Michael O'Keeffe

Educational Leader • Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching, John Paul College • Theatre Practitioner • #aussieED •

[Rebecca Birch @msrebeccabirch]

Choral responses are a great way to raise participation, but what then? Do secondary teachers need more tactics than this? Find out in Episode 9, where Caitlyn's practice gets a glow-up from Teach Well after coaching.

[Zach Groshell @MrZachG]

When kids are young, they love cold call, turn and talk, and choral response. But as they age, they begin to roll eyes, feign annoyance, and strategically opt out.

It’s no mystery why these routines fade. Fewer adults have the courage to say, “too bad, this is good for you.”

[Emma Turner FCCT @Emma_Turner75]

It’s here! 🤩
Our interview with the mighty @DTWillingham is now live.
A little treat from @teacherhead and me for your weekend.
I’ve wanted to interview Dan for years and he was 100% worth the wait. This one is gold.

https://t.co/Rr49U2GpxH

[Michael O'Keeffe @mokrok19]

📚 New blog post: My review of Matt Pitman’s The Connection Conundrum.

A powerful call for professional courage and for teachers to lead connection as daily practice.

Read here 👉 https://t.co/4OEmOTpe9u

#aussieED

[HeadteacherChat @Headteacherchat]

“A bad curriculum well taught is invariably a better experience for students than a good curriculum badly taught: pedagogy trumps curriculum. Or more precisely, pedagogy is curriculum, because what matters is how things are taught, rather than what is taught.”
― Dylan Wiliam

[Mathew Green @mathewogreen]

Today I’m joined by Michael, Deputy Principal at John Paul College, Frankston. With 20+ years across primary, secondary & adult education, he shares insights on coaching, digital tech & the Performing Arts in shaping great teaching & leadership. Enjoy: https://t.co/B96Uc7F2HY

[Michael O'Keeffe @mokrok19]

@teacherhead @marvelstadiumau @WALKTHRUs_5 You smashed it @teacherhead. Thanks for your wonderfull keynote.

[Michael O'Keeffe @mokrok19]

Was a pleasure to meet you @XpatEducator! Safe travels home.

[Jamie Clark @XpatEducator]

The second day of the MACS Flourishing Learners Conference in Melbourne just wrapped up. Plenty of highlights, including:

Seeing edu-rockstar @teacherhead present at @marvelstadiumau 🏟️

Meeting @dylanwiliam and hearing his wisdom firsthand 🙌

Listening to @BronRyrieJones on the importance of responsive teaching 🔃

Presenting a keynote to over 1200 like-minded educators 🎤

Great hosting from @SimonBreakspear too! 👏

[Michael O'Keeffe @mokrok19]

@MCG

[Michael O'Keeffe @mokrok19]

Excited to be here at the Australian Catholic Education Conference in beautiful Cairns! 🌴

If any friends or connections are also here, I’d love to catch up. Come say 👋.

Here’s to a great day one. May it be rich in insights and meaningful conversations.

#ncec2005

[Jamie Clark @XpatEducator]

🎉 BOOK GIVEAWAY! It’s that time again… To celebrate the release of my brand spanking new book Teaching One-Pagers Volume 2, I’m giving away a fresh copy… Just hit REPOST for a chance to win! 🔁

🗓️ Winner announced on Friday, 6th June—don’t miss out!

[Michael O'Keeffe @mokrok19]

@mathewogreen @teacherhead @WALKTHRUs_5 Can’t wait to hear it @mathewogreen and @teacherhead

[Jamie Clark @XpatEducator]

🫵 COLD CALLING EXPLAINED! This A3 poster breaks down the ‘what’, ‘why’, and ‘how’ of the cold calling strategy, ensuring ALL students stay actively engaged in the thinking process.

🫶 Support my work by tapping REPOST and grab a FREE high-quality copy here: https://t.co/Xj2XpPGvnu

[Zac Bauermaster @ZBauermaster]

Being the first to arrive and the last to leave doesn’t make someone a leader.

[Michael O'Keeffe @mokrok19]

@BecWest81 👋 @BecWest81, where did you get this from? @amazon? ❤️ the idea!

[Michael O'Keeffe @mokrok19]

Happy New Year to all!

For those that have moved away from X, check our my other socials:

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https://t.co/KP5cLd5uL1

[Michael O'Keeffe @mokrok19]

@Mr_Raichura Thank you @Mr_Raichura. This is currently one of the best resources around right now for secondary schools. So much of Direct instruction videos are aimed at Primary school. 🙏 🙌🎉

[Michael O'Keeffe @mokrok19]

Wonderful day with @SimonBreakspear and @teacherhead taking us through #growthculture24.

@teachingsprints @WALKTHRUs_5

[Michael O'Keeffe @mokrok19]

It has been a wonderful 2 days at the #VCSSDPA2024 annual conference. Great to network with fellow deputy principals and hear from some inspiring speakers. #aussieED

[Michael O'Keeffe @mokrok19]

Great start to @EduTECH_AU with a thought provoking keynote from @salkhanacademy.

#edutechau @JPCFrankston #mcec