Intellectual – S.P.I.C.E. of Learning

5 things you may not have known about NAPLAN

7 May

For many years I researched the effects of NAPLAN and high-stakes testing. The research I discovered from the pre-NAPLAN years, revealed an overwhelming amount of evidence that clearly demonstrated the adverse effects high-stakes testing has on students, their...
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20 Ways to Support Students with Dyslexia

23 Oct

October is Dyslexia Awareness month. So how can you help? Here are a few suggestions: 1) Audio texts to help with a love of books and learning; 2) Bigger spaces between words to assist with reading; 3) Provide...
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Number Cup Fun

11 Jun

It’s edumazing how you can use recyclable cups to develop number skills. To begin, number each cup (select numbers that support student’s developmental needs). You might also stick numbers onto cups (using blu tack, velcro, pegs...
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A Competitive Nation

30 Mar

Recently I presented at TEDx Rosalind Park. Within this talk, I shared the government’s vision for Australia to be in the top 5 internationally in limited areas of learning (Reading, Maths and Science) by 2025. It seems in order...
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10 Great tips to develop a love of reading

5 Nov

Make reading a positive experience Read to your students or child and choose texts they can really connect with especially texts they choose themselves. Use the magic of expression to bring the text to life. Choose humorous...
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Playing to Learn

27 Jul

When you hear the word ‘learning’, what images come to mind? Do you see learning related to books, numbers and academic activities or do you see it as an informal process associated with games, toys, exploring and...
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The Digital User: Which one are you?

15 Jul

In my work with adults whether they are educators, leaders, parents and/or business people, I find it profound to see such a variation in people’s paradigms about the Digital world and the way they use or don’t...
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