What's On TV? Monday 2 March – Sunday 8 March
Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children's television series. See what's on free-to-air and pay TV this week.
Celebrate Girlhood this International Women's Day
Around half of the world's population is, once was, or will be a 12-year old girl. With this fact in mind, filmmaker Tilda Cobham-Hervey and twelve 12-year olds set out to study this curious creature. Teachers, check out A Field Guide to Being a 12-Year Old Girl (and our new education resource!) to mark International Women's Day on 08 March.
Lock It In: Dates for Your 2020 Planners
Teachers, we have planned this year's dates for some of your favourite ACTF Education offerings. Pop these dates in your calendar, and stay tuned to the Education eNews for further details.
Case Study: Australian Film & TV at Mansfield State High School
Late last year, teachers of Film, TV and New Media at Mansfield State High School shared with us their creative use of ACTF content in Media Arts teaching. Students and teachers from Mansfield further describe their learning in our new video case study, filmed at a recent visit to the school.
Our Top Picks for K-2 Classrooms
Selecting suitable television programs for our youngest viewers can be a tricky business. Quality content for this age group models social and emotional skills that young children need to thrive, such as taking turns, communication, compassion and problem-solving.
Woven Threads to Join Powerhouse Museum Collection
Woven Threads: Stories from Afar is set to become part of the permanent contemporary history exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, screening at Kings Cinema.
What's On TV? Monday 17 February – Sunday 23 February
Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children's television series. See what's on free-to-air and pay TV this week.
Getting to Know You: Identity Resources from the ACTF
With the start of the school year, many classroom teachers are seeking resources that explore personal and group identities. We have compiled a list of our top picks for identity units.
DisRupted Films Explore Life with a Disability
Three fictional short films about children living with disabilities are now available to download from the ACTF Education Shop.
Creating an Inclusive Classroom in 2020
Term One is underway, and summer holidays are almost a distant memory. It's suddenly that time of the year again: teachers around the country are meeting their new students, and working hard to establish shared values and expectations for classroom behaviours. If you are looking for short-form content to help foster an inclusive environment, look no further than the ACTF Education shop.