Emily Aslin

Emily Kate teaches science in Brisbane. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Botany), Masters of Communication (Science Communication) and a Graduate Diploma in Education. She is the founder and lead writer of a collaborative website called Actual Teaching – a place where ‘real teachers’ share their stories of success, challenge, and growth.

Teacher's Desk
Emily AslinThursday, February 21, 2019
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How to engage students in last lessons of the day
Lessons at the end of the day can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you teach a core…
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Administration
Emily AslinWednesday, December 5, 2018
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Was teaching the right career for me?
Knowing what you know now, would you still choose to be a teacher if you could go back in time…
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News
Emily AslinTuesday, October 16, 2018
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Using your extra skills in the classroom: why not?
It’s seems as though no-one is interested in other skills you may be able to pass along to your students,…
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News
Emily AslinTuesday, September 25, 2018
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Violence against teachers: Actual stories
"The fact that any teacher has to go through this sort of abuse is ridiculous. We are educators, and we…
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News
Emily AslinTuesday, October 3, 2017
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Optimum class seating plan, does it exist?
Seating plans – the bane of many teachers’ existence. Emily Aslin explored the research about optimum seating arrangement in class,…
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Teaching Resources
Emily AslinTuesday, August 8, 2017
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6 ways to reduce cheating in small rooms
Exams can be tricky to monitor. Particularly when you have a slightly shifty group of students. Particularly when said group…
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Teaching Resources
Emily AslinTuesday, August 1, 2017
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Are you in ‘teacher talk time’ overload?
Do you ever find yourself just talking to your class, continuing an explanation perhaps or re-explaining a task, just because…
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Teaching Resources
Emily AslinMonday, July 24, 2017
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How to be a helpful pre-service teacher supervisor
This week we hear from Emily Kate, teacher and founder of Actual Teaching; a collaborative blog for teacher experience and…
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Nurturing Brilliance: STEM education for First Nations students

Learning is lifelong. So, let’s help spark an interest in First Nations students looking to take their first (or next) step.
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Free education resources to support health and well-being in children with Eczema

A grassroots charity is offering every Australian teacher and parent access to free eczema resources as part of a passionate campaign to support the health and wellbeing of children battling this devastating skin condition. With one in three children under age 6 struggling with eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis), Eczema Support Australia is supporting schools to better support students living with the extremely itchy and painful condition that has a huge impact on quality of life, and which is often misunderstood. “School-age children with eczema often experience physical, emotional and educational struggles, which jeopardise their long-term well-being,” says Ms Funk, whose twin sons have battled chronic eczema since birth. “The condition can lead to low confidence, absenteeism from school and isolation, while younger children in early learning are also at risk of adverse health and well-being when their needs are not met,” according to Ms Funk. Eczema Support Australia has developed two free tools for educators to support the health and wellbeing of children with eczema: The Eczema Awareness Course for Educators is a 45-minute e-learning course which promotes greater awareness of the complexities surrounding eczema and the impact it has on a child’s life and education. Access HERE. …
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Set your laptop free!

CommBox focuses on revolutionizing Australian classrooms with its Classic S4 interactive screen. Addressing teachers’ needs for flexibility and convenience, harnessing it’s education technology to reducing laptop dependency.
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BenQ Launches First EDLA-Certified Interactive Displays

BenQ, a global leader in Display Solutions for Education, has announced its next generation of interactive displays.
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Thrive: Practical strategies to nourish teacher wellbeing

In this empathetic and practical guide, Daniela Falecki answers the encompassing question, ‘How can I thrive at work?’
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Improved COLA functionality at Carlton Public School

The addition of a PA system to a covered outdoor learning area can greatly improve the functionality of the space. This was the experience at Carlton Public School.
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