consider the evidence regarding diversity and inclusion practices. Jemi Jeng is an entrepreneur (founder of Penny) and also works int he NSW public sector. She shares a personal take on the damage this rhetoric about D&I programs can do, and the casse for inclusive practices to better tap the full potential of the workforce. More on our guests Prabha Nandagopal has been involved in eliminating sexual harm, sexual harassment and systemic discrimination in Australia for many years, including with the development of the positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment and sex discrimination from inception to implementation. In 2020, she was senior legal advisor to the Respect@Work National Inquiry and helped shape the positive duty regulatory scheme. She also led the development of the Australian Human Rights Commission's new positive duty guidance material and established the Commission's positive duty compliance and enforcement team.She founded Elevate Consulting Partners in 2022 to support the work of organisations committed to positive change. Jemi Jeng is the founder of Penny - a startup helping women achieve their homeownership and financial goals. She is also a Program Manager with the NSW Department of Customer Service. Jemi has undertaken her own research on racism at work and written on the topic for Women's Agenda. Jemi recently shared a mini keynote with Women's Agenda. See a preview here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we are joined on the couch by Yvette Poshoglian, Education Specialist, Technology 4 Learning, as she takes us through the varied roles that have marked her career path in education and beyond. After working in the arts and publishing industry, Yvette discovered her passion for teaching and took the leap to retrain, supported by a scholarship from the NSW Department of Education. She shares how becoming a teacher was the first step to a career that would spark her interest in children's writing, help her harness students' creativity in the classroom and, most recently, support other teachers as part of the department's Technology 4 Learning team. If you're looking to learn more about the opportunities available with the department then this is the episode for you. Yvette reflects on some of the exciting projects and teams she's been involved with including the Schools Spectacular, Premier's Reading Challenge, Invictus Games Education Project and DART Learning. As the author of the popular children's series ‘Ella and Olivia', we didn't miss the chance to pick her brain on all things creative writing. You'll hear about the process of teaching imaginative writing to students, co-writing in the classroom, Sizzling Starts and much more. We hope you enjoy this episode, and it serves as a reminder that there are no limits to your imagination – in writing and in life. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released. NSW Department of Education resources and useful links Teach NSW – become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Get paid to study – register your interest to receive information on scholarship and program opportunities available with the NSW Department of Education. DART Learning – discover educational virtual excursions to enrich curriculum for all students and subject areas. Everyone's an Author – explore the digital creative writing resources written by expert writers that are available to use in the classroom. Invictus Games – the Invictus Australia Education Project is a joint initiative between the NSW Department of Education and Invictus Australia, which aims to provide high quality curriculum materials drawing on the values of the Invictus movement. Podcasting kit – access a stem.T4L podcasting kit available for students to dive into the captivating world of audio storytelling. The Arts Unit – explore the opportunities for NSW students and teachers to teach, learn and lead in creative, performing and literature and language arts. External resources and useful links Sizzling Starts – access resources for creative writing to inspire exciting introductions.
For the Season 1 finale of the Teach NSW Podcast, we are joined on the couch by a very special guest, Murat Dizdar, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education. In this episode, we explore Murat's 27-year education journey, from pre-service teacher and classroom teacher to school principal and his current executive role. We also recognise his other significant titles, including reigning egg and spoon race champion at Summer Hill Public School. We'll uncover the early years, from Murat's favourite subjects at school and the teachers who inspired him, to his ‘greatest mistake' when deciding on his career path and key lessons as an early career teacher. You'll hear about how Murat's extensive experience in various roles within the school gates and beyond has shaped his passion for public education. It's also what drives him to ensure that the department's programs and initiatives are teacher and school-centric and focused on the end goal of making sure all learners leave school with a rich education passport. Tune in as we discuss the initiatives Murat is proud to have implemented in schools, key pillars of Our Plan for NSW Public Education, with a spotlight on equity, diversity and strengthening the status of the teaching profession, as well as what's next for 2025. We hope you enjoy this special final episode and we would like to thank all of our listeners for tuning in. We look forward to bringing you more exciting episodes in 2025. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Resources and useful links: Teach NSW – become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Our Plan for NSW Public Education – our plan is built on the power of public education to provide opportunities for all and transform lives through learning.
Keen to enhance your use of digital tools and resources in your classroom? This week, we are joined on the couch by Linda, Director, Technology Enablement, Schools & Skills, as we talk about all things technology and the extensive list of digital resources available for classroom learning from the NSW Department of Education. With over 18 years of teaching experience and currently working with the department's Technology 4 Learning (T4L) team, we're excited to pick Linda's brain on how teachers can integrate technology into their classroom to facilitate engaging lessons. If your students have a passion for podcasting, STEM or building and designing, this episode is for you. From using Lego WeDos to track the life cycle of a frog to Apple-inspired Genius Bar setups at school and podcasting STEM kits, this episode is packed with practical advice and creative ideas. Linda also reminds us that as teachers we're all learning and evolving with technology. Don't miss out on hearing about the various professional learning available from T4L (and how to access them) to support teachers to upskill and experiment with digital learning. We hope you enjoy this episode. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released. NSW Department of Education resources and useful links Teach NSW – become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Technology 4 Learning – discover the resources available for teachers and students to support the best use of technology to create engaging digital classrooms and professional learning. stem.T4L Learning Library – access trial kits, resources and professional learning to support STEM learning. Podcasting kit – access a stem.T4L podcasting kit available for students to dive into the captivating world of audio storytelling. Magazine T4L – a magazine designed for teacher use in the classroom and staffroom. T4L Kids – a self-guided magazine for a student's independent learning with resources that demonstrate key technology tools. T4L Community Microsoft Teams community - engage with the T4L team by joining their community Microsoft Teams chat (for department teachers only). Universal Resources Hub – access digital resources to support teaching and learning. Beginning Teacher Tech Guide – discover the tech guides available for beginning teachers as they commence their career in a NSW public school. External resources and useful links Canva for Education – discover the online platform for visual communication, design, and publishing. Minecraft for Education – explore how you can use Minecraft for Education in your classroom.
This week, we are joined by Alice Vigors, a relieving principal in a NSW public school with 15 years of experience in education. On the couch, Alice shares her professional journey into leadership roles with the NSW Department of Education and how she has pursued other passion projects including @thinkingpathways. In this episode we dive into the power of inquiry-based learning by exploring how it can foster creativity, critical thinking and collaboration in the classroom. Alice gives practical advice on how she implements this approach to challenge student learning, encourage questions and develop problem-solving skills. Get ready to bolster your teacher toolkit as we explore ‘See, Think, Wonder', an inquiry-based thinking routine which can help inspire curiosity and deepen students' understanding of the content they are learning. But what impact can it have? Alice reminisces on the rewarding outcomes that she has witnessed in students who can question content and engage in higher-level thinking in real-world situations. It is through her work as a teacher and leader in a NSW public school and with @thinkingpathways that Alice hopes to inspire other educators to embrace the same practices that have shaped her teaching career. Other topics we cover that you don't want to miss – teaching in regional/rural NSW as well as advice for beginning teachers on professional learning and progressing into leadership roles. We hope you enjoy this episode. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachcast@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Resources and useful links: Teach NSW – become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Thinking Pathways – explore educational resources to engage your students in inquisitive learning.
Very hot – that is the forecast for the summer ahead. Heat has immediate impacts on the performance of our dairy herd and pastures, but it also impacts other industries we rely on such as the broadacre cropping industry. Extensive work has been undertaken by the NSW Department of Primary Industries Climate Vulnerability Assessment program and also our own Dairy Unit through the Storm and Flood Industry Recovery Program to understand what the on farm climatic impact will be in NSW dairying regions by 2050. Our guests this month, James Lawson – Project Officer with the Climate Vulnerability Assessment team and Blake Cheer from the Dairy Unit explain the outlook for the coming 25 years, what we are likely to see and how we can start to manage these conditions on farm and share some useful resources to help inform your decision making now and into the future.Climate Vulnerability Assessment websiteTHI Forecasting Tool (Northern Australia Climate Program)NSW State Seasonal UpdateThis podcast is an initiative of the NSW DPI Dairy Business Advisory UnitIt is brought to you in partnership the Hunter Local Land ServicesPlease share this podcast with your fellow farmers and colleagues and feel free to contact us with suggestions or comments via this email address thebusinessofdairy@gmail.comFurther NSW DPI Dairy channels to follow and subscribe to include:NSW DPI Dairy Facebook pageDPI Intensive Livestock Twitter feedNSW DPI Dairy NewsletterTranscript hereProduced by Video LiftThe information discussed in this podcast are for informative and educational purposes only and do not constitute advice.
In this 30-minute conversation, you will hear Mandy Young, Chief Executive at State Insurance Regulatory Authority, on 'Taking the path less travelled.'. Mandy provides specific examples from her time at the Department of Communities and Justice and the NSW Department of Customer Service when she served as Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer during COVID-19. This inspiring chat showcases a leader who exemplifies authenticity and resilience. Mandy has been involved in some amazing transformation and reform projects, and we hope that you will find this episode as engaging and refreshing as we did!
Have you considered training to become an inclusive/special education teacher? If so, this episode is a must-listen. Join us on the couch this week with Mel, a trained primary and inclusive/special education teacher as she shares her experience working with students with additional learning needs. Mel reflects on her early career, where she had the opportunity to teach in a school for specific purposes (SSP) and quickly realised that it was the school context she aspired to work in. In this episode, you will gain insight into what a typical day in the life of an inclusive/special educator looks like within an SSP and the strategies Mel uses to identify and support her students' diverse learning needs. Mel highlights the exciting technologies and resources available at her school including sensory equipment, tactile materials and communication tools such as EyeGaze for non-verbal students. Mel also emphasises the strong sense of community she has gained throughout her career as a teacher and the rewarding nature of providing a quality education to every student. We explore the key skills required for success in an SSP setting and Mel offers advice for teachers interested in retraining in inclusive/special education (HINT: You can never go wrong with a costume box). We also discuss opportunities to enhance your career with the NSW Department of Education. Tune in to discover how inclusive/special education could be the next rewarding chapter in your teaching journey. We hope you enjoy this episode. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachcast@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the Teach NSW Podcast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Resources and useful links Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Enhance your career - register your interest to receive information on program opportunities available to enhance your career with the NSW Department of Education.
Imagine hosting a running event for over 40,000 athletes and making it sustainable? That's exactly what the TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge was designed to do where students from across NSW were challenged to create innovative solutions for the TCS Sydney Marathon through a design thinking process. We speak with Head of Corporate Social Responsibility – Australia & New Zealand at TCS, Binaisha Daruwalla as well as Nikyetta Pencheff from the STEM Enrichment team of the NSW Department of Education plus Grade 5 students Annabel and Flynn from Lindfield Public School. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge TCS's Go Innovate Together program (goIT) is TCS's flagship STEM education program. Focusing on digital innovation and career readiness, goIT engages students from diverse backgrounds with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects and computer science, design thinking and digital innovation. The program offers an industry-developed, customisable curriculum that teaches students the 21st-century skills necessary for a career in technology. Lessons cover topics including design thinking, prototyping, artificial intelligence, machine learning and more.Since the launch of the goIT Monthly Challenge in 2020, thousands of students across the globe have used key principles from goIT to design tech-based solutions and submit pitch videos based on a Monthly Challenge theme. Each month, TCS co-hosts the event with a Sustainable Development Goal ambassador. The Challenge has engaged a growing number of teachers and students every month, exploring topicsranging from gender equality and systemic racism to protecting life underwater.TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge in partnership with the NSW Department of Education aims to create a marathon that will inspire and sustain future generations and set new standards for sustainable responsibility. The TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge ran from 1 August to 31 August 2024. It was open to all students across NSW as well as students from around the world. The goal of the goIT program is the prepare students, traditionally underrepresented in STEM, with the skills, confidence and mindsets necessary to pursue careers of the future. We use a number of formats to give students problem solving and innovation skills such as the design thinking framework in addition to early exposure to varying techonolgies such as web/app design, microprocessors, IOT, and now Cyber Security andGenerative AI. At TCS, the aim with programs like the monthly challenge is to bring awareness to utilizing technology to solve problems in the community provide students with opportunities and tools to which they may have limited or no access to. The TCS Sydney Marathon goIT challenge allowed a unique partnership with NSW Department of Education to expanded our outreach in the region and engage more learners. Learn more https://sydneymarathon.com/tcs-goit-challenge/ https://tcsempowers.tcsapps.com/apac/goit-main/monthly-challenge https://tcsempowers.tcsapps.com/apac/goIT Check out Lindfield Public School's Submission Well done Annabel and Flynn! https://youtu.be/KTEWP8Bqt8c About the NSW Department of Education's STEM Enrichment Team The NSW Department of Education's STEM Enrichment Team is dedicated to transforming STEM education by advancing excellence and equity through innovative curriculum and enrichment programs. Building on the foundation of the STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) program, we collaborate with esteemed industry and educational partners to create world-class opportunities that inspire all students to develop STEM skills and knowledge. Our commitment to inclusive and innovative STEM education through enriched learning experiences, is to ensure every student has access to transformative STEM experiences that empower them for success in future educational and career pathways. Learn more https://sispprogram.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Imagine hosting a running event for over 40,000 athletes and making it sustainable? That's exactly what the TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge was designed to do where students from across NSW were challenged to create innovative solutions for the TCS Sydney Marathon through a design thinking process. We speak with Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at TCS, Binaisha Daruwalla as well as Nikyetta Pencheff from the STEM Enrichment team of the NSW Department of Education as well as Grade 5 student Annabelle and Flynn from Lindfield Public School. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge With a growing number of athletes and spectators participating in the TCS Sydney Marathon from around the globe and across Australia, school-aged students were challenged to develop a creative solution to ensure that the TCS Sydney Marathon is one of the most environmentally sustainable events of its kind in the world. Run in collaboration with the NSW Department of Education, students collaborated in teams to complete a four-week design sprint. The end result was a three-minute video pitch showcasing how the solution will help make the TCS Sydney Marathon a model of sustainability. Learn more https://sydneymarathon.com/tcs-goit-challenge/ https://tcsempowers.tcsapps.com/apac/goit-main/monthly-challenge https://tcsempowers.tcsapps.com/apac/goIT About the STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) Program The STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) program is an initiative of the NSW Department of Education's Curriculum and Reform Directorate and is led by the STEM Enrichment team. Through the collaboration of education with leading Australian companies, universities, government agencies and industry, the STEM Industry School Partnerships program provides an educational model that engages students, inspires them to study STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and prepares them for STEM-enabled careers. The program aims to improve teacher confidence and their capacity to deliver integrated and cross-curricula STEM education programs in rural, remote, and regional NSW. Learn more https://sispprogram.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet Ehab Gerges, a multi-award-winning STEM educator who loves working with his students on sustainability, flight & vehicle challenges and so much more. He shares his ideas for engaging students and how he has built his STEM space in his school. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Ehab Gerges Ehab Gerges is a dedicated educator currently pursuing a Masters of STEM Education at the University of Canberra. With diverse qualifications in Business Management and Electrical Engineering, alongside teaching certifications, he is accredited by the Department of Education to teach Science, Chemistry, and Physics. Ehab's commitment to professional growth is highlighted through achievements like being accredited as a STEM Educational Instructor by STEM.Org USA, becoming a Microsoft Global Certified Educator, and receiving the Toyota Community Trust & Public Education Foundation STEM Teachers Scholarship in 2023. His dynamic career includes roles as STEM Coordinator and Senior Science Teacher at James Cook Boys' Technology High School, with notable contributions to sustainability projects and STEM conferences. Recognised with the Teachers' Guild of New South Wales “World Teachers' Recognition Award” in 2020, Ehab embodies excellence in education. Connect with Ehab here Recommended STEM resources STEM Resources on Code.org NSW Department of Education: iSTEM Resources Grok Academy: Coding and STEM Education FIRST Australia: Robotics & STEM Learning https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/35888/bridge-building https://certified.stem.org/users/password/new https://www.arduino.cc/ https://studio.code.org/teacher_dashboard/sections/5400230 https://arcade.makecode.com/ https://www.lego.com/en-au/themes/mindstorms/learntoprogram https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/cheerpj/ideal-gas/latest/ideal-gas.html?simulation=reversible-reactions https://www.minecraft.net/en-us https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet Ehab Gerges, a multi-award-winning STEM educator who loves working with his students on sustainability, flight & vehicle challenges and so much more. He shares his ideas for engaging students and how he has built his STEM space in his school. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Ehab Gerges Ehab Gerges is a dedicated educator currently pursuing a Masters of STEM Education at the University of Canberra. With diverse qualifications in Business Management and Electrical Engineering, alongside teaching certifications, he is accredited by the Department of Education to teach Science, Chemistry, and Physics. Ehab's commitment to professional growth is highlighted through achievements like being accredited as a STEM Educational Instructor by STEM.Org USA, becoming a Microsoft Global Certified Educator, and receiving the Toyota Community Trust & Public Education Foundation STEM Teachers Scholarship in 2023. His dynamic career includes roles as STEM Coordinator and Senior Science Teacher at James Cook Boys' Technology High School, with notable contributions to sustainability projects and STEM conferences. Recognised with the Teachers' Guild of New South Wales “World Teachers' Recognition Award” in 2020, Ehab embodies excellence in education. Connect with Ehab here Recommended STEM resources STEM Resources on Code.org NSW Department of Education: iSTEM Resources Grok Academy: Coding and STEM Education FIRST Australia: Robotics & STEM Learning https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/35888/bridge-building https://certified.stem.org/users/password/new https://www.arduino.cc/ https://studio.code.org/teacher_dashboard/sections/5400230 https://arcade.makecode.com/ https://www.lego.com/en-au/themes/mindstorms/learntoprogram https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/cheerpj/ideal-gas/latest/ideal-gas.html?simulation=reversible-reactions https://www.minecraft.net/en-us https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of 'Going Ahead with Goats,' host Kieran Smith chats with Trudie Atkinson, Technical Specialist for Grazing Systems with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development . They discuss what it is about goats that makes them so well adapted to grazing in Western NSW landscapes as well as grazing management strategies. Trudie shares insights about goat grazing preferences and diet selection, and factors to consider when monitoring goat paddocks, as well as trigger points for decision making. This episode is an excellent resource for land managers wanting to improve their goat grazing management . Thank you to our guest featured in this episode: Trudie Atkinson For more information: Going Ahead with Goats Project - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-major-projects/going-ahead-with-goats-project module7-nutrition-mar2019-web.pdf (mla.com.au) For a transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14pv0sk5pHlSaHQKoS2Yp667G5FGVy93C/view?usp=sharing This podcast series is produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by Western Local Land Services, supported through funding from the NSW Government as part of the Going Ahead with Goats project.
On the couch, we chat with Alessandra, Literacy Adviser 7 - 12, Secondary English and EAL/D teacher, and self-confessed bookworm. Alessandra fell in love with language and has dedicated her career to literacy, and more recently, helping to guide teaching practice in this area. Her key message: literacy is everyone's business. We talk about strategies for embedding literacy across various subjects and curriculum areas, especially when it comes to the critical tasks of reading, comprehension and building a student's vocabulary. Looking for practical tools and resources? We have you covered. You'll hear about key strategies including the gradual release of responsibility when teaching literacy, strategies for building confidence in writing and the power of teacher talk when modelling fluency in reading. We bust the myth that learning to read is a silent activity and explore how you can bring reading to life in the classroom, from dramatising texts to using props and gamification to help build student engagement. In the words of Alessandra, in the big, wide world of literacy, making incremental changes in teaching practice is the best place to start. We hope you enjoy this episode. We acknowledge that this episode of TeachCast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to TeachCast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachcast@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the TeachCast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Resources and useful links Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Statewide Staffrooms - join the literacy Statewide Staffroom to connect and share advice, resources and learnings with other teachers in NSW public schools. Literacy resources for schools - professional learning and resources for NSW public school teachers for explicit teaching of reading and writing through the secondary curriculum. National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions - developed by the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) and the NSW Department of Education, the progressions can be used to identify the literacy and numeracy development of students and the development that should follow.
What impact will your leadership have? Sonja Stewart has been involved in government, academia, and not-for-profits for over 20 years. Sonja was deputy secretary within the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet and recently CEO of the NSW Law Society. She was appointed Chair of the GO Foundation in 2020 and Chair of the South Western Sydney District Health Board this year. In this episode, host Helen McCabe asks Sonja how to have a career that leaves a legacy, what a good probation process looks like, and managing accountability in a large organisation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Looking to level-up your tech game in the classroom? In this episode, you'll meet Alice, Head Teacher - Secondary Studies in a NSW public school, who shares how she integrates technology into her lessons to further engage students and support their learning. As a Year 12 student, Alice knew she was passionate about becoming a science teacher (don't we all love a Bunsen burner experiment). Now, looking back on 16 years of teaching, Alice shares with us the benefits of being a Teacher Education Scholarship recipient and the various career opportunities she was able to pursue within public education. Teaching across different school contexts in an ever-changing digital landscape, Alice became passionate about the value of technology to create a more interactive and dynamic learning environment. In a new segment we like to call ‘Tech Time with Alice', we share our favourite tech resources and tools that can support teachers in classroom management, differentiation and facilitating impactful lessons for students. From advanced features of Google Classroom, OneNote and Canva for Education to noise-management tools, Minecraft and robotics, you don't want to miss this opportunity to build up your own tech toolkit. We hope you enjoy this episode. We acknowledge that this episode of TeachCast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to TeachCast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachcast@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the TeachCast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released. NSW Department of Education resources and useful links Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Get paid to study - register your interest to receive information on scholarship and program opportunities available with the NSW Department of Education. stem.T4L Learning Library - teachers in NSW public schools can access STEM resources and lesson kits via the stem.T4L Learning Library. The Student Podcaster - access a beginner podcast course for teachers and students to understand how to create their own podcast. Staff Portal - department employees can access free resources and applications to support their teaching and student learning, including Canva for Education, Minecraft for Education, Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace. External resources and useful links Blooket - engage your students in lessons through educational trivia games. Bouncy Balls - access a free classroom noise management tool. Classroomscreen - a free classroom management resource for teachers to engage students. Kahoot! - engage your class with a customisable quiz game. Microsoft OneNote - a digital notepad application for note-taking, lesson planning and classroom resources. Quizlet - a digital flashcard tool.
In this episode Dan and Ray speak to Michelle Michael and Dan Hart from the New South Wales Department of Education about their world leading trial of AI, called NSWEduChat. Michelle is the NSW Department of Education Director: Education Support, Rural Initiatives and Gen AI. Her LinkedIn profile is here. Dan is the Head of AI at the NSW DoE. His LinkedIn profile is here Some of the resources that the team talked about in the episode are below: NSWEduChat landing page: NSWEduChat NSW Department of Education: AI in Education - Artificial intelligence in education (nsw.gov.au) NSW Department of Education: Guidelines regarding the use of generative AI: Guidelines regarding the use of generative AI (nsw.gov.au) Safeguard personal information: Manage personal information effectively and de-identify it to protect privacy. Techniques for de-identification: Use data anonymization and masking to remove or alter personal information. Verify and edit AI content: Ensure accuracy and suitability of AI-generated content, aligning with ethical principles, teaching standards and quality teaching. Stay up-to-date with training: Attend training and professional learning on cybersecurity, data breach response, and child protection. Use effective prompting: Create clear and specific prompts to improve the quality and relevance of AI-generated output. Future Frontiers - Education for an AI world: e-book: Future Frontiers e-book NSW DoE Future Frontiers landing page: Education for a Changing World
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Diane Demetre is a Leadership Futurist. She was recently chosen as the Most Empowering Leadership and Mindset Speaker for 2024 by the Australian Enterprise Awards. With a career spanning 4 decades in education, entertainment and entrepreneurship, Diane inspires organisations to become future fit by unlocking the latent potential of fearlessness in their leaders and teams. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Peta Lowe is the Principal Consultant with Phronesis Consulting and Training. She is the former Director, Countering Violent Extremism for Juvenile Justice in the NSW Department of Justice. Peta provides case management and intervention consultancy to range of organisations providing support and intervention to individuals at risk of violent extremism.
In a landmark case in Florida, a federal jury has ordered Chiquita Brands International to pay over $38 million in damages to the families of eight Colombian men who were killed by paramilitaries the banana giant funded. This is part of a long bloody history that goes beyond this one incident or Chiquita itself. In our latest episode, Scott talks with Colombian trade unionist Guillermo Andres Mosquera Miranda and Dr. Rodrigo Acuña about Chiquita's loss in court and its bloody history of American corporations hiring death squads in Colombia. Most importantly, they discuss Guillermo's own experience organizing in Colombia and being targeted by right wing paramilitaries to the point where he and his family have been forced to flee the country. Bio// Rodrigo Acuña (@rodrigoac7) works as an independent journalist on Latin America and for the NSW Department of Education. He is the former host of Alborada's Indestructible Podcast. He has been writing on Latin American politics for close to twenty years. Guillermo Andres Mosquera Miranda (@guamoargelia) is a Colombian school principal, teacher, small farmer and trade unionist. He and his family who are currently seeking political asylum in Australia. Guillermo and his wife (also a fellow educator) are members of the Colombian Federation of Education Workers (Federación Colombiana de Trabajadores de la Educación. ————— Outro- "Green and Red Blues" by Moody Links// + Support Guillermo and his family (https://bit.ly/3L3Zxdh) + Colombians Welcome Chiquita's Guilty Verdict, But Thousands More Deserve Justice (https://bit.ly/4boXNG3) Follow Green and Red// +G&R Linktree: https://linktr.ee/greenandredpodcast +Our rad website: https://greenandredpodcast.org/ + Join our Discord community (https://discord.gg/ev5xKJer) Support the Green and Red Podcast// +Become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast +Or make a one time donation here: https://bit.ly/DonateGandR Our Networks// +We're part of the Labor Podcast Network: https://www.laborradionetwork.org/ +We're part of the Anti-Capitalist Podcast Network: linktr.ee/anticapitalistpodcastnetwork +Listen to us on WAMF (90.3 FM) in New Orleans (https://wamf.org/) This is a Green and Red Podcast (@PodcastGreenRed) production. Produced by Bob (@bobbuzzanco) and Scott (@sparki1969).
Episode 129I spoke with Dan Hart and Michelle Michael about:* Developing NSWEduChat, an AI-powered chatbot designed and delivered by the NSW Department of Education for students and teachers.* The challenges in effectively teaching students as technology develops* Understanding and defining the importance of the classroomEnjoy—and let me know what you think!Dan Hart is Head of AI, and Michelle Michael is Director of Educational Support and Rural Initiatives at the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Education. Find me on Twitter for updates on new episodes, and reach me at editor@thegradient.pub for feedback, ideas, guest suggestions. I spend a lot of time on this podcast—if you like my work, you can support me on Patreon :) You can also support upkeep for the full Gradient team/project through a paid subscription on Substack!Subscribe to The Gradient Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | RSSFollow The Gradient on TwitterOutline:* (00:00) Intro* (00:48) How NSWEduChat came to be, educational principles for AI use* (02:37) Educational environment in New South Wales* (04:41) How educators have adapted to new challenges for teaching and assessment* (07:47) Considering technology advancement while teaching and assessing students* (12:14) Educating teachers and students about how to use AI tools* (15:03) AI in the classroom and enabling teachers* (19:44) Product-first thinking for educational AI* (22:15) Red teaming and testing* (24:02) Benchmarking, chatbots as an assistant* (26:35) The importance of the classroom* (28:10) Media coverage and hype* (30:35) Measurement and the benchmarking process/methodology* (34:50) Principles for how chatbots should interact with students* (44:29) Producing good educational outcomes at scale* (46:41) Operating with speed and effectiveness while implementing governance* (49:03) How the experience of building technologies evolves* (51:45) Identifying good technologists and educators for development and use* (55:07) Teaching standards and how AI impacts teachers* (57:01) How technologists incorporate teaching standards and expertise in their work* (1:00:03) NSWEduChat model details* (1:02:55) Value alignment for NSWEduChat* (1:05:40) Practicing caution in filtering chatbot responses* (1:07:35) Equity and personalized instruction — how NSWEduChat can help* (1:10:19) Helping students become “the students they could be”* (1:13:39) OutroLinks:* NSWEduChat* Guardian article on NSWEduChat Get full access to The Gradient at thegradientpub.substack.com/subscribe
On today's show, Shane Healey discusses the latest world conflicts. Later, Peta Lowe discusses youth offenders wreaking havoc across Victoria. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Shane Healey is a terrorism and youth justice expert. He's a former Australian Defence Force Special Operations Command intelligence operator, a former Alice Springs resident and an Indigenous man originally from western NSW. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Peta Lowe is the Principal Consultant with Phronesis Consulting and Training. She is the former Director, Countering Violent Extremism for Juvenile Justice in the NSW Department of Justice. Peta provides case management and intervention consultancy to range of organisations providing support and intervention to individuals at risk of violent extremism.
Dr Andrew Bengsen talks to us this week about controlling ferals! Animals that is. Andrew has over 15 years' experience in pest animal management or research and has been with the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Vertebrate Pest Research Unit for a decade. But also we discuss Andrew's first career in the military- including serving in Rwanda over the period of the tragic and confronting Kibeyo massacre. We talk about luck- both good and bad. And perspective. As well as Andrews ‘role' (very poor choice of words Tim) in the recent NSW floods, where Andrew's family home was destroyed by the rising flood waters. 06:00 Andrew's growing up and not finishing school. Joining the Army 11:45 Operational deployments being rare. Enter Rwanda 15:00 The complexity and challenges of peacekeeping operations 20:24 22 April 1995, the Kibeyo Massacre 24:00 Post Rwanda study … even without finishing school. 27:20 Being a bouncer in Townsville and learnings 34:00 Continuing study and enter into feral research (zoology and tropical ecology). The impact of feral animals and how we control them 47:20 Complexity! 55:00 Talking about the impact of the NSW Floods 1:01:00 The importance of community during the disaster More on NSW DPI and Andrews Work is here: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/staff/profiles/andrew-bengsen https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-bengsen-b7913a193/ Contact Us www.unforgiving60.com Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60 Music …. With thanks to: The Externals – available on Spotify Mitchell Martin- available on Spotify
Solicitor Oliver Sliwa worked as a policy officer in domestic violence for the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. He talks about types of domestic violence that people face on a daily basis. He Says domestic and family violence happens to partners and also members of one family.
NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), in collaboration with the Indian (Subcontinent) Crisis Support Agency (ICSA), is running a forum in the fight against domestic violence targetting Indian sub-continent communities. Founder-director Kittu Randhawa shares the details, clarifies misconceptions and provides some leads for victims to get help. - ਨਿਊ ਸਾਊਥ ਵੇਲਜ਼ ਦੇ ‘ਡਿਪਾਰਟਮੈਂਟ ਆਫ ਕਮਿਊਨਿਟੀਜ਼ ਐਂਡ ਜਸਟਿਸ' ਵੱਲੋਂ ‘ਇੰਡੀਅਨ (ਸਬ-ਕੌਂਟੀਨੈਂਟ) ਕ੍ਰਾਈਸਿਸ ਸੁਪੋਰਟ ਏਜੰਸੀ' ਨਾਲ ਮਿਲ ਕੇ ਇੱਕ ਮੰਚ ਚਲਾਇਆ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਭਾਰਤੀ ਉਪ ਮਹਾਂਦੀਪ ਦੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਿਤ ਕਰਦੀ ਘਰੇਲੂ ਹਿੰਸਾ ਖਿਲਾਫ ਲੜਾਈ ਲੜ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ। ਸੰਸਥਾਪਕ-ਨਿਰਦੇਸ਼ਕ ਕਿੱਟੂ ਰੰਧਾਵਾ ਨੇ ਇਸ ਦੇ ਵੇਰਵੇ ਸਾਂਝੇ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਕੁਝ ਗਲਤਫਹਿਮੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਪੱਸ਼ਟ ਕੀਤਾ ਹੈ, ਉੱਥੇ ਹੀ ਪੀੜਿਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਨ ਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਤਰੀਕੇ ਵੀ ਸਾਂਝੇ ਕੀਤੇ ਹਨ।
It's a News and Research Episode this week There has been a lot of AI news and AI research that's related to education since our last Rapid Rundown, so we've had to be honest and drop 'rapid' from the title! Despite talking fast, this episode still clocked in just over 40 minutes, and we really can't out what to do - should we talk less, cover less news and research, or just stop worrying about time, and focus instead on making sure we bring you the key things every episode? News More than half of UK undergraduates say they use AI to help with essays https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/feb/01/more-than-half-uk-undergraduates-ai-essays-artificial-intelligence This was from a Higher Education Policy Institute of 1,000 students, where they found 53% are using AI to generate assignment material. 1 in 4 are using things like ChatGPT and Bard to suggest topics 1 in 8 are using it to create content And 1 in 20 admit to copying and pasting unedited AI-generated text straight into their assignments Finance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer' https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/04/asia/deepfake-cfo-scam-hong-kong-intl-hnk/index.html An HK-based employee of a multinational firm wired out $25M after attending a video call where all employees were deepfaked, including the CFO. He first got an email which was suspicious but then was reassured on the video call with his “coworkers.” NSW Department of Education Launch NSW EduChat https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/feb/12/the-ai-chat-app-being-trialled-in-nsw-schools-which-makes-students-work-for-the-answers NSW are rolling out a trial to 16 public schools of a chatbot built on Open AI technology, but without giving students and staff unfettered access to ChatGPT. Unlike ChatGPT, the app has been designed to only respond to questions that relate to schooling and education, via content-filtering and topic restriction. It does not reveal full answers or write essays, instead aiming to encourage critical thinking via guided questions that prompt the student to respond – much like a teacher. The Productivity Commission has thoughts on AI and Education https://www.pc.gov.au/research/completed/making-the-most-of-the-ai-opportunity The PC released a set of research papers about "Making the most of the AI opportunity", looking at Productivity, Regulation and Data Access. They do talk about education in two key ways: "Recent improvements in generative AI are expected to present opportunities for innovation in publicly provided services such as healthcare, education, disability and aged care, which not only account for a significant part of the Australian economy but also traditionally exhibit very low productivity growth" "A challenge for tertiary education institutions will be to keep up to date with technological developments and industry needs. As noted previously by the Commission, short courses and unaccredited training are often preferred by businesses for developing digital and data skills as they can be more relevant and up to date, as well as more flexible" Yes, AI-Assisted Inventions can be inventions News from the US, that may set a precedent for the rest of the world. Patents can be granted for AI-assisted inventions - including prompts, as long as there's significant contribution from the human named on the patent https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2024-02623/guidance-inventorship-guidance-on-ai-assisted-inventions Not news, but Ray mentioned his Very British Chat bot. Sadly, you need the paid version of ChatGPT to access it as it's one of the public GPTs, but if you have that you'll find it here: Very British Chat Sora was announced https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-16/ai-video-generator-sora-from-openai-latest-tech-launch/103475830 Although it was the same day that Google announced Gemini 1.5, we led with Sora here - just like the rest of the world's media did! On the podcast, we didn't do it justice with words, so instead here's four threads on X that are worth your time to readwatch to understand what it can do: Taking a video, and changing the style/environment: https://x.com/minchoi/status/1758831659833602434?s=20 Some phenomenally realistic videos: https://x.com/AngryTomtweets/status/1759171749738840215?s=20 (remember, despite how 'real' these videos appear, none of these places exist outside of the mind of Sora!) Bling Zoo: https://x.com/billpeeb/status/1758223674832728242?s=20 This cooking grandmother does not exist: https://x.com/sama/status/1758219575882301608?s=20 (A little bit like her mixing spoon, that appears to exist only for mixing and then doesn't) Google's Gemini 1.5 is here…almost https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/google-gemini-advanced-tasting-notes Research Papers Google's Gemini 1.5 can translate languages it doesn't know https://storage.googleapis.com/deepmind-media/gemini/gemini_v1_5_report.pdf Google also published a 58 page report on what their researchers had found with it, and we found the section on translation fascinating. Sidenote: There's an interesting Oxford Academic research project report from last year that was translating cuneiform tablets from Akkadian into English, which didn't use Large Language Models, but set the thinking going on this aspect of using LLMs Understanding the Role of Large Language Models in Personalizing and Scaffolding Strategies to Combat Academic Procrastination arXiv:2312.13581 Challenges and Opportunities of Moderating Usage of Large Language Models in Education arXiv:2312.14969 ChatEd: A Chatbot Leveraging ChatGPT for an Enhanced Learning Experience in Higher Education arXiv:2401.00052 AI Content Self-Detection for Transformer-based Large Language Models arXiv:2312.17289 Evaluating the Performance of Large Language Models for Spanish Language in Undergraduate Admissions Exams arXiv:2312.16845 Taking the Next Step with Generative Artificial Intelligence: The Transformative Role of Multimodal Large Language Models in Science Education arXiv:2401.00832 Empirical Study of Large Language Models as Automated Essay Scoring Tools in English Composition - Taking TOEFL Independent Writing Task for Example arXiv:2401.03401 Using Large Language Models to Assess Tutors' Performance in Reacting to Students Making Math Errors arXiv:2401.03238 Future-proofing Education: A Prototype for Simulating Oral Examinations Using Large Language Models arXiv:2401.06160 How Teachers Can Use Large Language Models and Bloom's Taxonomy to Create Educational Quizzes arXiv:2401.05914 How does generative artificial intelligence impact student creativity? https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2713374523000316 Large Language Models As MOOCs Graders arXiv:2402.03776 Can generative AI and ChatGPT outperform humans on cognitive-demanding problem-solving tasks in science? arXiv:2401.15081
Social cohesion and trust are inextricably linked to how well a government delivers services to, and for, citizens. They're also a prerequisite for government progress. The 2023 State of the Customer Report found that 77% of users found NSW Government services easy to access and a further 73% trusted the NSW Government to deliver trustworthy, easy to use services that met their needs. However these results are not consistent across all user cohorts, with multicultural and linguistically diverse communities, First Nations people and those living with a disability far less satisfied with their government services. Sarah Cruickshank, Deputy Secretary at the NSW Department of Customer Service discusses strategies to ensure inclusive, accessible government services - whether digital or otherwise - for all to build social cohesion and strengthen trust. Sarah Cruickshank, Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Customer Service For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
Cane growers respond to concerns about chemicals in the Richmond River, the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment makes some recommendations about the Hills of Gold Windfarm development and Graeme 'Chippy' Boller reflects on his long career as a livestock agent.
Far-right libertarian and dictatorship apologist Javier Milei has been elected president of Argentina, defeating centrist Peronist Sergio Massa. Milei won 56% of the vote, carrying 19 out of 23 provinces. He has been seen on the campaign trail brandishing a chainsaw, which he says he plans to take to the Argentine state. He has vowed to shut down Argentina's central bank, replace the nation's currency with the U.S. dollar and crack down on women's and LGBTQ people's rights. Both Milei and his vice presidential candidate, Victoria Villarruel, have also denied that Argentine military forces killed and forcibly disappeared an estimated 30,000 people with the support of the United States between 1976 and 1983. In our latest, we talk with Dr. Rodrigo Acuña (@rodrigoac7) about Milei, the election and the wider implications for Argentina, South America and the world. Bio// Rodrigo Acuña works as an independent journalist on Latin America and for the NSW Department of Education. He is the host of Alborada's Indestructible Podcast. He has been writing on Latin American politics for close to twenty years. -------------------------------------------- Outro- "Solo Le Pido a Dios" by Leon Gieco and David Byrne Links// + Rodrigo's website: http://rodrigoacuna.com + Argentina's Chainsaw Massacre Election: (https://bit.ly/3sOhK9f) Follow Green and Red// +G&R Linktree: https://linktr.ee/greenandredpodcast +Our rad website: https://greenandredpodcast.org/ +We're part of the Labor Podcast Network: https://www.laborradionetwork.org/ Support the Green and Red Podcast// +Become a Patron at patreaon.com/greenredpodcast +Or make a one time donation here: https://bit.ly/DonateGandR This is a Green and Red Podcast (@PodcastGreenRed) production. Produced by Bob (@bobbuzzanco) and Scott (@sparki1969). “Green and Red Blues" by Moody. Editing by Isaac.
As a former Australian Army Signals Officer Sam Mackay went from defending highly sensitive military systems in international war zones, to protecting information and data against the actions of cyber threat as CISO at the NSW Department of Customer Service. As it turns out the fundamentals of attack response aren't too dissimilar in either domain. In this episode of the Public Sector Podcast Sam shares his six lessons to help you optimise your security approach including: 1. Rapid containment and eradication 2. Be good at incidence response 3. You'll be judged on your response, not the incident 4. Follow the process methodically 5. Know the threat and their actions 6. Learn from history Sam MacKay, Chief Information Security Officer, NSW Department of Customer Service For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
In episode 100 (Part 2) of the "Teacher's Toolkit" podcast, Dr. Jan Turbill discusses the engaging approach of teaching writing through book clubs. She emphasises the importance of teaching writing by allowing students to read like writers and connect with authors. Dr. Turbill recalls her own experiences as a student and how her Latin teacher helped her become a better writer by analysing essays and using them as models.The podcast episode highlights the structured approach used in her book clubs, which involved breaking down the reading and writing process into manageable steps. They started with whole-group discussions about various aspects of storytelling, like character development, setting, and plot. Then, students would engage in small group discussions and activities related to the book they were reading. The episode also discusses the power writing sessions, where students would write in silence, inspired by specific prompts.Throughout the discussion, Dr. Turbill emphasises the importance of reading like a writer and encouraging students to understand how author's craft their stories. The episode also touches on the value of mentor texts (mentor authors) the benefits of allowing students to explore different perspectives in literature, and more effective questioning techniques.Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into an engaging approach to teaching writing that focuses on reading with a writer's mindset and understanding the craft of writing. It highlights the significance of creating a supportive learning environment where students can share their writing and learn from one another.Dr. Jan Turbill is currently an Honorary Senior Fellow in the Faculty of Education at the University of Wollongong with a remarkable career ranging from teaching in classrooms to supporting university students at the foundation of their careers. In addition, from 2007 to 2019, she served as the Teaching and Learning Consultant in the Faculty of Business, offering guidance on teaching and learning matters. Her impactful work earned her an ALTC Citation in 2011. Jan's leadership extends to her role as Past President of the Australian Literacy Educators Association (ALEA), where for eight years she contributed to national literacy initiatives, including the Australian Government's National Inquiry into Literacy. She's advised the NSW Department of Education and been active in the International Reading Association, earning a place in the Reading Hall of Fame in 2008.RESOURCES ON THE PODCASTBerry School Book Club: Engaging readers and writers. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 21 (3), 269–289.Fletcher, R. & Portalupi, J. (2007). Craft lessons: Teaching writing K–8, (2nd ed.). Portland. Maine: Stenhouse.Griffith, R. (2010). Students learn to read like writers: A framework for teachers of writing. Reading Horizons, 50 (1), 49–66.Macrorie, K. (1985). Telling writing (4th ed.). New Jersey: Boynton/Cook Publishers.Mayo, L. (2000). Making the connection: Reading and writing together. The English Journal, 89 (4), 74–77.Smith, F. (1983). Reading like a writer. Language Arts, 60 (5), 558–567.Children's booksDahl, R. (1988). Matilda. London: Penguin.French, J. (2006). The goat who sailed the world. Sydney: Angus & Robertson.French, J. (2009). The night they stormed Eureka. Sydney: Angus & Robertson.Fussell, S. (2008). Samurai kids: Owl ninja. Sydney: Walker Books.Fussell, S. (2009). Samurai kids: Shaolin tiger. Sydney: Walker Books.Fussell, S. (2008). Samurai kids: White crane. Sydney: Walker Books.Gleeson, L. (2008). Mahtab's story. Sydney: Allen & Unwin.Murphy, S. (2010). Toppling. Sydney: Walker BooksTan, S (2010. The Lost Thing.JOIN CUE LEARNING'S NEXT LIVE WEBINAR!Join our upcoming Zoom event.and online courses can be found here.Other matching PDF resources are here.Got any questions? Feedback? Thoughts? Email the Cue office at: admin@cuelearning.com.auThe Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Hear from literacy expert and founder of Cue Learning, Sharon Callen, and special guests.At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves. To find out about upcoming events, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit the Cue Learning website http://www.cuelearning.com.au/ and sign up to our newsletter https://cuelearning.com.au/contact/And you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at Teachific https://www.teachific.com.au/.To make sure you don't miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player.MORE INFORMATION AT A GLANCE:Visit cuelearning.com.auSubscribe to the Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy podcasts or join on Apple Podcasts hereContact the Cue office: admin@cuelearning.com.auJoin our Teacher's Toolkit facebook groupFind connected resources on TeachificSee upcoming online eventsSee our online video courses hereAnd finally, read our insightful blogs hereProduced by Apiro Media https://apiropodcasts.com
In episode 99 of Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, "Part 1: Engaging Readers and Writers Through Book Club" we welcome special guest Dr. Jan Turbill. Jan is an accomplished educator, who shares her experiences in education, including teaching in various settings and her work on literacy policy strategies.Jan talks about her post-retirement involvement with a school, where she worked to improve literacy skills in students, particularly in Years 4,5 and 6. She describes how the idea of starting a book club came about and the collaborative efforts of teachers and students to engage with literature.The episode also delves into the importance of teaching students to read like writers, emphasising the value of understanding an author's craft. Jan mentions the significance of establishing a personal connection with authors to enhance the reading experience for students.The podcast highlights the structure of this particular way of using book club in a school, including choosing books by Australian authors, using the reading like a writer research, analysing literary devices, and fostering a love for writing through activities like power writing. Additionally, Jan discusses the impact of these strategies on students' confidence in their writing abilities.The episode concludes with a mention of surveys conducted to assess the students' attitudes toward reading and writing, revealing positive changes in their perceptions and skills.Overall, this podcast episode explores the innovative approach of integrating reading and writing to enhance literacy skills in students through a book club, showcasing the importance of reading like a writer and building a connection with authors.Dr. Jan Turbill is currently an Honorary Senior Fellow in the Faculty of Education at the University of Wollongong with a remarkable career ranging from teaching in classrooms to supporting university students at the foundation of their careers. In addition, from 2007 to 2019, she served as the Teaching and Learning Consultant in the Faculty of Business, offering guidance on teaching and learning matters. Her impactful work earned her an ALTC Citation in 2011. Jan's leadership extends to her role as Past President of the Australian Literacy Educators Association (ALEA), where for eight years she contributed to national literacy initiatives, including the Australian Government's National Inquiry into Literacy. She's advised the NSW Department of Education and been active in the International Reading Association, earning a place in the Reading Hall of Fame in 2008.RESOURCES ON THE PODCASTBerry School Book Club: Engaging readers and writers. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 21 (3), 269–289.Fletcher, R. & Portalupi, J. (2007). Craft lessons: Teaching writing K–8, (2nd ed.). Portland. Maine: Stenhouse.Griffith, R. (2010). Students learn to read like writers: A framework for teachers of writing. Reading Horizons, 50 (1), 49–66.Macrorie, K. (1985). Telling writing (4th ed.). New Jersey: Boynton/Cook Publishers.Mayo, L. (2000). Making the connection: Reading and writing together. The English Journal, 89 (4), 74–77.Smith, F. (1983). Reading like a writer. Language Arts, 60 (5), 558–567.Children's booksDahl, R. (1988). Matilda. London: Penguin. French, J. (2006). The goat who sailed the world. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. French, J. (2009). The night they stormed Eureka. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. Fussell, S. (2008). Samurai kids: Owl ninja. Sydney: Walker Books. Fussell, S. (2009). Samurai kids: Shaolin tiger. Sydney: Walker Books. Fussell, S. (2008). Samurai kids: White crane. Sydney: Walker Books. Gleeson, L. (2008). Mahtab's story. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. Murphy, S. (2010). Toppling. Sydney: Walker Books.JOIN CUE LEARNING'S NEXT LIVE WEBINAR!Join our upcoming Zoom event.and online courses can be found here.Other matching PDF resources are here.Got any questions? Feedback? Thoughts? Email the Cue office at: admin@cuelearning.com.auThe Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Hear from literacy expert and founder of Cue Learning, Sharon Callen, and special guests.At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves. To find out about upcoming events, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit the Cue Learning website http://www.cuelearning.com.au/ and sign up to our newsletter https://cuelearning.com.au/contact/And you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at Teachific https://www.teachific.com.au/.To make sure you don't miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player.MORE INFORMATION AT A GLANCE:Visit cuelearning.com.auSubscribe to the Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy podcasts or join on Apple Podcasts hereContact the Cue office: admin@cuelearning.com.auJoin our Teacher's Toolkit facebook groupFind connected resources on TeachificSee upcoming online eventsSee our online video courses hereAnd finally, read our insightful blogs hereProduced by Apiro Media https://apiropodcasts.com
"The Other 9/11" occurred 50 years ago, a military-organized coup against the Socialist President of Chile Salvador Allende, with the support of U.S. and Australian operatives. In a fantastic discussion we talked with two authorities on the topic, Rodrigo Acuña and Clinton Ferdandes, who discussed the background of the U.S. role in Latin America in the Cold War, the background of Allende's political career and his election to the presidency, his efforts to change the Chilean economy, and the big role that the U.S. and Australian officials played in fostering the anti-Allende opposition and conducting the coup on 9/11/73. Bios// Clinton Fernandes is a professor of international and political studies at the University of New South Wales in Canberra, Australia, part of the Australian Defence Force Academy. His work is primarily concerned with Australia's national security, in particular intelligence matters and Australia's relations with its Southeast Asian neighbors. He is author of many books including most recently “Subimperial Power: Australia in the International Arena.” Rodrigo Acuña (@rodrigoac7) works as an independent journalist on Latin America and for the NSW Department of Education. He is the host of Alborada's Indestructible Podcast (@IndestructPod). He has been writing on Latin American politics for close to twenty years. ---------------- Outro- “Noam Chomsky Reading Salvador Allende's Last Words” Links// + Rodrigo's website: http://rodrigoacuna.com + Did Australian spies help install a Chilean dictator? (https://ab.co/3LjZ8DP) Follow Green and Red// +G&R Linktree: https://linktr.ee/greenandredpodcast +Our rad website: https://greenandredpodcast.org/ Support the Green and Red Podcast// +Become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast +Or make a one time donation here: https://bit.ly/DonateGandR This is a Green and Red Podcast (@PodcastGreenRed) production. Produced by Bob (@bobbuzzanco) and Scott (@sparki1969). “Green and Red Blues" by Moody. Editing by Scott.
More than just a buzzword, operational excellence is the cornerstone of any successful organisation's long-term growth strategy. Ruth Owen shares her top tips to help you build a slick, well tuned, operational process with a focus on the unique government environment. Ruth Owen, Deputy Secretary/COO, NSW Department of Education For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
Despite existing technological capabilities, deeply entrenched barriers to sustainable and equitable transitions often fall to questions of urban governance. Festival of Urbanism Panel Chair: Associate Professor Tooran Alizadeh Haruka Miki-Imoto, Operations Officer for the World Bank in Japan Professor Tim Bunnell from the National University of Singapore James O'Keefe, the Director of the Roads to Home Program in the NSW Department of Planning and Environment Dr Aidan While, University of Sheffield, Department of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Sheffield.
check his podcast @ https://alborada.net/indestructible/ Dr Rodrigo Acuña is a teacher, writer and expert on Latin American politics. He has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Politics and International Relations and Spanish/Latin American Studies from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, as well as a Diploma in Education from that same institution. In 2013 he completed a PhD on Venezuelan foreign policy after having been awarded an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) by the Federal Government. Rodrigo has published in numerous media and academic outlets and worked as an educator at both tertiary and secondary level. He has been interviewed in The Australian, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), SBS Radio (Spanish), Al Jazeera (London), Sputnik (Montevideo), Radio Adelaide, 2ser, Venezolana de Televisión and The Wire. He currently works for the NSW Department of Education and is a contributing editor at Alborada: Latin America Uncovered. He is also the host of Alborada's new podcast Indestructible: Latin America with Rodrigo Acuña. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamarr-jabari/support
Today we are going to talk about the innovations in Dentistry, and my guest is Dr David Penn. After earning his dentistry degree from Sydney University, Dr David Penn opened a practise in Sydney's eastern suburbs. He had extensive training from two of the top aesthetic dentists in the world in the United States. He founded Southern Cross Dental Laboratories in 1983, and it has since developed into one of the world's top-tier, cutting-edge dental laboratories. In addition to his work as an educator and lecturer, Dr Penn gives a lot of talks on facial and cosmetic orthodontics. He has trained more than 1000 post-graduate students in the use of Invisalign, and in January 2015, he wrote and received accreditation for a distinctive post-graduate certificate in Aesthetic Orthodontics. A number of innovative dental appliances and equipment, including the Atlas Cabriolet orthodontic retainer, the Penn Composite Stent, and a series of accelerated orthodontic devices, were created by him as well. In 2015, the NSW Department of Innovation awarded one of these devices a significant grant. Dr Penn won the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for the services sector in 2011. ---- Shownotes are available at Dr David Penn: What Are the Latest in Dentistry and Why It Matters to You ---- Join the Unstress Health Community & Transform Your Life! https://bit.ly/3SRq0gg Connect with Dr Ron at Unstress Health Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unstresshealth/ Facebook: https://fb.me/unstresshealth Email: admin@unstresshealth.com DISCLAIMER: This podcast provides general information and discussion about medicine, health and related subjects. This content is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice or as a substitute for care by a qualified medical practitioner. If you or any other person has a medical concern, he or she should consult with an appropriately qualified medical practitioner. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experiences and conclusions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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