Eidos Institute, based in Queensland, focuses on  large-scale and long term projects of policy importance based on good evidence.  However, in recent months Eidos has been profiling interesting policy ideas from the broader public.  Eidos recently hosted a competition seeking ideas on how to improve our schools.  Here’s some popular ideas from educators that parents might be interested in,  and you can post your thoughts below the video as it plays.

1. Groovy Green Schools Queensland based teacher, Miranda Mason, shares her idea on how we can create Green schools that empower students to live and dream for sustainable futures. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JknYgJuSBGw&feature=channel_page
2. Environmental Science Griffith University students, Sonia Williams and Timm Hayer, argue that primary schools should be supplied with Environmental Technology Centres. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT5LhsFu1eo&feature=channel_page
3. Play Based Learning Academic and consultant, Prue Walsh, claims we need to remember that a child’s prime way of learning is play.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBKdwmeYkvE&feature=channel_page
4. Extreme Makeovers For Ugly Classrooms Academics and Teachers colleagues, Michael Dezuanni, Jo Lampert & Chris Poulsen, suggest extreme makeovers could create better learning environments.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4EW-6zKm4c&feature=channel_page
5. Physical Environment Regionally based senior academic, Dr Stephen Winn,, says by improving the physical environment, specifically the acoustics and temperature within classrooms, schools will be made better. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWdq0YbKtRY&feature=channe_page
6. Real World Experience PhD. Scholar at CQUniversity, Parves Sultan, argues learning could be improved through real world experience. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ablKcCowMBM&feature=channel_page
7. HOTmaths Teacher of twenty years, Sharon London showcases interactive online mathematics package HOTmaths.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlHx_2IB1Wc&feature=channel_page
8. OZRead and Spell Victorian 80 year old Valerie Yule showcases OzRead and Spell. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ISu4LWGOyY&feature=channel_page
9. Listen to the kids New South Wales mother of four, Jolanda Challita, wants to make schools better by asking the kids for their ideas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeA61y1BsDQ&feature=channel_page

If you want to know more about the project, contact:

Timothy London | Creative Manager
Eidos Institute  166 Ann Street, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
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