Insights Blog — Future Focused Learning (2024)

Learner Agency Lee Crockett 11/7/23 Learner Agency Lee Crockett 11/7/23

Explore the journey of Evelyn Scott School as they move from agents to agency in one of Canberra’s most unique P–10 schools.

Growth Mindset Lee Crockett 10/1/23 Growth Mindset Lee Crockett 10/1/23

Explore these strategies educators, school administrators, and stakeholders in the Australian education system can use to begin instilling a growth mindset in schools.

Mindfulness Lee Crockett 9/22/23 Mindfulness Lee Crockett 9/22/23

What is a mindful classroom? How does it work, and how does the concept fit into teaching and learning? Most importantly, what does it mean for our learners?

Mindfulness Lee Crockett 9/22/23 Mindfulness Lee Crockett 9/22/23

Mindfulness is day-to-day learning about ourselves, others, and how we are all connected. The quotes we've chosen here are to help you learn more of what mindfulness is about.

Mindfulness Lee Crockett 9/21/23 Mindfulness Lee Crockett 9/21/23

How would you feel about practicing mindfulness and enjoying yourself simultaneously? If that idea appeals to you, then this article featuring seven ways to do just that is for you.

Mindfulness Ross Crockett 9/21/23 Mindfulness Ross Crockett 9/21/23

There is never a wrong or difficult time to begin being more mindful. Here are four of the potential health benefits a dedicated mindfulness practice can bring you.

Learner Agency Lee Crockett 9/13/23 Learner Agency Lee Crockett 9/13/23

Discover the exceptional work regarding learner agency being done by Simon McGlade and the teaching team at Mackellar Primary School.

Learner Agency Lee Crockett 8/2/23 Learner Agency Lee Crockett 8/2/23

Here are a few short and inspiring stories of how great teachers changed the lives of a few of the most well-known individuals in the world.

Purposeful Questioning Lee Crockett 8/2/23 Purposeful Questioning Lee Crockett 8/2/23

Is there a way we can maximize the potential benefits of a good conversation for all the parties involved? Yes, there is, and it’s called JUICE. Read on for more.

Growth Mindset Lee Crockett 8/1/23 Growth Mindset Lee Crockett 8/1/23

Reframing is about shifting from a deficit mindset to a possibilities mindset. Here’s how to do it right.

Mindfulness Lee Crockett 8/1/23 Mindfulness Lee Crockett 8/1/23

How does our understanding of the essence of mindfulness contribute to the blossoming of our creative potential?

Critical Thinking Lee Crockett 8/1/23 Critical Thinking Lee Crockett 8/1/23

How can we create a community of belonging and inclusion that develops authentic learning experiences for our kids?

Critical Thinking Lee Crockett 8/1/23 Critical Thinking Lee Crockett 8/1/23

Growth mindset is a way of thinking and acting in the world. Here are some proactive measures to adopt, model, and infuse the qualities of the growth mindset in your practice.

Critical Thinking Lee Crockett 8/1/23 Critical Thinking Lee Crockett 8/1/23

Making strong learning connections is among our highest priorities as educators because, without connection and relevance to the learner, there is no learning.

Critical Thinking Lee Crockett 8/1/23 Critical Thinking Lee Crockett 8/1/23

Essential understandings are one of the primary intentions behind learning. Let’s explore more of what they are, why they matter, where to find them, and how to use them.

Learner Agency Lee Crockett 7/29/23 Learner Agency Lee Crockett 7/29/23

Let's seek to understand more about the influence of collaborative learning activities and how they can benefit our learners' brains.

Learner Agency Lee Crockett 7/29/23 Learner Agency Lee Crockett 7/29/23

What is “unstructured learning” and how can it lead to perhaps the most authentic educational experiences imaginable? Let’s explore more about it in this article and find out how it can be done.

Creativity Lee Crockett 7/29/23 Creativity Lee Crockett 7/29/23

What does it mean to be creative, and how do we ensure we're letting our learners exercise their creative abilities in ways that will serve them and the world?

Learner Agency Lee Crockett 7/29/23 Learner Agency Lee Crockett 7/29/23

Teachers love learning, and deep down, they want their learners to love it too. So the question is, how do we make that happen?

Learner Agency Lee Crockett 7/29/23 Learner Agency Lee Crockett 7/29/23

When it comes to teaching effective listening skills, it’s not so much about the ears as it is about being observant. How can we teach and model effective listening skills for our learners?