Adam Brooks

Awesome job, @amiefabry.bsky.social! That was a thought provoking chat. You are a superstar! #EduSkyAU

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A6

If we took play as seriously as productivity, society would be much richer! Play feels like an indulgence for adults in Western society, but it shouldn't. Teachers especially feel this pressure. We'd see more innovation, well-being, and joy. #EduSkyAU

I do a lot of this in my current role and have facilitated a lot of projects in a school context, too. I get frustrated by the systemised version of assessment we have in schools! No wonder students become disengaged! #EduSkyAU

This is really evident! When you start doing PBL with students who have not done it before, they have to re-learn how to play. They have to work out boundaries. I deliberately stay out of group conflict unless I am asked to jump in. #EduSkyAU

"Innovation is often about working out which rules are helping and which are getting in the way" #EduSkyAU

A5

If play were a design principle: no A-E grades, strong skill focus, flexible timetable, more PBL/CBL. Assessment would be mostly formative, students show learning, highly individualised, and much more autonomous.

Learning would truly thrive! #EduSkyAU

"High challenge, low threat". This is the space to play in! #EduSkyAU

My brother (11 years older) had a Commodore 64 growing up! We would then play board games and listen to 80s and 90s music. No wonder I ended up doing a Games Tech degree! #EduSkyAU

Do not get me wrong! I am completely with you! #EduSkyAU

"Play invites risk, humour, rebellion, delight" #EduSkyAU

This! Play as a tool for connection! #EduSkyAU

A4

Playful mindsets ignite creativity! In freedom, "what if" questions spark innovation. Applying a "yes, and" attitude in groups fosters true collaboration, building on ideas rather than shutting them down. It's a powerful shift! #EduSkyAU

When we lose wonder, we lose a love of learning, too!

In my role, we do field trips with students. Last week we went out to Shark Bay. The amount of questions that happen when students have wonder...as my boss Suzy would say that is #therealclassroom.

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Yeah interesting. I think there is a lot of academics that occur without much play. I would like to think that play allows us to move past anything we could just learn through research. It definitely facilitates the deep thinking process. #EduSkyAU

Bluey has helped to bring out my inner 5 year old! #EduSkyAU

A3

When play is minimised, we lose the love & autonomy of learning. As one student put it last week, "school is like a jail." Learning should be joyful, not a confinement! This stifles natural curiosity & deep engagement. #EduSkyAU

Our bedtime stories currently include a ChatGPT story. We've connected all of my daughter's (5) fun things and it always has her and me in hysterics. Her favourite thing at present includes Minecraft zombies shooting themselves with arrows in the butt. #EduSkyAU

This! "Like breathing with half a lung" #EduSkyAU

For me, play is often with my own kids (5, 13, 16). I do a lot of Minecrafting, and Bluey-style games with my youngest. Then, I do a lot of experimenting with tech. I am a computer programmer by trade (prior to being an educator), so I am often tinkering. #EduSkyAU

Very true! Experimenting allows the opportunity to fail lightly! #EduSkyAU

A2: Tough question! I believe deep learning can happen without play, but play offers unique, unexpected learning opportunities. For teens/adults, I picture play as unrestricted time to experiment & learn, fostering deeper engagement & novel insights. #EduSkyAU

Ow! That's no good! #EduSkyAU

I have always wanted to be able to tinker in the garage. It is not my skillet, but admire what people like you can create! #EduSkyAU

We are a big board game family. We play every couple of weeks with my in-laws. So much fun interacting in a competitive, but safe (mostly!) manner. #EduSkyAU

Playing with tech is cool! I love getting something creative going that didn't exist previously. I am keen to come to your next gig, too! #EduSkyAU

I think I have danced multiple times today. Having young kids, you just have to embrace the fun! Otherwise life is boring! #EduSkyAU

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I just pictured you like this Adriano! #EduSkyAU

A1

I play quite often! It can feel awkward to embrace play as an adult, but once you let go of that initial hesitation, there's a real sense of freedom. You truly discover new facets of yourself and unlock unexpected creativity. It's a powerful experience!
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I am in Safety Bay (Rockingham). I lived in Como for a while. Lovely area. #EduSkyAU