Igniting the Genius in every child to help them discover their inspiring future. Karen Bonanno is a Global Genius Educator with Genius School.
Brisbane, Queensland
Joined September 2018
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When students are overwhelmed by cognitive tasks, their stress response systems will move into survival states (fight, flight, or shut down) where they are literally unable to access the prefrontal cortex buff.ly/44hKhCk
With the number of jobs requiring collaborative communication skills, why not connect your kids to overseas peers through friends and colleagues buff.ly/4aoZLqr
Strategies for using play-based learning with older students can get them more engaged with the course content. buff.ly/4cF6WMu
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🤔 "Think-Pair-Share" - a classic, but can get old. Spice it up with fun variations! Check out ways to revamp this strategy for your secondary students. Keep it fresh and engaging!
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Helping kids to Know, Understand, and Do when it comes to developing the soft skills they need to support their mental wellbeing. #SEL buff.ly/49xoV4M
Verbal participation in discussions is a tried-and-true formative assessment, but it can also be rubric-based and summative. Consider 'compassionate assessment' to support learning. buff.ly/4a45voT
Facilitate student learning - 1. Less Teacher Talk. 2. Get Kids Moving. 3. Give Them Choice.
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5 essential media literacy questions. Helping kids think critically about the media they consume. #MediaLiteracy buff.ly/2IOhbTZ
Help students understand and recall challenging material by finding the retrieval 'sweet spot'. Spend more time in collaborative practices. #studentengagement buff.ly/3twOMKI
Early childhood teachers can recommend high-quality media resources to help spark intergenerational learning at home. Learning together. buff.ly/3s81a3H
By setting clear expectations for behaviour early on, teachers can have fun with their students without losing control. Be firm, fair and kind. buff.ly/3BsavWm
Free resources to explore and use ChatGPT and AI in the classroom | An educator approach to information, concerns, and uses buff.ly/3JN11IA
Check out the 5 fastest growing jobs in the world due to automation & energy transition buff.ly/3HNhJqb #FutureJobs
What can you do as a parent or caregiver to help kids process all the disturbing news and events? This article will provide you with some tips and strategies. #MediaLiteracy commonsensemedia.org/article…
6 ways to promote emotional well-being in tweens. Help them acquire the skills that minimise stress and can boost their confidence. #SEL buff.ly/3F3ZOde
How to build self-esteem: The 6 pillars provide a roadmap to cultivate a healthier, more positive self image #SelfEsteem buff.ly/3LMpuyG
Play-based learning across development stages, infancy to early adulthood. Continue the sense of wonderment and imagination. buff.ly/3EfPcY6
