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This resource was found by Flynn Shepherd (https://padlet.com/flynnshepherd) and I believe this would be super useful in the science classroom, so I added it to my Padlet!

I think this valuable resource would offer amazing interactive and immersive experiences for students. It would definitely help enhance their understanding and engagement with a variety of scientific concepts. Not only that, but it also allows students to conduct experiments in a risk-free environment meaning that they would be able to explore procedures that might be too dangerous or expensive to do in a normal lab setting. This would also be a great tool for teachers to help students understand lab procedures and concepts, helping them gain more confidence for actual lab work.

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Virtual Lab Simulation Catalog | Labster

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Discover Labster's award-winning virtual lab catalog for skills training and science theory. Browse simulations in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and more.

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This video is super entertaining and informative for the students! It breaks the concept down into easy-to-understand language that is perfect for junior students.

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Phases Of The Moon | Why Does The Moon Change Its Shape? | Space | Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

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Biology concepts I find are much easier to understand when they are able to be demonstrated. This is why this website is super cool as it is able to demonstrate concepts like photosynthesis, as a simulator. This is especially useful for teachers when practicals may not be able to take place. In addition to the simulation the website also provides detailed theories, procedures, animations, videos and links to other resources as well. This tool would be able to be used as a 'we do' activity or even a 'you do' independent tool for the students.

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This resource has range of key benefits for students. The comprehensive platform helps enhance students writing skills through innovative technology and structured support. Using AI technology, it provides students with personalised real-time feedback to guide students through their writing progress. It also offers a sequenced learning path. teaching students' various sentence and paragraph structures to develop their coherent writing. Not only is it beneficial academically, but its engaging writing activities keeps students engaged and motivated across different genres and topics. Additionally, the tool helps support teachers by providing resources and tools to effectively teach writing, track progress, and offer personalised feedback.

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Writer's Toolbox is an educational writing programme powered by patented AI. Designed to help students master writing-without doing the work for them-Writer's Toolbox gives real-time, individualised feedback at scale: in every topic, for every student, at their most teachable moments.

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The Complete System to Transform School Writing Results | Writer's Toolbox

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Guiding thousands of teachers and students, Writer's Toolbox is a proven success. Double state NAPLAN growth in Australia. Double writing effect scores in New Zealand.

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I found this link through Grace's Padlet (https://padlet.com/gracewaning) this website will be super helpful when exploring resources for my Grade 7 Science focus on Earth and Space Sciences (AC9S7U03).

This resource allows teachers to save a lot of time when trying to find resources when lesson planning. Another bonus is that you know the content provided would be relevant to what the Australian Curriculum is asking to be taught. This website will be very useful as a basis for staying on track with curriculum expectations.

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Scootle provides Australian teachers with access to quality-assured digital learning resources aligned to the Australian Curriculum.

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Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority

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Assessment is the ongoing process of gathering, analysing and reflecting on evidence to make informed judgments about the achievement or capabilities of individuals and cohorts. It plays an integral role in improving student learning and informing teaching.

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SAMR Model: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition - Educational Technology

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When integrating technology into education, the SAMR model serves as a foundational guide. Crafted by Ruben R. Puentedura, SAMR offers educators a

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This website explores a range of lesson plan templates for grades one through to ten that align with the Australian Curriculum standard. This resource can be used as a great tool to get ideas and understand the planning and exploration of concepts used by other teachers. Upon exploration, there are also lesson plans that use ICT resources within them, which is useful for educators looking to embed digital resources into their classes. The lessons also how teachers to alter the difficulty of the content based on their student's needs.

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Year 7 English Lesson Plans Archives - Australian Curriculum Lessons

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English Lesson Plans Year 7 English Lesson Plans

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The fun Amoeba Sisters Biology walkthrough!

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The fun Amoeba Sisters Biology walkthrough!

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This YouTube video is a series created by the 'Amoeba Sisters' explaining and demonstrating a variety of concept covered in the biology curriculum. The video is very engaging for students, with lots of visual explanations and humorous commentary to keep students engaged and motivated. Each segment is broken into smaller videos for the different concepts, meaning that it is easy for teachers to implement in time restricted lessons.

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Stroll Through the Playlist (a Biology Review)

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This interactive game shows students how the phases of the moon change over the month. Allowing them to manipulate time and see the effect on the moons shape.

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Lunar Phases Simulation | PBS LearningMedia

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Explore the Earth-Sun-Moon system to understand the phases of the Moon using this simulation from Astronomy Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Use this resource to develop and use models to construct an understanding of why the Moon's appearance changes through a cycle of phases as viewed from Earth.

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Blooket is a dynamic educational platform that transforms traditional learning into an engaging and interactive experience. The gamified learning experience enhances student engagement by motivating them to actively participate and fosters a desire to excel. The active learning promotes knowledge retention when the students actively recall information through various question formats. Also, the real-time feedback after each question allows students to assess their understanding helping them identify areas for improvement. Overall, the collaborative and live platform (In-Person & Remote Learning) is a valuable resource for teachers trying to enrich their teaching strategies.

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I found this link through Flynn's Padlet (https://padlet.com/flynnshepherd) it was super interesting, so I had to share!

The level of engagement that VR would bring to the classroom would be amazing. The opportunity this would give students to learn first-hand would make learning concepts that are typically displayed in a diagram much more engaging. I really believe this would help visual students understand concepts a lot easier. However, I do question how it would be added into school funding, as I personally would never bring in my own personal technologies for students to use.

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XReadyLab.com | Best VR education | Free 3D models | Science | Tools for teachers | VR classroom

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XReadyLab.com | Best VR education | Free 3D models | Science | Tools for teachers | VR classroom VR Cell: Unleashing the Power of Immersive Biology Lessons %

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XReadyLab.com | Best VR education | Free 3D models | Science | Tools for teachers | VR classroom - VR Cell: Unleashing the Power of Immersive Biology Lessons

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With the use of this tool students have access to personalised learning to support their needs. Read Theory is able to adapt the level of difficulty of the work to suit the student's reading difficulty. It supports them with instant feedback on their progress and reduces the teachers marking load. Teachers are able to use the information gained on the students' progress to gain a better understanding on how to better support the students learning. Lastly, the range of class competitions and prizes keep students motivated and engaged.

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ReadTheory | Reading Comprehension Exercises

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Reading comprehension exercises — online, free, & adaptive. Fits K-12, ESL and adult students. Easily track progress for the entire class.

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I found this link through Becca Battye's Padlet (https://padlet.com/rebeccabattye) I love the idea of having a connected classroom, so I had to share!

I love this idea of having a classroom blog. I think it would be a great way for students to express their creativity when it comes to their thoughts, and classwork. It is great that it can also be used as a tool to connect with families and possibility the community to. My only thoughts are what the cyber safety risks/concerns would be regarding a class blog? Also, I think this would be a great tool for students to use for chapter summaries for book analysis assignments, also as a great place to store all of their work.

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Blogger.com – create a unique and beautiful blog easily.

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Publish your passions your way. Whether you’d like to share your knowledge, experiences or the latest news, create a unique and beautiful blog.

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The worksheet created by Twinkl is super handy for mixed-ability classes. The lower ability worksheet includes visual clues and names to help students along. Whereas the middle level still has the moon phase names, but not the clues. This level would be a great basis for getting an idea of the classes understanding on the content. And lastly, the high level has blank label boxes and no list of vocabulary at the bottom. This version would be great for extension students but also as a revision tool for later on in the term.

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Phases of the Moon Labeling Activity Sheet (with Label Boxes)

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Assess your students’ understanding and comprehension of the Moon’s phases with our detailed Phases of the Moon Worksheet. This handy teacher-created resource features an engaging diagram of the different phases of the moon with boxes for your labels. Can your children recognize all the different phases? Did you know? You can print our Moon Phase Worksheet in black and white to save the planet and your printing budget.

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This video is an informative and engaging resource for my selected Year 7 Earth and Space science unit. This video was used in lesson one to introduce the topic, but also recall prior knowledge.

Here is how it aligns with my lesson objectives:

This video introduces fundamental concepts about the Earth's revolution and rotation. It prompts students to recall and discuss their prior knowledge.

Additionally, it presents information in an engaging matter, the video influences students to ask questions like "why do we have seasons?" or "How does the Earth's axis affect the climate?".

The combination of animations and clear narration supports diverse learning styles, allowing difficult scientific concepts to be more accessible and memorable.

The videos clear explanation of how the Earth's tilts and orbit causes different seasons across the world, helps students understand why its summer in some countries and winter in others.

Lastly, incorporating this video enhances digital literacy, fostering a technologically enriched learning environment.

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EARTH'S ROTATION & REVOLUTION | Why Do We Have Seasons? | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

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This diary worksheet would be a great tool for applying learning of the lunar phases in a practical way. The task could be used as a daily class activity to do throughout the term, but also as a homework tool providing students with the responsibility for recording their own data.

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This investigative Moon Diary worksheet allows your students to track the different lunar moon phases by providing a template for them to note down their own observations of how the moon appears on different nights across a month.Once pupils have chosen their commencement date, they are encouraged to look at the moon each night and shade the square provided to match the moon’s appearance, creating illustrations of half-moons, full moons and waxing and waning crescents. Fun and engaging, this worksheet is a great way of applying learning of the lunar phases in a practical way, developing responsibility for their own moon diary and how it relates to what they have learnt. Ideal for Science classes, this excellent worksheet makes a perfect homework task too.

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Hey! I'm Ellie. I am 21 and live in regional Queensland. I love Biology and English and am hoping to teach them one day. I am in my third year of Uni and study part-time. I love working in the classroom helping support students and showing them that science can actually be fun! I love spending time with my friends and getting creative in my free time.

I really love the idea of using ICT resources in the classroom as I truly believe they can bring so much fun and enjoyment to students whilst still learning content. I think digital pedagogies can really help teachers create personalised learning for students as well as gain a better insight into how the class is progressing.

Anyway! I hope you find some useful resources on my Padlet and feel free to explore my thoughts and ideas on planning a Grade 7 Science unit. :))

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Khanmigo, developed by Khan Academy is an AI teaching assistant that automates routine tasks whilst providing intelligent support. It is designed to streamline lesson planning and enhance instructional effectiveness of teachers so more focus is on student engagement and personalised instruction. Some examples of its resources are rubric and assessment generators, exit tickets and discussion prompts, also, learning objectives and class snapshots. I think this tool could be used as a guideline for teachers to use to save time and personalise student support.

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Meet Khanmigo: Khan Academy’s AI-powered teaching assistant & tutor

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Khanmigo, built by nonprofit Khan Academy, is a top-rated AI for education. Save time on prep, tackle homework challenges, and get personalized tutoring.

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Year 7 Science: Understanding Earth and space sciences (AC9S7U03)

Students learn to:

model cyclic changes in the relative positions of the Earth, sun and moon and explain how these cycles cause eclipses and influence predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and tides

(AC9S7U03).

General capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities:

Critical and Creative Thinking

Analysing

Interpret concepts and problems

Inquiring

Identify, process and evaluate information

Elaborations:

Using physical models or virtual simulations to explain the cyclic patterns of lunar phases and eclipses of the sun and moon

Critical and Creative Thinking

Inquiring

Identify, process and evaluate information

Digital Literacy

Investigating

Acquire and collate data

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F-10 Curriculum | V9 Australian Curriculum

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ACARA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and Place throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters, sky and community.

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The Seasons and Ecliptic Simulator is an interactive ICT resource designed to help students understand how the tilt of the Earth’s axis and its orbit around the sun influences the seasons. This artefact was selected as it aligned with the scientific concepts in the Year 7 Earth and Space Science content descriptor AC9S7U03 in the Australian Curriculum. Also, for its rich interactivity, high visual clarity, and accessibility.

Using this simulation, students can manipulate time, tilt, and location to observe changes in day length, solar altitude, and the path of the sun. This resource is critical to the mini unit because it models real-time astronomical phenomena and encourages students to solve problems and think critically through realistic digital experimentation.

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Seasons and Ecliptic Simulator - Basic Coordinates and Seasons - NAAP

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Padlet is an excellent resource that aligns with the high-end digital pedagogy and the Australian Curriculum general capabilities.

This resource was used within my lesson sequence for a variety of reasons:

It is a multimodal & flexible tool-

Students can create a digital brainstorm where they can post text, videos, images, links and audio to represent their understanding of a concept. This aligns with the curriculum's emphasis on digital literacy and multimodal communication.

It also supports the SAMR model. Padlet starts as an Augmentation tool (brainstorming) and shifts toward Modification and Redefinition as they can co-construct knowledge in a reflective and journalistic way.

Collaborative Learning is supported throughout-

Padlet allows real-time interaction between students allowing them to post simultaneously, promoting shared knowledge and collaborative inquiries.

It also creates opportunities for peer feedback through commenting and reactions, helping build communication and interpersonal skills.

It supports differentiated learning, as students can express their thoughts textually and visually.

Encourages Creative and Critical Thinking-

Padlet works as a great reflection tool where students can revise their thinking and reflect on changes across the unit (e.g. digital learning journals).

Also, brainstorming inquiry questions on the visual platforms (e.g. "Why do we have seasons? L1) externalises student thinking, simplifying scaffolding to see learning progression.

Alignment with AITSL & General Capabilities-

Literacy: Supports visual, verbal and written literacy across content.

ICT Capability: Influences positive ethical and effective use of digital platforms for communication and collaboration.

Creative and Critical Thinking: Allows students to make connections, build digital artefacts, and analyse data.

For educators, it encourages teachers to demonstrate Standard 6.2 and 7.4, through the engagement of broader networks, reflections and sharing of resources.

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This video was selected to support the development of inquiry skills by challenging students to explain eclipses. This video fosters analytical skills and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.

The video provides clear animations that depict the mechanics of solar and lunar eclipses, assisting students in understanding concepts that are hard to visualise without imagery. It does this through its auditory explanation with visual animations that supports various learning styles, enhancing retention and comprehension.

I also selected this resource to use with the NASA Eclipse website simulator to apply their newfound knowledge in an interactive environment. Additionally, students also have the option to take screenshots from the video to include in their digital journals.

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All About Eclipse | Solar and Lunar Eclipse Explained | Different Phases of the Moon | Dr. Binocs

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This resource was implemented within my mini unit for its comprehensive and engaging resources that allow students to explore and understand eclipses.

The resources visual aids help students conceptualise how the alignment of the Earth, Sun, and Moon create different types of eclipses. By understanding how they work, students can relate the classroom learning to actual astronomical events and include them in their final presentation. This enhances their overall interest in the subject.

The website also uses age-appropriate language, ensuring that the students can comprehend and engage with the material effectively. It also allows teachers to use the resource as a basis for formative assessments. In my case I used this website as a tool for students to use to gather information for their final presentations. It prompts students to explain concepts in their own words and create multimedia based on their own understanding.

In terms of curriculum alignment, it supports inquiry-based learning and enhances digital literacy through the engagement of interactive simulations, allowing students to develop digital skills and scientific understanding.

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Below, check out a visualization of the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse!

What's the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse?

Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon gets in the way of the Sun's light and casts its shadow on Earth. That means during the day, the Moon moves over the Sun and it gets dark. Isn't it strange that it gets dark in the middle of the day?

This total eclipse happens about every year and a half somewhere on Earth. A partial eclipse, when the Moon doesn't completely cover the Sun, happens at least twice a year somewhere on Earth.

But not everyone experiences every solar eclipse. Getting a chance to see a total solar eclipse is rare. The Moon's shadow on Earth isn't very big, so only a small portion of places on Earth will see it. You have to be on the sunny side of the planet when it happens. You also have to be in the path of the Moon's shadow.

On average, the same spot on Earth only gets to see a solar eclipse for a few minutes about every 375 years!

Caution! Eye Safety During a Total Solar Eclipse
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun's bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing.

For safety information, visit the NASA Eclipse Safety Page.

Lunar Eclipse

During a lunar eclipse, Earth gets in the way of the Sun's light hitting the Moon. That means that during the night, a full moon fades away as Earth's shadow covers it up.

The Moon can also look reddish because Earth's atmosphere absorbs the other colors while it bends some sunlight toward the Moon. Sunlight bending through the atmosphere and absorbing other colors is also why sunsets are orange and red.

During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon is shining from all the sunrises and sunsets occurring on Earth!

Why don't we have a lunar eclipse every month?

You might be wondering why we don't have a lunar eclipse every month as the Moon orbits Earth. It's true that the Moon goes around Earth every month, but it doesn't always get in Earth's shadow. The Moon's path around Earth is tilted compared to Earth's orbit around the Sun. The Moon can be behind Earth but still get hit by light from the Sun.

Because they don't happen every month, a lunar eclipse is a special event. Unlike solar eclipses, lots of people get to see each lunar eclipse. If you live on the nighttime half of Earth when the eclipse happens, you'll be able to see it.

Remembering the Difference

It's easy to get these two types of eclipses mixed up. An easy way to remember the difference is in the name. The name tells you what gets darker when the eclipse happens. In a solar eclipse, the Sun gets darker. In a lunar eclipse, the Moon gets darker.

Related Resources for Educators

Launchpad: Solar Eclipses

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I selected this video as it breaks down the complex gravitation interactions between the Earth, Moon, and Sun that creates the tides. The animations make the concept accessible to Grade 7 students whilst aiding visual learning and comprehension.

By explaining the causes of the tides, it influences students to explore inquiry-based questions. In the lesson, I had the students investigate whether or not eclipses influence the Earth's tides.

The video is a great resource for reinforcing key concepts related to the Earth's movements and their influence, aligning with the Australian Curriculum's focus for the unit.

By understanding how tidal mechanics work, it helps further support the understanding for more advanced topics in Earth and Space science. The information also learnt from the video can be incorporated into the students' digital journals and their final presentation to showcase their understanding of the concept.

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Lesson Sequence Resource: Presentation Creation Tool

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Lesson Sequence Resource: Presentation Creation Tool

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I selected Canva for students to use to create their presentations as it allows students to transform their learning products by embedding all of the information and evidence they have collected into a creative and engaging presentation. This shifts the task from substitution or augmentation to redefinition, creating an entirely new form of data collection.

It is also a great tool for this task as students can co-author presentations through their collaborative editing features. It encourages authentic teamwork and portrays digital collaboration practices. It's ability to incorporate a variety of media types, supports a diverse range of learners like my selected student, and encourages deeper engagement with the content. The accessibility of this tool also made it easy for students to share their presentation to their Google Classroom and receive feedback efficiently.

Overall, designing a digital report allows students to synthesise information and organise their ideas meaningfully. This aligns with the Curriculums general capabilities such as Critical and Creative Thinking, Literacy, and ICT Capability.

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Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.

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Lesson Sequence Resource: Google Classroom

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Lesson Sequence Resource: Google Classroom

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Google Classroom was incorporated into my unit to help support streamlined communication, organisation of resources, collaboration, and assessment upload.

This resource effectively aligned with high-end digital pedagogy and the SAMR model at the Modification and Redefinition stages. I was able to use to provide a centralised platform for students to access resources, receive feedback, and upload their work. The integration with tools like Google Docs enhances accessibility. Most of all, it supports collaboration through shared documents, peer feedback, and class discussions.

In my case, I used it in my lesson sequence as a tool for the students to upload their presentation and journals to receive and give peer feedback. Overall, this enhances student agency and personalised learning pathways as well as digital citizenship in a secured and monitored environment.

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Made for Teaching - Google for Education

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A guide to 'Pedagogy for Transformative Teaching and Learning'

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A guide to 'Pedagogy for Transformative Teaching and Learning'

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'Pedagogy for Transformative Teaching and Learning' was published in 2023 by Cheryl Merzel and is found to an informative and innovative approach to the traditional pedagogical approaches.

I believe that this resource is essential for educators as it explores the innovative approaches to enhance student learning outcome and overall engagement. The journal emphasises the importance of 'clear communication of course objectives and expectations', where it was found that this method leads to increased student involvement with the content.

When creating my learning sequence/mini unit I wanted to use this transformative pedagogy when collecting my ICT tools to increase engagement in a pedagogical way and not just as a fun tool. by doing this I would be able to create a more impactful and meaningful educational experience for my students.

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Pedagogy for Transformative Teaching and Learning - Cheryl R. Merzel, 2023

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As Editor of Pedagogy in Health Promotion, I have the great pleasure to read numerous submissions offering stimulating and creative approaches to teaching and learning. The curricular work in these papers is solidly grounded in pedagogical principles and evidence-based methods, along with a strong dose of inspired and passionate teaching. My bird’s eye view of this pedagogical landscape leads me to a very positive appraisal of the current and future status of education in public health and health promotion. As a community of educators, we are on our way toward achieving a standard of transformative education in our field.

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Closer look into the principles, methods, and theory into Transformations Pedagogy

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Closer look into the principles, methods, and theory into Transformations Pedagogy

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'Transformational Teaching: Theoretical Underpinnings, Basic Principles, and Core Methods' written by Slavich & Zimbardo (2013) demonstrates the comprehensive framework of student learning and personal growth through innovative teaching strategies. The article encourages educators to create:

Active and collaborative learning

Experimental Learning

Student-centred learning

Problem-based learning.

These instructional methods are transformed to create a cohesive approach that fosters dynamic relationships between the students, teachers, and the subject content. The significance of this approach is that it fosters an environment of personalised feedback, guidance, and authentic lessons that extend beyond the classroom. Overall, this form of pedagogy aims to maximise the students personal and intellectual development.

After exploring this framework, I decided to incorporate it into my mini unit to support the high-end pedagogy principles required. It encouraged me to use the ICT resources such as Canva and Padlet to facilitate student-centred and collaborative learning experiences. Additionally, it also aligns with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST), specifically 6.2 and 7.4.

This is because it:

Engages in professional learning to improve my practices, in my emphasis to continuously reflect and adapt to various teaching strategies (Standard 6.2).

Represents my engagement with professional teaching networks and broader communities, whilst advocating for collaborative learning environments that go past the traditional classroom setting (Standard 7.4).

Altogether I am able to take insight from this framework to create a learning environment that not only teaches scientific knowledge but fosters critical thinking and collaboration.

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Transformational Teaching: Theoretical Underpinnings, Basic Principles, and Core Methods

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High-quality, neuroscience-based K–6 math curriculum proven to deepen conceptual understanding, increase student engagement, and deliver visual, game-based learning that works in every classroom.