As we get older sports participation drops off. Some studies show that only 10% of adults over the age of 25 participate in sports.  Why is it important that we talk about this and what does it have to do with an education blog? Plenty of research shows that...

With the Oscars in our rear vision mirror I thought it would be a great moment to blog-ify one of our popular podcast episodes.  Check out “Educate This: A Podcast for Teachers, Trainers, Coaches, Mentors & Learners to hear the audio version. Lean on Me (1989)...

A celebrity slaps another celebrity at an awards show and the action resonates around the world. You can’t escape the discussion on news and social media. Celebrity actions tend to pique the world’s interest. An interesting point regarding the etymology of the word...

At the young age of 25, the world’s number 1 female tennis player Ash Barty, decided to announce her retirement. It wasn’t injury, controversy or a loss of love for the sport. In her own words, “… It’s hard to say, but I am so happy, and I’m so ready, and I just know...

CHIT CHAT FOR BRAIN HEALTH Studies are showing that social connection is just as important for our brain health as it is for our emotional health. Many of us have always felt that good conversation was vital for achieving good emotional wellbeing. We don’t need...

In his extremely popular Ted Talk, Sir Ken Robinson promoted the importance of creativity in education and stated, “Creativity now is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status.” Is it? Is creativity as important as literacy?...

It’s never been a more stressful time to be an educator. The world of education feels like a hacky sack kicked around by the feet of Covid and natural disasters. That’s adding to deadlines, multi-tasking, assessing, learning updated curriculum and more. Chronic stress...

As do many parts of the world, Australia has had more than its fair share of destructive natural disasters. From bushfires to cyclones to droughts to floods.  And then there was Covid! Over the last few years educational institutions have been pummelled by the fists...

In the world of health and fitness, and to be specific strength training and bodybuilding, there is a concept called ‘progressive overload’. What is it? Basically, it’s when you gradually increase weight, frequency, or set repetitions within your training routine....

Behavioural, emotional and cognitive engagement tend to be the signs looked for when a teacher or trainer considers whether a student is connecting to a lesson.  With that in mind, to help a student have a positive learning experience, a teacher could look for and...