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How to Deal with Conflict in Life and Work - 2 views

theundercoverrecruiter.com/conflict-life-work

conflict workplace blog behaviour leadership

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"Isn't that a human paradox? While conflict can irritate, it can also beckon. While conflict can bring out the worst in people, it can also bring out the extraordinary. While conflict can make us resist, it can also expand our understanding. While conflict can divide, it can also unite. As participants discussed ideas and practiced on examples of conflict from their work, here is what I observed:"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Isn't that a human paradox? While conflict can irritate, it can also beckon. While conflict can bring out the worst in people, it can also bring out the extraordinary. While conflict can make us resist, it can also expand our understanding. While conflict can divide, it can also unite. As participants discussed ideas and practiced on examples of conflict from their work, here is what I observed:"</div>

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Quib.ly - 1 views

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Quib.ly socialnetworking parenting teacher advice helpdesk

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Today's world is full of exciting technology to help families' daily lives and provide opportunities for children's future. But how do you find out what's suitable, safe or educational? At Quib.ly parents can ask questions about the technology their children are using, reply to others with answers, and get great advice from like minded parents and our knowledgeable experts."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Today's world is full of exciting technology to help families' daily lives and provide opportunities for children's future. But how do you find out what's suitable, safe or educational? At Quib.ly parents can ask questions about the technology their children are using, reply to others with answers, and get great advice from like minded parents and our knowledgeable experts."</div>

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About SCAMwatch - 1 views

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scamming scan government consumer marketing ACCC

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Roland Gesthuizen on 10 Aug 13

"SCAMwatch is a website run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). SCAMwatch provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report scams. Many scams originate overseas or take place over the internet, making them very difficult to track down and prosecute. If you lose money to a scam, it is unlikely that you will be able to recover your loss. The ACCC publishes this website to help consumers recognise and prevent scams."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"SCAMwatch is a website run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). SCAMwatch provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report scams. Many scams originate overseas or take place over the internet, making them very difficult to track down and prosecute. If you lose money to a scam, it is unlikely that you will be able to recover your loss. The ACCC publishes this website to help consumers recognise and prevent scams."</div>

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acceln - home - 2 views

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education acceln learning acce

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Roland Gesthuizen on 07 Aug 13

"This is a weekly series of 30 min live education broadcasts from Australia. hosted by Amanda Rablin and Roland Gesthuizen. The shows are recorded live each Monday evening (9pm EST Brisbane Melbourne, 7pm Perth, 12 am Auckland) and feature an international pannel of guests. The archive for each show can be viewed here."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"This is a weekly series of 30 min live education broadcasts from Australia. hosted by Amanda Rablin and Roland Gesthuizen. The shows are recorded live each Monday evening (9pm EST Brisbane Melbourne, 7pm Perth, 12 am Auckland) and feature an international pannel of guests. The archive for each show can be viewed here."</div>

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The Compact: Roles and Responsibilities in School Education - 1 views

www.education.vic.gov.au/...compact.aspx

DEECD education policy planning Victoria

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"The Compact: Roles and responsibilities in Victorian government school education (the Compact) was developed in support of the Victorian Government's school education reform agenda"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The Compact: Roles and responsibilities in Victorian government school education (the Compact) was developed in support of the Victorian Government's school education reform agenda"</div>

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Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century - 5 views

teaching.global2.vic.edu.au

pd DEECD VicPLN teachertraining coaching

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Roland Gesthuizen on 02 Aug 13

"This free DEECD sponsored course runs throughout Terms 3 to 4 and provides teachers in Victorian State Schools with a flexible, teacher-led professional development program showcasing how teachers from around the state add value to teaching and learning through effective and seamless use of ICT in the classroom."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"This free DEECD sponsored course runs throughout Terms 3 to 4 and provides teachers in Victorian State Schools with a flexible, teacher-led professional development program showcasing how teachers from around the state add value to teaching and learning through effective and seamless use of ICT in the classroom."</div>

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ISTE 2013 Attendees used as marketing tools. Shame on Microsoft. - Holt Think: Ed, Crea... - 5 views

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iste ISTE2013 marketing Microsoft technology blog conference

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Roland Gesthuizen on 28 Jul 13

"If you were one of the 10,000 ISTE 2013 attendees in San Antonio this past June, congratulations.Along with all that juicy professional development, you received a free Microsoft RT Tablet just for showing up. You also were taken for a ride and you were used as Microsoft Marketing Tools for a failed product. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"If you were one of the 10,000 ISTE 2013 attendees in San Antonio this past June, congratulations.Along with all that juicy professional development, you received a free Microsoft RT Tablet just for showing up. You also were taken for a ride and you were used as Microsoft Marketing Tools for a failed product. "</div>

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ACMA - Learning Portal - 0 views

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ConnectED cybersafety eSmart education course onlinecourse

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Roland Gesthuizen on 22 Jul 13

"Connect.ed is an innovative, self-paced cybersafety education program offered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) as part of Cybersmart."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Connect.ed is an innovative, self-paced cybersafety education program offered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) as part of Cybersmart."</div>

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National approach needed to combat bullying, symposium hears | Herald Sun - 0 views

www.heraldsun.com.au/...story-fni0fit3-1226682166043

HeraldSun cybersafety cyberbullying bullying law legal eSmart

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Roland Gesthuizen on 21 Jul 13

"BULLYING should be a specific criminal offence and Australia needs to establish a national digital tribunal with powers to speedily remove offensive material from the internet. This is what experts at a national bullying symposium are urging the Federal Government to do to combat bullying and cyber bullying."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"BULLYING should be a specific criminal offence and Australia needs to establish a national digital tribunal with powers to speedily remove offensive material from the internet. This is what experts at a national bullying symposium are urging the Federal Government to do to combat bullying and cyber bullying."</div>

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National Press Club: Suzanne Cory - National Press Club - ABC News (Australian Broadcas... - 0 views

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politics science ABCNews

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Roland Gesthuizen on 03 Jul 13

"President of the Australian Academy of Science Professor Suzanne Cory addresses the National Press Club on issues facing science in Australia and the Academy's policy platform for the 2013 federal election."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"President of the Australian Academy of Science Professor Suzanne Cory addresses the National Press Club on issues facing science in Australia and the Academy's policy platform for the 2013 federal election."</div>

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Do you know what a TeachMeet is? ‹ Graccon Learning Solutions - 1 views

www.graccon.com.au/teachmeet

TMMelb teachmeet PD blog Melbourne

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Roland Gesthuizen on 01 Jul 13

"TeachMeets are an exciting model of professional development making waves in the Melbourne teaching community. A TeachMeet is an informal meeting for teachers to share and discuss their classroom practise. Another term to describe these meets is an unconference. Presenters speak for either seven or two minutes on a topic of choice that is related to classroom practice. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"TeachMeets are an exciting model of professional development making waves in the Melbourne teaching community. A TeachMeet is an informal meeting for teachers to share and discuss their classroom practise. Another term to describe these meets is an unconference. Presenters speak for either seven or two minutes on a topic of choice that is related to classroom practice. "</div>

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Jump Start - New Student Induction Program - 1 views

www.teacherstandards.aitsl.edu.au/...artefact-1.html

student induction AITSL

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Roland Gesthuizen on 17 Jun 13

New student induction program for a R-7 school.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">New student induction program for a R-7 school.</div>

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A Printable Acceptable Use Policy For Classroom iPads | Edudemic - 6 views

www.edudemic.com/...use-policy-for-classroom-ipads

ipad tablet classroom AUP rules printable policy

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Roland Gesthuizen on 12 Jun 13

"Lucky for you, there's a printable PDF available here and embedded below that enumerates the various ways someone should use the iPad. It is a pretty general acceptable use policy for iPads and seems (to me at least) that it'd be perfect for a K-12 classroom. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Lucky for you, there's a printable PDF available here and embedded below that enumerates the various ways someone should use the iPad. It is a pretty general acceptable use policy for iPads and seems (to me at least) that it'd be perfect for a K-12 classroom. "</div>

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Frame your Research Question - YouTube - 7 views

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YouTube slideshow montage educ90588

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Roland Gesthuizen on 05 Jun 13

"A simple slideshow that reflects upon some of the work by a wonderful class at Melbourne University that explored interactive devices and constructivist learning in education."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"A simple slideshow that reflects upon some of the work by a wonderful class at Melbourne University that explored interactive devices and constructivist learning in education."</div>

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ACCE Learning Network Hangouts: a glimpse behind the camera and curtains - YouTube - 2 views

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acceln YouTube TMMelb SLV

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Roland Gesthuizen on 04 Jun 13

"ACCE Learning Network Hangouts: a glimpse behind the camera and curtains"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"ACCE Learning Network Hangouts: a glimpse behind the camera and curtains"</div>

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Home page - 4 views

www.readingtolearn.com.au

reading Literacy homepage

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"Reading to Learn is one of the world's most powerful literacy programs. It is designed to enable all learners at all levels of education to read and write successfully, at levels appropriate to their age, grade and area of study. The Reading to Learn strategies have been independently evaluated to consistently accelerate the learning of all students at twice to more than four times expected rates, across all schools and classes, and among students from all backgrounds and ability ranges."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Reading to Learn is one of the world's most powerful literacy programs. It is designed to enable all learners at all levels of education to read and write successfully, at levels appropriate to their age, grade and area of study. The Reading to Learn strategies have been independently evaluated to consistently accelerate the learning of all students at twice to more than four times expected rates, across all schools and classes, and among students from all backgrounds and ability ranges."</div>

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Australian government quietly ends laptops in schools program | ZDNet - 3 views

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Australia government NCSS DEEWR 2013 netbook budget

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Roland Gesthuizen on 24 May 13

"The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations has confirmed that year 9 to year 12 students in 2013 will be the last to receive laptops under the current scheme."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations has confirmed that year 9 to year 12 students in 2013 will be the last to receive laptops under the current scheme."</div>

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Alecia Simmonds | Why Australia hates thinkers - 2 views

www.dailylife.com.au/...s-thinkers-20130513-2jhis.html

research DailyLife blog Australia QnA philosophy Gonski

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Perhaps there's a link between the myth of Australian egalitarianism and anti-intellectualism.
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Academics are often timorous folk who specialise in showing the complexity of issues, not offering tweet-sized solutions. Social media doesn't democratise debate. It limits it to the resilient. Snark triumphs over insight, and commentary is reserved for those with voluminous folds of scar-tissue. Sensitive thinkers rarely fit this bill.
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Roland Gesthuizen on 16 May 13

"There's no doubt that Australia is a vast, sunny, intellectual gulag. The question is why. It's certainly not for want of thinkers. We're home to some brilliant minds"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"There's no doubt that Australia is a vast, sunny, intellectual gulag. The question is why. It's certainly not for want of thinkers. We're home to some brilliant minds"</div>

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Cesi D'Alessio: Lifesaving Productivity Tools - 2 views

www.cesidalessio.com/...saving-productivity-tools.html

blog Evernote GoogleDocs productivity

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Roland Gesthuizen on 12 May 13

"So today, I thought I would start by going through some services on-line of productivity that I wouldn't be able to live without and that make my life so much more refined and organised. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"So today, I thought I would start by going through some services on-line of productivity that I wouldn't be able to live without and that make my life so much more refined and organised. "</div>

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ABC Services - Twitter - 0 views

www.abc.net.au/twitter

twitter ABC socialmedia hashtag

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Roland Gesthuizen on 18 Apr 13

"The ABC has official Twitter accounts representing subjects, individuals, programs, stations, networks and divisions."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The ABC has official Twitter accounts representing subjects, individuals, programs, stations, networks and divisions."</div>

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