Intrinsic motivation is vital to success.

 What truly motivates us has been a mismatch with what was understood to motivate us.


Dan Pink insists that “management” does not lead to engagement.
The only way people truly engage is through self-direction. 
http://www.danpink.com/archives/2010/10/motivation-twitter-style




There is a "growing trend of companies tapping the power of autonomy to deliver results. And it joins similarly inspired efforts like Atlassian’s brilliant FedEx Days — a concept that is spreading like benevolent kudzu at companies and even schools across North America — and the 20 percent time initiatives at Google and elsewhere."

Money can be a powerful motivator, but as studies show rewarding people financially only works to a point. Beyond that, you need autonomy, mastery and purpose. They are the building blocks for intrinsic motivation. http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2010/05/29/drive-the-surprising-truth-about-what-motivates-us/

For those who love to see visual to understand tricky concepts enjoy this engaging presentation:

Love to hear what you think.

The 21st Century Learner -

There is a shift away from education and teaching but towards learning!!  

School is certainly not the only place that learning takes place. "Ubiquitous learning (anytime, anywhere, any device) will be a more consistent part of education and the lines will be blurred between learning in and outside of the classroom." M.Iemma

It is time to re-imagine learning.

Sit back and enjoy!

Future School in Finland

Love to hear what you think.

Are you looking for an interesting persuasive writing topic for your stage 3/4 students

Then check this out:

You may also like this introduction to persuasion by the same author, Andy Fisher.

Persuasion 101 on Prezi

This tool may help your class develop persuasive techniques:

For even more sites to asist with developing persuasive writing try: Persuasive LiveBinder

Are you looking at introducing the use of a flip camera into your class?

Heaps of support and advice on Flip Cameras

Forty Interesting Ways* to use your Pocket Video Camera in the Classroom

Love to hear about what you and your students create.

Help for Year 6 students heading to High School

Are your Year 6 students a little apprehensive about what is ahead of them at High School? NSWDET has provided some support materials for their use.

Going to High School

Starting high school

Year 7 students introduce primary students to high school life in this fun and informative video.

How to have a great year at high school

This short and helpful video has great tips on making friends, getting organised, planning assignments and studying.