Michael O'Brien

UoN Primary Teaching student.

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

@MIkuvaluUon I agree a lot.

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

@MIkuvaluUon Can’t agree more.

[I make memes in paint - Rob @loddlaen]

I'd love to see a Venn diagram of people who supported Israel Folaus "free speech" against those upset some players won't sing the National Anthem during State of Origin.

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

@BurrastonMatt @robteachesmaths Real talk though? #VictoryRoyale

[Eddie Woo @misterwootube]

⚠️ Bullying is a tragic reality for so many people, including me as a child. That’s why I’m speaking up on Do It For Dolly Day. Our words & actions profoundly affect those around us - let’s use them to build people up, not tear them down. https://t.co/C2IXJLzlXh #doitfordollyday

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

#UonTeach

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

Remember, the key to maintaining a culturally diverse climate is to integrate across the KLAs. Have you seen a range of cultures celebrated in your school classroom experiences?

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

The power of social media for professional learning has become apparent to me on this quest to find information for my unit. Twitter allows for #collaboration by emphasising social interaction and collective knowledge (Salmon et. al, 2015). #UonTeach

[Marcus Cresswell @CresswellMarcus]

Twitter has now become a “24-7 global space to access on-demand learning on a local and global scale” (Culberhouse, 2019). Using Twitter has helped me learn more about 21st Century learning, global perspectives and community aspects. #UoNTeach

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

This series of videos on BTN provides a great insight to foods, rituals and beliefs associated with Australia and Asia. I plan on using this resource to promote #culturaldiversity. How do you plan on celebration other cultures in your classroom? #UonTeach https://t.co/cpbNyB1Ym5

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

One thing that has stood out to me during the creation of my unit is the importance of community assets. Twitter has served itself as a platform for me to find, learn and share valuable community assets. #UonTeach

[Ethan Formby @FormbyEthan]

Having the opportunity to communicate via Twitter with my fellow pre-service teachers has been an invaluable experience. Interacting with like-minded people, all exploring unique topics for their community based project has been inspiring. The future is in good hands #UoNTeach

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

Valuing multiculturalism is embedded in #humanrights (AHRC, 2016). The nature of our culturally diverse country is a big advantage and it is essential to embrace other cultures. #UonTeach

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

As ideas for my unit start to take shape, I reflect on the value that twitter has had on influencing my work. As my work focuses on the relationship between Australia and Asia, the nature of twitter allows me to connect to those in the field of my research. #UonTeach

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

To create an #inclusive environment in the classroom is to create an environment where individuals view difference as a positive (Ramburuth & Harrell, 2010). The #multicultural nature of Australia’s classrooms means it is crucial to create such environments. #UonTeach

[andy klijn @andyklijn]

I believe a big part of celebrating #CulturalDiversity in the classroom is the prominence of #Inclusion. What do my pre-service teachers and educator followers think? #UoNTeach

[Rob @robteachesmaths]

How did I not know about teacher pays teacher? I just bought an amazing Fortnite based resource for coordinate geometry for $4.50

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

When looking to build empathy towards other cultures, Anh Do’s book, “The Little Refugee” touches on themes such as displacement and #culturaldiversity. I plan on using this book to teach my students on taking different perspectives when looking at other cultures. #UonTeach

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

Lamb (2017) explains that new #21stCentury skills will be required by students to thrive in the future world. I feel as though critical thinking and collaboration will be crucial in lessons for my students as they explore cultures from neighbouring countries. #UonTeach

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

Hasn’t it been fantastic. Connecting with teaching professionals and fellow pre-service teachers through Twitter has expanded my notion of what it means to collaborate. Ideas that I have come across have proved to be of great significance to my project. #UonTeach

[Ethan Formby @FormbyEthan]

Having the opportunity to communicate via Twitter with my fellow pre-service teachers has been an invaluable experience. Interacting with like-minded people, all exploring unique topics for their community based project has been inspiring. The future is in good hands #UoNTeach

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

@jackmeynuon These books look awesome Jack. I noticed Jeannie Baker’s “Mirror” was included. I have personally used this book to showcase diversity to students and it is fantastic. Which particular books do you see yourself using?

[Michael O'Brien @MickyObrienUON]

Numeracy and intercultural understanding are two #generalcapabilities that can be integrated by teachers through careful planning. In my unit, I plan for my students to compare, analyse and evaluate numeracy studies between Asia and Australia. #numeracy #UonTeach

[Rash Behari Bose, the Father of the INA @boseofjapan]

Japanese children are still taught soroban, traditional skill of rapid calculation using abacus. Japanese abacus on left, Chinese on right.

[Impact @ImpactWales]

10 ways to create a Reading Culture in your school. How many of our ideas 💡 have you already tried? 📚📚📚