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Dr Matt Pitman

@mattpitman.com.au

Head of School (Senior) | Author | EdD https://linktr.ee/mattlukepitman

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Beyond Your Classroom Walls Taking lessons outside can not only boost engagement but also help students find meaningful connections to the world around them.

By moving beyond the four walls of your classroom, you can empower students to notice and appreciate the world around themβ€”boosting their focus and engagement in the process! πŸŒ³β˜€οΈ

#EduSky #StudentEngagement

26.11.2025 00:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Beyond Your Classroom Walls Taking lessons outside can not only boost engagement but also help students find meaningful connections to the world around them.

Taking your lessons outside doesn’t just boost engagementβ€”it can help students find meaningful connections to the world around them *and* to one another! 🌀️

@mattpitman.com.au explains how to take any subject outside:

#EduSky #StudentEngagement

22.11.2025 23:23 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When the Teacher-Student Relationship Breaks Down These strategies will help teachers reset boundaries and repair relationships if classroom dynamics have become dysfunctional.

β€œWhat do you do if the teacher–student relationship is basically dysfunctional?” Educator @mattpitman.com.au responds to a real question from the Edutopia communityβ€”and lays out strategies that can help teachers reset boundaries and repair relationships.

14.10.2025 01:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for this review, Michael! Very kind and as always appreciate your support!

#eduskyau

03.10.2025 07:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I think it is time to discuss students, staff and parents like they are more than a brain in a jar and a dominant writing hand.

That's why I wrote two books. I'd love for you to read them.

πŸ“˜ ambapress.com.au/collections/...
πŸ“™ www.mattpitman.com.au/store
πŸ“— amzn.asia/d/1gEklTA

25.09.2025 11:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I think it is time to discuss students, staff and parents like they are more than a brain in a jar and a dominant writing hand.

That's why I wrote two books. I'd love for you to read them.

πŸ“˜ ambapress.com.au/collections/...
πŸ“™ www.mattpitman.com.au/store
πŸ“— amzn.asia/d/1gEklTA

25.09.2025 11:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Building School Culture Through One-on-One Conversations These informal talks offer school leaders a powerful tool for supporting teachers’ growth and contribute to a culture of collaboration and innovation.

One-on-one conversations between administrators and teachers can help create stronger, more supportive school communities! 🏫 Here’s how.

#SchoolLeaders #Principals #EduSky

12.09.2025 00:00 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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I spent a lot of time thinking about the structure of both of my books but this one was a little more personal in many ways. Take a look at the contents below πŸ‘‡

πŸ“— amzn.asia/d/1gEklTA
πŸ“˜ ambapress.com.au/collections/...
πŸ“™ www.mattpitman.com.au/store

#education #edusky #eduskyau

06.09.2025 04:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Very happy to announce that my second book The Connection Conundrum is available now!

πŸ“— amzn.asia/d/1gEklTA
πŸ“˜ ambapress.com.au/collections/...
πŸ“™ www.mattpitman.com.au/store

#education #edusky #eduskyau

06.09.2025 04:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Head of School @mattpitman.com.au says flexibility is the key.

β€œWhen tables stay the same all day, every day, so too can the learning,” says Pitman. β€œA static room can send the message that learning is linear and predictable, when in fact it is dynamic and evolving.”

5/6

05.09.2025 00:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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30 Quick Tips for New Teachers There’s no magic formula for getting through your first year, but these pointers will help you keep perspective and carry on.

New teachers: @mattpitman.com.au has 30 affirmations and tipsβ€”with links to more resourcesβ€”to help you grow, build relationships, and get some wins this year. πŸ…

#EduSky #NewTeachers

26.08.2025 23:48 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Publishing 27 August 2025 πŸŽ‰

This is for teachers ready to start building genuine, lasting connection in their schools, even when leadership isn’t quite there yet. It’s about showing that meaningful culture change doesn’t have to start at the top.

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Pre-order πŸ‘‰ ambapress.com.au/collections/...

23.07.2025 20:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After years of teaching, @mattpitman.com.au had a revelation: No single classroom layout fits every lesson.

Instead, his tables and chairs are β€œconstantly on the move" to create the best configuration for β€œthe learning at that moment.”

Here’s how his approach works:

🧡 1/6 #EduSky

13.07.2025 23:11 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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This morning I sent my second book off to the Amba Press team for editing. This new book is for those who want to have impact on connection now, rather than waiting for the system to catch up.

Stay tuned!

#education #teaching #school #connection #community

01.07.2025 20:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is a tough situation, and @mattpitman.com.au has good ideas for how teachers can get their class moving in a positive direction again. It's not a quick fix, but this is advice I'd want if I were still teaching.

18.06.2025 22:42 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When the Teacher-Student Relationship Breaks Down These strategies will help teachers reset boundaries and repair relationships if classroom dynamics have become dysfunctional.

"Many teachers will encounter a class where the relationship fabric has worn thin or is completely torn apart. When the traditional tools of behavior management fail, when both sides feel disrespected, what can a teacher do?"

Read more from @mattpitman.com.au: www.edutopia.org/article/when...

18.06.2025 21:00 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Revealed: Australian Education Awards 2025 Excellence Awardees The Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of Australia's top performing education professionals. Is your name on the list?

You can view the full list of awardees here: www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/rev...

12.05.2025 09:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m incredibly honoured, proud and humbled to be recognised as an Excellence Awardee in the Secondary School Teacher of the Year – Non-Government category at the 2025 Australian Education Awards.

Congratulations to all of this year’s Excellence Awardees!

#eduskyau #ausedawards

12.05.2025 09:35 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A gloomy Melbourne Sunday made much more sunny signing and preparing copies of The Connection Curriculum to go out this morning. A privilege to write in each of these copies and see the interest in the book continue to grow almost a year after publication.

πŸ“— www.mattpitman.com.au/book

#eduskyau

28.04.2025 09:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DistillED βš—οΈ The 5-minute email that makes evidence-informed teaching crystal clear

I am really enjoying @xpateducator.bsky.social’s new newsletter DistillED. Definitely sign up to receive its very digestible wisdom straight to your inbox!

Take a look and sign up here: newsletter.jamieleeclark.com/subscribe?re...

#education #educationalleadership #connection #eduskyau

27.04.2025 00:39 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Modeling Emotional Regulation to Support Students’ Growth Teachers and school leaders can demonstrate valuable social and emotional learning skills through their actions.

You can read my first article for @edutopia.org "Modeling Emotional Regulation to Support Students’ Growth" here πŸ‘‰ www.edutopia.org/article/guid...

I'd love to hear your thoughts, if you have a moment to read.

#education #connection #leadership #growth #socialemotionallearning

30.03.2025 19:15 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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A gloomy Melbourne Sunday made much more sunny signing and preparing copies of The Connection Curriculum to go out this morning. A privilege to write in each of these copies and see the interest in the book continue to grow almost a year after publication.

πŸ“— www.mattpitman.com.au/book

#eduskyau

28.04.2025 09:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're celebrating 5 years of @walkthrus.bsky.social with a giveaway. 50 books! 50 people selected randomly from people who fill in this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Closes May 2nd. Got to be in it to win it...
Reposts appreciated. With thanks to Alex at @johncattedu.bsky.social

27.04.2025 19:53 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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🎀 Exciting news! I’m speaking at EDUtech Australia 2025 on 11-12 June in Sydney.

Join me and other education innovators as we explore the future of learning through digital transformation, creativity & inclusion.

Register today!
i.snoball.it/p/IgkF/i/3

#EDUtechAU

27.04.2025 10:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DistillED βš—οΈ The 5-minute email that makes evidence-informed teaching crystal clear

I am really enjoying @xpateducator.bsky.social’s new newsletter DistillED. Definitely sign up to receive its very digestible wisdom straight to your inbox!

Take a look and sign up here: newsletter.jamieleeclark.com/subscribe?re...

#education #educationalleadership #connection #eduskyau

27.04.2025 00:39 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday, my friend Mathew Green released the 200th episode of The Art of Teaching. To mark this huge milestone, I was very honoured to take over the mic to interview the host himself.

Listen to the episode here πŸ‘‰ podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/m...

#eduskyau

13.04.2025 20:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#edusky
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#connection
#community
#education

30.03.2025 22:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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30.03.2025 22:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m thrilled to share that I’ve just signed with Amba Press for the publication of my second book!

This book was born from conversations with passionate educators about connection in their classrooms. You asked for it… and it’s on its way, later this year.

More info to come very soon!

30.03.2025 22:50 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0