Stile Education

Stile Super Teacher Challenge 2021

Kirsten Hood -

15 March - 5 July 2021

The Super Teacher Challenge is back and better than ever. Conquer a series of six missions to boost your Stile superpowers and be in the running to win some incredible prizes.

Each mission is related to a Stile-powered high impact teaching strategy and designed to help you level up your science teaching superpowers.

The AITSL (at a proficient level) and NZ Teaching standards addressed in this challenge are: 1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 3.4, 5.2, 6.1 - 6.4 and 1.1, respectively.

Did you complete all of the missions from the 2020 challenge? If so, click here.

How to participate

The Super Teacher Challenge consists of one mission per fortnight over the term, from the 15th March to the 5th July

Every second Sunday from April 25, we’ll email you all the details you need to complete the fortnight’s mission. The missions are designed to be accomplished in a single lesson.

The Missions

Assemble the Squad Mission: 15 March - 26 April

Get involved in the challenge!
A Stile Super Teacher boosts their superpowers by registering for the 2021 Challenge. Register for the challenge, here.

Bonus step: Share a photo of your Stile Super Squad assembling in the Stile Teachers Facebook Group by Monday, 29th March for a chance to win morning tea on us.

Blended Learning Mission: 26 April - 10 May

Harness the full power of Stile as a blended learning tool.
A Blended Learning Super Teacher uses Stile as a framework to balance screen-time, direct instruction, student discussion and practical activities.

Feedback Mission: 10 May - 24 May

Deliver feedback quickly and easily with maximum impact.
The Feedback Super Teacher uses Stile to deliver targeted, timely, and specific feedback to their students. This mission is focused on providing written feedback in a way that is quick and simple.

Differentiation Mission: 24 May - 7 June

Embrace differentiation tools to cater to students’ specific needs.
The Differentiation Super Teacher uses Stile’s editing functions to make lessons that are just right for them and their learners. They make adjustments to Stile’s content so that it’s an even better fit for their teaching style, their school’s curriculum, and their students’ needs.

Multiple Exposures Mission: 7 June - 21 June

Pair up with the ultimate revision sidekick, Stile Quiz, to enhance student understanding and mastery of the basics.
A Multiple Exposures Super Teacher knows that providing students with multiple, spaced interactions with new information is the key to deepening their understanding. Stile’s companion phone app, Stile Quiz (a.k.a Squiz), lets students master fundamental science concepts through multiple exposures and turns learning into a game!

Reflection Mission: 21 June - 5 July

Reflect on the challenge and share your superpowers with the squad.
A Reflective Super Teacher is continuously reflecting on their professional practice to apply professional learning and improve student learning. They share their learnings with their team and facilitate high-quality professional learning opportunities for colleagues that focus on improved student learning.

Incredible prizes

  • Every teacher who completes a mission will receive a certificate stating the relevant teacher standards addressed. These make great evidence for your professional development portfolio.
  • Teachers who complete all 6 missions will receive a special edition Stile Super Teacher Challenge pin, and shiny new stickers for each challenge.
  • Every teacher who participates will go into the draw to win a $1000 Prezzee card and Stile gift pack.
  • Each week, 10 winners will be drawn to receive a snazzy Stile lab coat.
  • The photo of the most "super-themed" group of teachers shared to our Stile Teachers Facebook Group will win a morning tea on us.

FAQs

Read the FAQs here.

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