The document discusses how to identify and transform "tired topics" in education. A topic may become tired through repetition over years, outdated content or resources, or lack of relevance to students. Signs of a tired topic include outdated case studies, band teaching methods, and low student outcomes and engagement. The document suggests that tired topics could be dropped, transformed with new content and resources, shortened, or re-energized by asking others for ideas rather than continuing to teach in the same way.

1. “ Transforming tired topics” Image: Flickr user Darwin Bell

2. What makes a topic ‘tired’ ? How do you know that it’s ‘tired’ ?

3. Your suggestions...

5. Can you suggest some ‘tired topics’ ? Image credit: Alan Parkinson – made with Tiltshiftmaker website

6. What does a tired topic “look like” ?

7. What’s the best thing to do with a ‘tired’ topic ?

8. Your thoughts

9. My thoughts... Drop it Transform it Re-resource it Shorten it... Ask your PLN for help...

10. How can a tired topic be transformed ?