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What creativity really is - and why schools need it

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"...Children spend so much time processing new stimuli that there is less time to “go deep” with the stimuli they’ve already encountered. There is less time for thinking about ideas and situations from different perspectives, such that their ideas become more interconnected and their mental models of understanding become more integrated." read the full post here What creativity really is - and why schools need it

Astronomical Society of Victoria

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When History and STEM collide! ⭐️🌙🔭🧠 If you are organising a History tour or STEM tour (or other subjects for that matter) - have you thought about combining them? This can open the tour up to a wider number of students and generate some great learning outcomes. Contact our team to discuss! read the full post here Astronomical Society of Victoria

How to Begin Using Inquiry-Based Learning

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"There’s nothing like walking into a classroom humming with engagement and excitement for learning. It’s almost as though no one notices you are there as learners continue to converse, collaborate, and investigate together. This may be the classroom of our dreams, but how do we make this our reality?" read the full post here How to Begin Using Inquiry-Based Learning

How online learning helps students pursue their passions

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“When encouraged to pursue their passions, students find ways of directing themselves and learning and gaining independence—all enabled by online learning”. read the full post here How online learning helps students pursue their passions

Students Get The Chance To Experiment In Space

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http://bit.ly/2DRi4qO read the full post here Students Get The Chance To Experiment In Space

Interview with Sara (one of 2018's Mission Discovery winners)

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Have a listen about what it's like to take part in Mission Discovery! Here's an interview with Sara from Ringwood Secondary College about her experience at Mission Discovery last year. https://youtu.be/hNs75MnsRfI read the full post here Interview with Sara (one of 2018's Mission Discovery winners)

Reimagining education for the 21st century

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Students around the world were asked by the Financial Times and the World Bank to reimagine education for the future. The two winning articles are full of inspiration! The future is in good hands. read the full post here Reimagining education for the 21st century