Teacher Toolkit for Holiday Wellbeing
As much as holidays for teachers are a definite perk of the job, by the time they come around, we are often at the point of total exhaustion or burnout. The stress hormone, adrenaline, keeps us going through the report writing, the marking, the clearing of classrooms, the document writing for the next year and…
Wellbeing Tips for NAPLAN Exam Period: A Guide for Teachers to Help their Students
The NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) exam period can be a stressful time for students, as it is a high-stakes test that can have significant implications for their academic future. As teachers, we have a responsibility to support our students during this time and ensure that they are equipped with the tools…
Overdoing it Online: Burning Out in the Digital Age
It’s almost 2020 now. Much of our daily life has migrated online. We socialise, shop, order meals, watch shows, movies and sports games, share aspects of our lives, and often work in a hugely virtual world. It’s convenient, and allows for some flexibility – but isn’t without danger. It’s now inevitable that we will come into contact…
Managing Your Digital Workload
“As we become more and more overwhelmed with digital resourcing, one thing remains constant, tools are only as effective as the users who wield them” In this video, Jimmy discusses the importance of managing your digital workload effectively and looks at ways the EP platform can help.
Maintaining Positive Human Interaction for Effective Remote Communication
In this EPisode, Jimmy chats with Chris Higgins, Global Head of Humanities at EP. Together they discuss the importance of human connection, especially in these changing times. “What is truly important? It’s human connection. It’s the environment. It’s these things that are fundamentally important to who we are as people”. Chris shares ideas on how…
Teacher First – The Importance of Wellbeing
Suskya Goodall is a researcher currently exploring the most effective drivers of teacher well-being. In this wide ranging conversation, Suskya reveals and unpacks what she has discovered about well-being practices through her research and recounts how her own teaching experiences led her to this field of expertise. Glossary: Hauora – Hauora is a Māori philosophy of…
Wellbeing Over Work – How to Balance Teaching from Home
In this EPisode, Jimmy chats with the wonderful Erini Limnatites, Head of English Australia and Teacher Consultant at EP. “We need to consider wellbeing above work”. Erini shares her wisdom after transitioning from the classroom to working remotely three years ago. There are some real gold nuggets in this bite-sized conversation.