Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Feature: Helen Georgiou and Sally Larsen discuss their independent research into standardised test results over time, and how they compare to the popular media and political narrative of constant academic decline in Australia. Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney considers the importance of Reflexivity in the use of data in schools. Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption Education in the News – Cameron discusses student perspectives on Generative Ai in education. ChatGPT was tipped to cause widespread cheating. Here’s what students say happened Timeco ..read more

In this episode's main feature, Michelle Dennis shares how Hailybury school has developed a whole-school approach to AI on education, focussing on principles to balance the ethical considerations and risks alongside the opportunities provided by generative AI. Recorded at the ACEL Australia 2023 National Conference.  Education in the News – Cameron discusses the federal government's recent "Be That Teacher" recruitment campaign. bethatteacher.gov.au campaign website What will keep teachers in front of classrooms? - Fiona Longmuir and Gabby Stroud on ABC Timecodes: 00:00 Opening Credits ..read more

In this episode, Lucas Walsh discusses research into the effect on students of planning for post-school life in an increasingly uncertain future. Lucas Walsh – Monash University Profile ‘So many things to consider’: how to help school leavers decide what to do next Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney considers the imnplications of discourse on ‘novces and experts’ in education practice and policy. Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption Education in the News – Cameron discusses recent data from NSW about the casual teacher shortage crisis. New survey finds almost every public school is being affecte ..read more

The Australian Council for Educational Leaders is a not-for-profit organisation that actively supports the development of educational leadership capabilities. In 2023 ACEL celebrated their 50th anniversary, and the national conference had the theme Celebrating 50 years: Learning from the past, leading for the future, with a conference program that aimed to strike a balance between honouring the past by distilling key lessons learned, and focussing on the future, by examining the complexities and possibilities that lie ahead. In this extended episode you will hear from many of the keynote speak ..read more

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, the potential for Generative AI to reshape education has been tied up with educational systems and institutions need for realistic and sustainable policy responses. In this episode, Linda Corrin of Deaking University discusses the potential impacts of AI on education, particularly in higher education, and some of the ways universities and schools systems can respond to the rapid grwoth of AI in the education sector. Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares tips on making instructional videos for colleagu ..read more

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast In thie feature length Kolber’s Corner, Steve Kolber interviews Tess Rendolph about her experiences and insights from the realm of special education, and discusses tech-enabled educational practices as part of Initial teacher Education, where platforms like SIMTeach offer news ways to prepare future teachers. Find Steven Kolber at StevenKolber.com Tess Rendoth’s Profile at UoNewcastle Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney reflects on the ‘murkiness’ of issues in Australian education, resulting in conflict between teachers. Tom Mahoney’s The I ..read more

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Lecturer and Gamification Consultant Claire Seldon discusses gamification of learning. Claire’s gamification page Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber considers issues of selecting quality texts. Steven Kolber on X/Twitter Education in the News – Cameron looks at a recent report by The Australia Institue into school funding. Full Report Timecodes: 00:00 Opening Credits 01:31 Intro 04:20 Kolber’s Corner 09:12 Ideology in Education 09:44 Education in the News 21:27 Feature Introduction 23:35 Interview – Claire Seldon 01:17:47 Patron Shout-Outs Su ..read more

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Megan Watkins and Greg Noble discuss the broader issues of multiculturalism in schools, and considerations for teahcing students of refugee backgrounds. Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney Tom Mahoney on X/Twitter Education in the News – Cameron looks at the new draft framework for using generative AI in schools. Timecodes: 00:00 Opening Credits 01:31 Intro 04:51 Ideology in Education 17:42 Education in the News 46:45 Feature Introduction 49:23 Interview – Megan Watkins and Greg Noble 01:47:46 Patron Shout-Outs Support TER Podcast at Patreon.c ..read more

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Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Dr Emily Stockings discusses the issues of vaping and e-cigarettes among young people in schools, including prevelance, health impacts and how students access vapes, as well as curriculum resources developed as part of Positive Choices. Positive Choices resources: Factsheet: Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping (https://positivechoices.org.au/teachers/electronic-cigarettes-and-vaping-factsheet) Factsheet: E-cigarettes, Vaping and the Law (https://positivechoices.org.au/teachers/ecigarettes-vaping-and-the-law) Blog: The environmental impacts of e-c ..read more