Sneak peak: new content partners coming soon to EC Premium

Rosemary Ruthven is a distinguished Reading and Dyslexia Specialist, Accredited MSL Therapist, Senior Trainer, and Course Designer. In her upcoming course on structured literacy, Rosemary imparts expertise in evidence-based strategies, empowering educators to make a lasting impact on literacy development for learners of all abilities.

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Michael Griffin, an esteemed educator, keynote speaker, and pianist, offers professional development services globally. As an endorsed teacher training provider for NESA, Teacher Training Australia, and TQI, he delivers enriching courses on K-12 teaching, focusing on metacognition, growth mindset, and the transformative power of music.

Understand an autonomy-supportive teaching approach to teaching, emphasising student responsibility and engagement. By employing metacognitive teaching strategies, participants will empower students to actively shape their learning experience, fostering intrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, and overall academic achievement.

Growth Mindset: Improving Teaching and Learning

Examine the historical perception of artistic and intellectual abilities as innate gifts, emphasising the impact of growth and fixed mindsets on learning behaviour. Gain insights into cultivating a growth mindset, this course will enable teachers to positively influence student achievement by recognising and shaping their own beliefs, words, and actions.

This course delves into key factors for musical improvement, emphasising the teacher's role in refining student practice and performance skills. Participants will learn essential practice skills such as varied repetition, pattern recognition, and focused, deliberate practice, along with effective teaching methods like explanation, observation, and modelling.

Kim Marshall, a veteran educator with 32 years in the Boston Public Schools, is a prominent workshop leader, coach, and author, known for his influential Marshall Memo.

Jenn David-Lang, a 25-year education veteran, serves as THE MAIN IDEA's founder, offering global school leaders monthly book summaries and learning ideas, while also excelling in facilitating Masterminds, designing workshops, coaching leaders, and conducting school evaluations.


Delve into the art of careful planning and artful improvisation at various educational levels. This course explores macro curriculum planning, unit and lesson planning, and effective instruction structuring to ensure comprehensive learning for all.


Uncover the neuroscience of learning with this course, as Kim and Jenn guide you through understanding the process of building new neural networks in the brain. Learn strategies to manage student working memory, enhance memory retention, and optimise studying for students, all while gaining insights that go beyond what a search engine can provide.

Presented by Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, co-founder of Conexiones: The Learning Sciences Platform and Harvard University Extension School instructor, these courses decipher what we know about the brain and learning, translating it into actionable knowledge for K-12 teachers.

How the Brain Learns: Six Principles for Classroom Application

How the Brain Learns: 21 Tenets to Apply in the Classroom

Neuromyths: Evidence to Improve Your Teaching Practice

Kickstart a successful school year with our complimentary infographic, 6 Quick Tips to Motivate Your Team to Learn. K-12 teachers, school staff, and school leaders, seize the opportunity to download and unlock essential strategies for fostering motivation and enthusiasm in your professional learning community!

Our Featured Playlists are included in all schools’ Learning Hubs and are a great way to see a variety of high-quality content from different providers, all with just one click!

As we embark on a new school year, the wellbeing of our students takes centre stage, recognising the challenges they face in an ever-changing world. The unsettling and sometimes scary nature of starting a new academic journey can have a profound impact on their mental and emotional health. As educators, leaders, school staff, parents, or community members, we're deeply invested in nurturing the wellbeing of our young learners. Enter our featured playlist, Nurturing Student Wellbeing, a curated selection of insights from experts in the field. Explore topics ranging from developmental psychology for early years to wellbeing science for educators, gaining confidence in supporting students who have experienced trauma, planning impactful school initiatives, and forward-thinking discussions about technology's impact on wellbeing. Join us in prioritising the holistic growth of our students as they navigate the exciting yet challenging landscape of the upcoming school year.

Welcome to a transformative journey through the corridors of education, where each month, our blog becomes the compass guiding educators to new horizons, innovative strategies, and the latest insights in the ever-evolving landscape of teaching and learning.

This month, we are dialling in on Professional Learning Communities. In the evolving education landscape, the term "Professional Learning Community" (PLC) has gained prominence, embodying a transformative approach to continuous learning and collaborative growth for educators. This article explores the essence of PLCs, distinguishing them from traditional professional development and highlighting their growing significance in education.

Setting you up for success as Partners in Learning

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At EC by Go1, we're excited to partner with your school to strategically enhance your approach to professional learning. As Partners in Learning, take a collaborative approach that doesn’t just see professional learning as a process but as a culture tailored to every educator’s needs. We work with your team to find opportunities to understand the current reality of your professional learning approach, foster your strengths , andseek opportunities for improvement by harnessing tools like EC Premium to ensure a personalised learning experience that supports the learning and growth of all staff in your school.

We work alongside your team to create clear and tangible plans and actions aligned with your school’s strategic goals, focused on maximising time and resources by providing practical support. Our team, with hands-on in-school experience, ensures EC Premium isn’t just a subscription but a tailored solution with personalised learning hubs, support, workshops, and bespoke courses to set you up for success. We’ll work with you to ensure this isn’t a one-size-fits-all plan but a roadmap to enhancing differentiated learning modes, targeted learning, actionable strategies , and measurement tracking for sustained growth throughout the year.

Reach out to the EC team to work alongside you and level up your staff's learning culture.

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This month we explore our top tips on fostering a thriving staff learning culture, and dive in to our exclusive new partnership opportunities.

A moment for educators: Foster a great learning culture

Which awesome content partners have we added to the platform?

Lynne Cazaly: New Ways of Working for Educators

Lynne Cazaly specialises in guiding individuals and teams to embrace innovative and improved approaches to thinking and working. With a reputation as an esteemed international keynote speaker and a recipient of multiple awards, Lynne also brings extensive experience in personalised mentoring, and comprehensive group and team training in both virtual and in-person settings.
 In this course, Lynne illuminates the global shift occurring across schools towards more effective practices. She underscores the relevance of this shift for educators. By participating in the learning, you will understand how to overcome, overwhelm and overload to become more productive, creative, collaborative, and effective.

Little Earthies: Teaching Integral Ecology in the Classroom

Little Earthies passionately empowers individuals and groups to implement ecologically sustainable practices in schools, homes, and communities, fostering positive environmental impacts at local levels. Their inclusive approach builds capacity for responsible resource management and sustainable productivity while inspiring connections with the natural world. Their online course delves into Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ encyclical, which highlights the imperative of addressing ecological crises. Gain insights into integral ecology for personal and professional growth and access practical resources to drive change within your school and community.

Lisa, a dynamic author, educator, and consultant, collaborates with schools to enhance literacy practices, drawing from extensive experience with students and teachers worldwide. Her love of storytelling, exemplified by her own TV series and radio program, underpins her belief in the power of narrative to foster empathy and community. The Writer’s Notebook identifies the transformative potential of creative exploration and idea generation and provides practical strategies to integrate into your teaching repertoire. 

Which great content partners are coming soon to EC Premium?

TeachThought is driven by a mission to revolutionise education by fostering the development of forward-thinking educators. Dedicated to pioneering innovation within K-12 education, TeachThought functions as both an idea and a brand. This mission is actively pursued by promoting advanced pedagogical approaches and global collaboration with various organisations. Their upcoming course centres on project-based learning, exemplifying their commitment to progressive teaching methodologies.

Our Featured Playlists are included in all schools’ Learning Hubs and are a great way to see a variety of high-quality content from different providers, all with just one click.

In our schools, we collectively bear the responsibility of cultivating a workplace that exudes warmth, efficiency, and enthusiasm. An environment where collaborating with individuals who share the pursuit of personal and professional excellence serves as a catalyst for reaching greater heights. School Workplace Skills for Everyone is a playlist designed to embolden your career journey. Whether you’re delving into strategic planning, refining interpersonal abilities, optimising meeting management, honing software proficiency, or mastering time management, there’s a resource included that is tailored to your needs. 

Rutherford Technology High School can be found in the city of Maitland in New South Wales, Australia’s Hunter Region. With around 1,200 enrolled students, the school is dedicated to helping each student realise their full potential, emphasising values like Respect, Responsibility, and Commitment. Rutherford is our newest addition to the EC Premium platform, and they’re rolling up their sleeves to develop pathways for staff development through EC Premium that’ll support targeted learning when and where it’s needed the most. So, a big shoutout and a warm welcome to EC Premium Rutherford Tech!  

Joe is an Account Executive at EC by Go1. Having been with Go1 for over five years, Joe has a strong understanding of the product with effective experience in aligning with the needs of our schools and partners. He has worked across various teams at Go1 and brings a wealth of knowledge in the education sector. Joe holds a degree in Business Management and his favourite subject at school was geography. Fun fact: Joe is the undisputed table tennis champion in the office! 

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In the August edition of the EC Premium Content Insider, we'll take you through some  awesome new content partners and shine a  spotlight on Rutherford Technology High School.

The EC Premium Content Insider – August 2023 edition

In the August edition of the EC Premium Content Insider, we'll take you through some  awesome new content partners and shine a  spotlight on Rutherford Technology High School. 

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