Courses Archive - Cool Australia Professional Development

Explore Aboriginal Histories and Cultures in Years 3-6 through the stories of traditional owners and the fire-stick techniques they use to care for the land.

Primary

Listen and Understand with Sketchnoting

12 Lessons in Communication, English, Geography, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Science $29.95

159 learners taking this course

Course Length : One Hour

No matter what your drawing ability, you’re going to love teaching your students how to use sketchnoting and visual note-taking, thanks to Faber-Castell.

Primary
Secondary

Investigate How Animals Are Impacted by Their Environment

22 Lessons in Geography, Science, Sustainability $39.95

67 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Boost geography and science in primary and secondary by exploring how animals adapt to climate change. Thanks to our partner, WWF-Australia.

Primary
Secondary

Teach Persuasive Language Using Documentaries

19 Lessons in English $39.95

31 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Help your students master the art of persuasion in secondary English by exploring our relationship with mobile phones, thanks to the TAC.

Secondary

Get Creative with STEM

18 Lessons in Mathematics, Science $39.95

185 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Involve your students in exciting STEAM lessons (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Maths) using a Northern Pictures’ documentary called ‘Blue’.

Primary

Use Discussion Circles in the Primary Classroom

21 Lessons $39.95

25 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Learn how to facilitate interesting class discussion circles, which help students lead their learning and find their voice.

Primary

Use Discussion Circles in the Secondary Classroom

21 Lessons $39.95

27 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Learn how to actively involve students in discussions that allow them to express personal views and reflect on learning.

Secondary

Visualise Data in the Secondary Classroom

27 Lessons in English, Geography, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Science $39.95

41 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Use infographics to help your students understand data, compare texts, express a point of view or summarise learning. This course has been designed for secondary teachers of all subject areas.

Secondary

Visualise Data in the Primary Classroom

27 Lessons in English, Geography, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Science $39.95

22 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Teach Year 3-6 students how to use infographics to explore and represent information, data or knowledge. Infographics can be used as a teaching and learning tool in any primary subject.

Primary

Inspire Young Scientists in the Primary Classroom

22 Lessons in Science $39.95

40 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Awaken a love of learning science by teaching fun and simple experiments in the primary classroom.

Primary

Inspire Young Scientists in Your Learning Room

22 Lessons in Science $39.95

36 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Share the adventure of conducting simple and fun science experiments with children up to 5 years of age.

Early Learning

Teach Persuasive Language Using Videos

19 Lessons $39.95

24 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Teach primary students how to understand and create persuasive language texts by using an interesting range of videos.

Primary

Teach Science Inquiry in the Primary Classroom

20 Lessons in Science $39.95

32 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Share the joy of scientific discovery with your primary students by using a science inquiry framework.

Primary

Teach Mindfulness to Secondary Students

21 Lessons in Health $39.95

45 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Use mindfulness as a tool to help your secondary students improve focus, reduce stress and enhance their wellbeing.

Secondary

Teach Mindfulness to Primary Students

21 Lessons in Health $39.95

44 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Improve the concentration skills and emotional resilience of primary students by teaching mindfulness.

Primary

Teach Mindfulness to Children

21 Lessons in Health $39.95

33 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Help children develop their emotional and physical wellbeing by using the five senses to teach mindfulness.

Early Learning

Meet the NQS by Caring for the Environment

18 Lessons in Sustainability $39.95

22 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Meet or exceed the National Quality Standard by helping your children and service care for the environment.

Early Learning

Use Thinking Tools to Strengthen the Secondary Curriculum

20 Lessons $39.95

31 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Discover thinking tools that can be used in any subject area to inspire curiosity and develop the general capability of Critical and Creative Thinking.

Secondary

Use Thinking Tools to Strengthen the Primary Curriculum

20 Lessons $39.95

28 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Learn how to use thinking tools that dig deep into a topic, guide reflection and develop the general capability of Critical and Creative Thinking.

Primary

Extend the Thinking Skills of Young Children

20 Lessons $39.95

20 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Enrich the learning of young children in your care by providing opportunities to explore, discover and problem solve.

Early Learning

Use Secondary Maths to Measure Waste

21 Lessons in Civics and Citizenship, Mathematics, Sustainability $39.95

91 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Drive the desire to learn Maths with these Year 7-8 teaching ideas, which help students use their knowledge and skills in a range of real-life situations.

Secondary

Fit Sustainability into the Primary Curriculum

10 Lessons in English, Geography, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Sustainability $29.95

146 learners taking this course

Course Length : One Hour

Sustainability is part of every primary teacher’s brief. Find out how to integrate it into your curriculum and use it to ignite your students’ love of learning.

Primary

Create Change That Lasts

11 Lessons in Civics and Citizenship, Communication, Sustainability $29.95

104 learners taking this course

Course Length : One Hour

Make change last longer – in your classroom, service, school or organisation – with a range of strategies and tools that help maintain momentum.

Early Learning
Primary
Secondary

Create a Culture for Change

13 Lessons in Civics and Citizenship, Communication, Sustainability $29.95

106 learners taking this course

Course Length : One Hour

Discover what you can do in your classroom, service, school or organisation to increase people’s ability and confidence to participate in change.

Early Learning
Primary
Secondary

Use Sustainability to Achieve EYLF Outcomes

14 Lessons in Sustainability $29.95

110 learners taking this course

Course Length : One Hour

Actively involve children in sustainability activities and routines that build their confidence as learners and decision makers.

Early Learning

Teach the Big Picture of Sustainability

12 Lessons in Civics and Citizenship, English, Geography, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Sustainability $29.95

128 learners taking this course

Course Length : One Hour

Find out how to teach sustainability by opening your students’ minds to how different systems – environmental, social and economic – are interconnected.

Primary
Secondary

Fit Sustainability into the Secondary Curriculum

10 Lessons in English, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Sustainability $29.95

112 learners taking this course

Course Length : One Hour

Sustainability helps answer the question, “Why are we learning this?” Find out how to integrate it into your curriculum with this online PD.

Secondary

Analyse the Impact of Everyday Objects

18 Lessons in Design, Sustainability, Technology $39.95

115 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Teach the story of stuff in Year 7-10 by using a Life Cycle Assessment tool that explores the environmental impact of everyday objects and products.

Secondary

Use Primary Maths to Measure Waste

21 Lessons in Civics and Citizenship, Mathematics, Sustainability $39.95

150 learners taking this course

Course Length : Two Hours

Develop your students’ growth mindset in Year 1-6 maths with activities that help them use their knowledge and skills in different real-life scenarios.