Came across this beastie wandering in the laundry.

Bit of damage from this round of freaky weather.

Started in Perth, ended in Sydney. Whirlwind weekend back home.

Bittersweet homecoming.

I saw this tonight - absolutely stunning

A6: Yes, it is a no brainer. There needs to be upskilling to enable teachers, which enables students. Opportunities such as Participatory Action Research in classroom spaces that allow for genuine interactions and ideas to occur are important, but need skilling prior to. #eduskyAU

Qu 6 - Final Question - Should there be more professional learning, staff, or student input about how to design classroom spaces? #EduSkyAU @eduskyteam.bsky.au

I always find it interesting when teachers don't allow students to reconfigure desks when working in a space. I often wonder what drives their decisions in saying 'no'. #eduskyAU

A5: For me, it is about function over aesthetics. For the students, they need to feel that their voices are heard, whether acted upon or not (dependent on many things). Students don't need to make all of the design decisions, but they are capable to offering their perspectives, even young. #eduskyAU

Qu 5 What allowances do you give students in designing the classroom space? #EduSkyAU @eduskyteam.bsky.au

An interesting thought - 'Insta' worthy classrooms comes across as the recognition of how online platforms can drive performative designs. #eduskyau

A4: I have autonomy in that I can rearrange the furniture in the space, I can make decisions that affect the day to day use of the space. I cannot choose all of the furniture or the amount (quota), or whether the furniture suits what I need it for. So, I have some autonomy. #eduskyAU

Qu 4 How much autonomy or agency do you have with your classroom space or furniture? #EduSkyAU @eduskyteam.bsky.au

I always giggle when I see new classroom spaces that have never had an educator run their eyes over the design. There's something to be said about this process. #eduskyau

Welcome to the chat @mattoman71.bsky.social Great to see you on here. #eduskyau

A3: Edwards (2005/2007) refers to constraints as part of nested agency, where we negotiate - in this case space and the use within. Schools are full of constraints, from policies, procedures and history. Each plays its role in how spaces are used and how they can be altered. #eduskyAU

Qu 3 What are some of the constraints you face when designing your classroom space? #EduSkyAU @eduskyteam.bsky.au

Keen to hear from other educators about their learning spaces. Jump on to the #eduSkyAU chat happening now.

Qu 2 How do 'Insta' classrooms influence your classroom space design decisions? #EduSkyAU @eduskyteam.bsky.au

A1: My first go to is what is present and what is available. How can I move and create flow in a space. #EduSkyAU

Ok, let's make a start. Qu 1 What is the first thing you think when you enter a new learning space (classroom)? #EduSkyAU @eduskyteam.bsky.au

A little bio - primary teacher on the South Coast of NSW. Just finished my doctorate in agency and classroom design. Keen to learn from others, so please join in. #eduskyAU @eduskyauteam.bsky.social

Come join me and the #EduSkyAU team as we discuss all things classroom design!

I passed my thesis. I am now Dr Dothinkeducate!

A6: Lots of professional learning opportunities and lots of opportunities to engage in professional dialogue and sharing of ideas and experiences. I’d like to see curriculum links and how to use for this. #eduskyAU

A2: it gives options and examples. It can help when teachers aren’t available (such as at home). That’s powerful. #eduskyAU

Hi #eduSKYAU. I finally made it.

One more hoop to jump! I submitted my minor revisions to HRS today. Just need to have them signed off. One…more…hoop…

A wee bit stunning.

Next hoop complete on my doctoral thesis journey - HRS review was today. I should get the feedback this time next week. Two hoops to go!

This is the face of a good boy who charmed everyone at the vet surgery even though he felt poorly. Sweet boy has either gastritis or pancreatitis. Rice and chicken dinners for the next few days. #babyrugdog

I submitted my thesis at the end of Jan. I just found out that the examiners’ feedback has returned. It now has to be discussed at a HDR meeting in April. I get it a week after that meeting. Then action it. Then conferral. Then graduation. Talk about a convoluted process.

Happy Saturday. Love the breakfast view.

#eduskyAU So sorry to have missed the chat tonight

Happy #IWD2025 to all of the fabulous women in my life.

My kid makes me laugh - today’s conversation.

Thank you @leghamlemming.bsky.social for a great chat this evening! #EduSkyAU

This little guy wishes you goodnight. He has taken himself off to his crate. #eduskyAU

A6: With primary, I love doing scavenger hunts, either tech or non-tech based. Also love a quiz - kahoot style. There are so many to choose from, depends on the learning area. #eduskyAU

A5: I created a wicked ‘escape to lunch’ escape room that incorporated tech-based, movement based (around the school) and coding to complete the challenge - the kids loved it and didn’t want to go to lunch in the end. The final code from the tasks opened the code box to reveal the prizes. #eduskyau

A4: There’s usually a few facilitators that use and spruik apps, games and the like. I often see the ‘bandwagon’ approach, but it falls off with some as the lack of skills/knowledge kicks in. #eduskyau

A3: not knowing which one to implement, so lack of knowledge, not knowing how the ‘game’ works and how to control (teachers lacking confidence that students are working/learning) and how to account for the learning in terms of program/assessment compliance. #eduskyAU

A2: Hmm, a tough one. I was chatting with a Yr5 student about their love of Prodigy. I asked that question - what can they actually remember about the learning - they couldn’t. They were all about competing and beating others in duals and levelling up. Deep learning didn’t factor for him. #eduskyAU

A1: adding elements of ‘fun’ competition, points, mastery levelling up etc to engage learning and receive instant feedback/gratification. Some students love it, others not so much. #eduskyAU

Hi #eduskyAU Anna here from south coast NSW. Happy to join as no netball this evening. May be multitasking, planning lessons for tomorrow, watching spring training baseball games and this.

#eduskyAU apologies for missing tonight. Fierce netball final - tied at full time, tied at extra time, tied at extra extra time. Lost after that.

Why is it that my foot decides to swell and hurt like blazes right when I head back to work. I don’t have time for this.

#babyrugdog is 3!

This is the face of the last day being 2! #babyrugdog