<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kerensaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[Private tutoring IGCSE, IB, young learners.
Literacy and numeracy for children and teens. ]]></description><link>https://darahrouge.wixsite.com/kerensaj/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:33:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://darahrouge.wixsite.com/kerensaj/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Book My Grandmother Gave Me on My First Birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reflections on a dated book and Indigenous education “Despite general beliefs in Australian mateship and equality, we have become an increasingly stratified society—where the gap between those who have the most of what there is to get widens over those who have the least available.”—Colin Tatz, 1971 My grandmother died when I was nine. One of the things that has always held me close to her was a book she gave me on my first birthday in 1973.  It was edited by Barbara Leach, with beautiful...]]></description><link>https://darahrouge.wixsite.com/kerensaj/post/the-book-my-grandmother-gave-me-on-my-first-birthday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6958e6a3bd1cfb4bde7867c0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:19:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7f60_7f064a53d205451e9037cf78f2e60f4d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_550,h_820,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>darahrouge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ManageBac Tip No 3: Curating Resources and Differentiation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong curated list of resources can provide opportunities for self-directed learning,  retrieval practice, and interlinking of ideas...]]></description><link>https://darahrouge.wixsite.com/kerensaj/post/managebac-tip-no-3-curating-resources-and-differentiation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685b54417d12e91fd9b60cef</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:26:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_fb729e37dd3b44ca95aec5c8b0fe6301~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>darahrouge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ManageBac Tip No 2: Collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using the collaborative features and a shared Google Doc was a game-changer for giving feedback and observing group processes. If you are...]]></description><link>https://darahrouge.wixsite.com/kerensaj/post/managebac-tip-no-2-collaboration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6838ee846be3ccb4d3fd4a28</guid><category><![CDATA[ManageBac]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:53:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7f60_9a67a6a2c67c4b1aab43d2ba41b16ff1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>darahrouge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI : A dirty word, gaslighting &#38; a loss of values]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of being the queen of comments, I  began my work in a new school and was told my comments weren't detailed enough. I asked...]]></description><link>https://darahrouge.wixsite.com/kerensaj/post/ai-a-dirty-word-gaslighting-a-loss-of-values</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68350b17d575207f491c927a</guid><category><![CDATA[AI]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 10:45:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ee1fc71a28bd4460be9e2df887175961~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>darahrouge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ManageBac Discussions Tips &#38; Tricks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It doesn't look as pretty as  Google Classroom. It's not as organic either. It takes a little time to learn and it is definately not...]]></description><link>https://darahrouge.wixsite.com/kerensaj/post/managebac-discussions-tips-tricks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682d3730bc5e4bf8ae93206f</guid><category><![CDATA[ManageBac]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 08:14:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7f60_20f192c391d6401e90dedfb7606d8898~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>darahrouge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Literacy and Digital Fluency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Literacy  these days means more than just being able to read words. It's very much about understanding how meaning is communicated, who...]]></description><link>https://darahrouge.wixsite.com/kerensaj/post/literacy-and-digital-fluency</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6361bc968e3d0e71953d119b</guid><category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:56:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/ad7f60_ca5484dd664743f4874d2ccf3612a359/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>darahrouge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments mean so much more than what you think!]]></title><description><![CDATA[What’s in a comment? by Kerensa Johnston We have all sat in a teachers' meeting where there are teachers with differing views on...]]></description><link>https://darahrouge.wixsite.com/kerensaj/post/comments-mean-so-much-more-than-what-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61c3d7c4cf7c58001620e9ba</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 04:35:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7f60_cebaab73537b4791b5dccf0d470058ed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_544,h_541,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>darahrouge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to make zoom feel like a real classroom.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest things I miss about teaching face to face is the personal interaction and giving feedback individually. I am a chilled...]]></description><link>https://darahrouge.wixsite.com/kerensaj/post/how-to-make-zoom-feel-like-a-real-classroom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60eaedbd3d6b1800321667c2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2021 13:32:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7f60_626998b817df457da202232e492d4163~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>darahrouge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading to Antigone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antigone was a part of part of the IMYC Big Idea - Long Lasting Change Takes Place Slowly Over Time. This unit looked specifically how...]]></description><link>https://darahrouge.wixsite.com/kerensaj/post/leading-to-antigone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">608d069d6dfedb00159214d6</guid><category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2021 11:41:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7f60_12a0811d232f4ee38aa900204d1578f2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>darahrouge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[YEAR 9 PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT 2020-2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Year 9 Practical Assessments January 2020 In the first semester, students had learnt how to write a rationale justifying and explaining...]]></description><link>https://darahrouge.wixsite.com/kerensaj/post/manage-your-blog-from-your-live-site</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60892013834dc3005736f938</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:42:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7f60_5baa1579df0a4c028b2709d4aa20cbf5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>darahrouge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One on one differentiation]]></title><description><![CDATA[I began to notice a pattern with students not doing well.  They had missed basic  study skills such as knowing how to reflect on their...]]></description><link>https://darahrouge.wixsite.com/kerensaj/post/design-a-stunning-blog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60892013834dc3005736f937</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:42:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7f60_6ff0b8392f634d1e9aa9d70a2da5fb9f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>darahrouge</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Year 7 Radio Programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[I  have just started teaching this unit again  Collaboration: When people work together, they can achieve a common goal" and my  LA unit...]]></description><link>https://darahrouge.wixsite.com/kerensaj/post/grow-your-blog-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60892013834dc3005736f936</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:42:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/ad7f60_9dd8ad3ca26f4547ac69f815992ef4fa/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>darahrouge</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>