TER #015 – 26 Jan 2014 – Australian Curriculum Review

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In this episode we explore the proposed review of the Australian Curriculum, including the concerns raised about the review & the men appointed to lead it, the nature of the development of existing curriculum, and some of the concerns educators have with the curriculum. We interview Robyn Ewing from USYD, ACARA CEO Robert Randall & APPA Executive Stephen Breen. Also introducing a new segment with advice for teachers, and regular feature, ‘Off Campus’ with Dan Haesler. Continue reading

TER #014 – 12 Jan 2014 – Games in Schools feat Giles Pritchard and Tom Benjamin

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This bumper holiday special is all about uses of games in the classroom. This episode features guest co-host Giles Pritchard (@caradocp), from the Games in Schools and Libraries Podcast, and an interview with Dr. Tom Benjamin about quests, narrative game play, and elements of gamification in education. Also features ‘Off Campus’ with Dan Haesler, and Cameron catches up with listener Mark (@seminyaksunset) while on holiday in Queensland.

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