Professional Learning with EduSpark

Introduction to EduSpark for Raffles American School

Andrew Mowat

2D and Graphic Design

Anu Bidani

I'm not telling you to ditch your computers and phones.  I'm not here to tell you "if you do everything in this course, you'll have immediate success freeing yourself from tech."  That's not the point.  We will be looking at finding the balance in technology that works for YOU and your team or organization, so that you can enhance your life, while looking out for your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.  From courses I've taken, to research I've done, to practices I've implemented for myself, my students and my family, I hope that you will gain insights for your own life.

Recorded video lessons, which I recommend doing one a week, and in the order listed.  This will allow you to follow the sequential activities I've put together in each module, as well as to put into practice the concepts learned that week, before starting on another area.

Mini exercises to help you in your real life as you work through the course

PDFs and further articles for you to continue your practice and research

Simple reflections throughout the course to help you track habits, feelings and bring awareness 

Re-shaping Your Digital Wellness

Heather Barnard

What if we taught Gen-Z how to talk – and listen – to each other? R.E.A.L.® trains teachers to do exactly that. We start with four skills: Relate, Excerpt, Ask, and Listen. All R.E.A.L.® programs serve teachers and students in tandem — this two-pronged approach is the “secret sauce” behind our impact! Schools design a program that reflects their vision and needs by choosing among several options for both PD & Curriculum. We’re here to help you dream big and get tactical when it comes to designing a great-fit discussion skills curriculum. Take a look through our course to learn more and reach out to liza@realdiscussion.org with any questions!

R.E.A.L. Discussion: Teaching Gen-Z how to talk - and listen - to each other

Liza Garonzik

Reinvigorate your appetite for professional learning

So you've had the recouperative rest that we so very much need when we finish a school year, and your mind is beginning to (maybe) wander to what to focus on for next year.

This is a free 'course' that will host and house free live sessions from a selection of our fabulous creator faculty, sometimes in a 'taster' or introductory format, othertimes more Q&A. 

If you like the message and delivery of these creators, each of the sessions lead to opportunities for further learning with the creator in existing EduSpark courses.

We'll even throw in a Pro Access trial , just in case the creator c'sourse is a Pro course.

Summer Series Live Learning Events

Jen Bloomingdale

Dene walks you through the 5 Keys to the Student Driven classroom. Throughout the course he shares each key, practical ideas that you can implement, along with thoughts to consider as you move towards a student driven classroom. 

The Five Keys to The Student Driven Classroom

Dene Gainey

Self-Care and Lifelong Physical Awareness is critical now in 2021 more than ever before. Within this session, you will be taken through a curriculum that will present Physical Education with a personal social, and emotional focus on oneself. Individualizing education and catering for all abilities has driven Andy to develop a reputable Physical Education model where success and failure are equally praised and present. 

 As an experienced and highly regarded educator around the globe, Andy will share examples of success and ways you can embed rich pedagogical strategies and instructional models into your movement-based practice, which has proven successful in the ongoing success of individual students. His co-constructed curriculum designed together with his students reflects the worldwide understanding of Physical Literacy. 

Within this session you will walk away with: 

- A deeper knowledge of the importance of personal, social, and emotional education 

- Tips on how to embed this practice into your present class practices 

- A clear understanding of the model which binds this practice together.  

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