Matt Zarb

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We’re pressing pause. After a sweet 16 chats, #EduSkyAU is taking a creative break to reflect and reimagine what’s next. Thank you to every educator who showed up, shared, and shaped this space. Not goodbye—just space to breathe. Let’s see what emerges.

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And the Apple Pippin?! #EduSkyAU

A4: It might lead to better ways of assessing student learning. See students experiment with ideas and concepts knowing they are not being measured as successful/not...
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OK let's explore some of the possibilities of play...
Question 4: How might playful mindsets unlock innovation and collaboration in education?
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Play like you want to learn something! #EduSkyAU

Yes to this, @adrianodiprato.bsky.social 100%
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A3: Opportunities. For students to see learning as more than something to fill their brains. To allow students time to wrestle with ideas in a way that is not measured. #EduSkyAU

A2. Deep learning without play is like trying to breathe with half a lung. You might survive, but you won’t thrive. Play is the rehearsal room of creativity—it’s how we prototype understanding. Strip it away, and we flatten curiosity into compliance. #EduSkyAU

It wasn’t amazing. Still a bit tender but I’ll survive!

Tinkering is the best way to start. Even if your're not sure...what's the worst thing that can happen?! #EduSkyAU

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Alright, Tom! #EduSkyAU

A1b: I play all the time. In the kitchen. Play with technology. Play with ideas. And I am learning to play the trumpet. Waiting for my next break as a jazz musician! #EduSkyAU

A1: I played soccer on Sunday. It was great. Probably would have felt a lot better had I not trod on a rusty nail an hour before! #EduSkyAU

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Hey all. Matt from Perth. Jumping in and out while prepping for camp! #EduSkyAU

Yes. Constraints are the fuel of creativity and innovation. Resources are finite. #EduSkyAU

A5. Probably not enough of a voice in overall design. They didn’t like the stools we originally put into Food Tech. Got better seats based on that feedback! #EduSkyAU

A5. Students shape the space with me. Whether it’s rearranging tables or choosing what goes on the walls, their voice is central. Design becomes a mirror of the community we’re building—relational, respectful, and regenerative. #EduSkyAU

Yeah brilliant. I haven’t taught it yet, so interesting to see how it looks. #EduSkyAU

Safety. It’s all we are thinking. And there’s some pretty hi tech equipment in there! #EduSkyAU

The hardest thing in the Design & Tech space is getting the initial setup prepared for safety, flow and storage. #EduSkyAU

I’ll keep you posted. Sounds like I might need to get some ideas from you and @brookssensei.bsky.social #EduSkyAU

A4 b: Our biggest issue is classroom space. So many classes that are general purpose are not good for us. And any furniture movement is okay, but don’t dare leave it moved. Or face the email wrath. #EduSkyAU

A4: not much. Everything is pretty much fixed. We can move benches for specific events but for the most part, ovens and cooktops don’t move. In our engineering rooms, pretty much the same. #EduSkyAU

Flexibility is key. Particularly if rooms are used for multiple purposes. Our Year 7 project in Sem 2 Dig Innovation is to redesign learning spaces. Can’t wait to see what they do. #EduSkyAU

I’ll do my best!

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a3: for starters, it needs to be a kitchen! We actually need to balance our ideas with shire regulations and it can be tricky to find the right mix. #EduSkyAU

Great to see you hosting, Anna! #EduSkyAU

Hey #EduSkyAU Matt from Perth. Jumping in late. Just home from school sport. Keen to chat with the crew while I cook some lamb shoulder!