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How to apply collaborative technologies to any organisation

Ben Newsome

Collaborative technologies makes all the difference in team communications, regardless of the organisation or industry you're involved in! We look at the questions you need to ask when considering how to effectively communicate within your organisation and beyond.

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50 questions kids can investigate about the environment

Ben Newsome

Why not pose these questions for your kids to investigate as part of their science projects. The results would make great student posters, student podcasts, student blogs or student reports! A great start to teach kids about the environment.

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Inspiring Australia Training: Virtual Excursions

Ben Newsome

Fizzics Education has partnered with Inspiring Australia & Virtual Excursions Australia to help organisations deliver engaging online STEM events. The developed courses are free to all those who deliver science engagement programs as part of Inspiring Australia’s national network, delivered in partnership with State Governments!

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STEM Mini-builds; emulating collaboration outside of school

Ben Newsome

Traditionally we often have seen school STEM challenges as something that is usually done within a classroom or across a grade. Consider taking your STEM challenges to the next level by challenging them to work together on a shared STEM project where they can't be in the same room!

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Global distance learning opportunities

Ben Newsome

Global distance education opportunities abound! Meet our colleagues from around the world who for many years have run distance education programs. Award-winning, engaging and highly experienced distance educators from multiple key learning areas.

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What does authentic virtual learning look like?

Ben Newsome

'How can you engage my remote learners?'. Fair question! Authentic virtual learning is achieved by ensuring that participants are actively involved. In this article we explore how to identify if your virtual class is truly engaging.

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Student Equity – Landline phones & virtual classes

Ben Newsome

One of the troubling situations whilst online classes is that not all kids have access to the internet. Even if devices are rolled out to these kids, if they simply cannot connect because their family cannot afford the internet they will not be able to participate in live online classes....

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Global Supermoon Party April 7/8!

Ben Newsome

Find out about what a Supermoon is and how to join the party! The Supermoon in Apri 2020 is the biggest of the year. We look into the science of what it is...

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Timezones & cultural differences matter for online classes

Ben Newsome

Lately, I received a few questions about how to convert timezones for online classes. Now, it seems a straight forward thing but it's not when you start thinking about cultural differences, not just time zone differences. We look at common mistakes that happen when creating virtual classes between countries.

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Printable colouring-in worksheets!

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Fun downloadable colouring-in activities for kids whilst at home! Print these colouring worksheets to keep the kids busy. Perfect for keeping up your kids mental well being. Share with your friends!

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Child protection controls in place for Zoom & other online products

Ben Newsome

Unfortunately, what you have seen in the media has been caused by people rolling out technology without careful consideration towards the impacts on child safety or a thorough knowledge of the controls that exist and the limitations of the software they are using. We look at protections already in place...

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7 Deadly Sins of Interactive Virtual Learning

Ben Newsome

What to avoid when setting up a virtual learning space in your home! From lighting, sound, child protection & more, there are things to consider before you start.

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Naming for online programs confusing?

Ben Newsome

For years the distance education community has struggled with the naming of 'online programs'. The reason for this is that there are so many types of online programs! We look at why this had occurred and what to do about it now and in the future.

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Navigating the distance learning landscape

Ben Newsome

Given the task at hand that schools around the world face as we deal with the impact of school lockdown due to the COVID-19 crisis, we've received many calls for advice on what is out there for teachers to consider. We look at communities of best practice available to you.

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