Professional development courses with big learnings.

Teaching has never been more challenging with more teachers leaving the profession than joining. A major reason for this is lack of support. So, we have worked with education experts, psychologist and teachers like you to create a series of micro professional learning courses addressing the key issues facing new teachers.

45 Minute Micro Courses

  • Professional learning
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Effective Communication Strategies for Teachers and Families (45 Minutes)

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Social
  • Mental Health
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Professional learning
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Preparing for a Teaching Interview

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Professional learning
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Finding a Mentor in Teaching (45 Minutes)

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Professional learning
  • Cool+
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How to Manage Behaviour in the Heat of the Moment (45 Minutes)

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Professional learning
  • Cool+
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Successfully Reconnecting With Disengaged Students (45 Minutes)

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Social
  • Mental Health
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Professional learning
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Strategies To Support Talented and Gifted Students (45 Minutes)

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Social
  • Leadership
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Professional learning
  • Cool+
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How to Design Play-Based Lessons for Deeper Learning (45 Minutes)

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Social
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Professional learning
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How to Manage Your Time and Energy as a Teacher (45 minutes)

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Social
  • Mental Health
  • Mindfulness and Meditation
  • Professional learning
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The Power of Relationships in Teaching (45 minutes)

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Social
  • Leadership
  • Mental Health
  • Mindfulness and Meditation
  • Social Action
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Professional learning
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Playful Ideas: Board Games in the Classroom (45 minutes)

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Social
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Professional learning
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Playful Literacy: Engaging Activities for Primary Students (45 Minutes)

  • Primary
  • Year 1 - 6
  • English
  • Learning through literature
  • Reading
  • Professional learning
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Strategies for Creating Supportive Learning Environments (45 Minutes)

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Social
  • Disability
  • Equality
  • Leadership
  • Mental Health
  • Professional learning
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Acknowledgement of Country in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Parents
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Leadership
  • Professional learning
  • Cool+
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Developing Social and Emotional Skills in Secondary Students (45 minutes)

  • Secondary
  • Social
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Professional learning
  • Cool+
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Strategies for Establishing Effective Classroom Expectations (45 Minutes)

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Professional learning
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Effective Strategies for Building Teacher-Student Rapport (45 Minutes)

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Professional learning
  • Cool+
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Supporting Student Mental Health: Key Challenges (45 Minutes)

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Social
  • Mental Health
  • Mindfulness and Meditation
  • Professional learning
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Reflective Teaching Practices and Self-Reflection Strategies

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Professional learning
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Daily Self-Care for Teachers: Practical Strategies That Work (45 Minutes)

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Social
  • Mental Health
  • Professional learning
  • Cool+
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Including and Developing Knowledge of First Nations Perspectives in Daily Practice (45 Minutes)

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Professional learning
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Important Principles for Embedding First Nations Content in the Curriculum (45 Minutes)

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Professional learning
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How to Write a Behaviour Management Plan (45 minutes)

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Professional learning
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Core Teaching Strategies for Students With Diverse Learning Needs (45 Minutes)

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Social
  • Mental Health
  • Physical Health
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Professional learning
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Mindful Teaching: Using Poetry for Reflection and Resilience (45 minutes)

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • English
  • Creative writing
  • Text Analysis
  • Social
  • Disability
  • Equality
  • Human Rights
  • Mental Health
  • Mindfulness and Meditation
  • Social and Emotional Learning

2 Hour Courses

  • Professional learning
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Fostering a School Culture Where Change is Welcomed

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Foundation
  • Year 1 - 12
  • Social
  • Leadership
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Professional learning
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How to Sustain Change in Schools: Strategies for Long-Term Impact

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Year 1 - 12
  • Social
  • Leadership
  • Professional learning
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Teach Indigenous Land Management Using Fire

  • Secondary
  • Year 8 - 10
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Environmental
  • Land Management
  • Sustainability
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
  • Professional learning
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Teach Nature Play

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Foundation
  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Mental Health
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Professional learning
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Teach Persuasive Language Using Videos

  • Primary
  • Year 3 - 6
  • English
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • The Arts
  • Media Arts
  • Technology
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Environmental
  • Sustainability
  • Professional learning
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Teaching Mindfulness to Children

  • Early Learning
  • Social
  • Mental Health
  • Mindfulness and Meditation
  • Professional learning
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Teach Mindfulness to Primary Students

  • Primary
  • Foundation
  • Year 1 - 6
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Health
  • Physical Education
  • Social
  • Mental Health
  • Mindfulness and Meditation
  • Professional learning
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Teach Mindfulness To Secondary Students

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 10
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Health
  • Physical Education
  • Social
  • Mental Health
  • Physical Health
  • Mindfulness and Meditation
  • Professional learning
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Inspiring Students to Take Action

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Social
  • Social Action
  • Professional learning
  • Free
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Exploring General Capabilities: Ethical Understanding

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Social
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Professional learning
  • Free
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Introduction to Teaching Secondary STEM

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 12
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Professional learning
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Introduction to Teaching Primary STEM

  • Primary
  • Foundation
  • Year 1 - 6
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Professional learning
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Introduction to Early Learning STEM

  • Early Learning
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Professional learning
  • Cool+
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How To Teach Sustainability With Hope

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Foundation
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Health and Physical Education
  • The Arts
  • Technology
  • Languages
  • Work Studies
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainability
  • Social
  • Economic
  • Professional learning
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Protecting Yourself Online: A Guide for Educators

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Social
  • Online safety

Do I need a Cool+ membership?

Yes you do. For less than $3 a week (or the price of a coffee), you will get unlimited access to all Cool+ content, including our micro-courses.

We currently offer two membership billing options:

  • $14.99 per month (billed monthly)
  • $11.99 per month (billed up front / annually - save 20%)

Sign-up via your user-dashboard here.

How can I pay?

We’ve partnered with Stripe and you can pay with a credit card. You can use the schools credit card or your personal card.

Sign-up via your user-dashboard here.

Can I get an invoice to claim expenses back?

Yes, you can view and download your invoices from your account dashboard once you have an active membership.

You may need a copy of your invoice if you can claim a tax deduction for your Cool+ subscription as a business or work-related expense (which you should check with your accountant) or if you will be reimbursed by your school.

Can I buy a membership for my staff?

Absolutely, just let us know via info@cool.org, and we'll organise with you to set up the memberships for your team.

Can I cancel my membership?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time via your dashboard once you have an active subscription.

Visit your dashboard and follow the prompts to cancel your subscription. You will continue to have access to the COOL+ content until the end of your subscription period.