The fourth Artefact in this portfolio is called Wake Up! Shake Up! This artefact serves a multitude of purposes, being equal parts a simple activity, a teaching concept, an interactive lesson, and a healthy living lifestyle. One of the bigger aspects I put into my teaching pedagogy is healthy minds, healthy lives. The concept that it is equally important to enrich minds and the bodies of students through physical activity as well as intellectual progress. The wake up! Shake Up! can be a dance or small activity done periodically throughout the day to invigorate and excite students to allow a more enthusiastic learning to develop (1.1.1). 

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A big focus on a 21st century learning is the incorporation of ICT and the importance of computers and technology. One of the biggest fears faced by those slightly vague on the subject, is the idea of students being stuck inside all day with no active engagement due to technologies inherently wired nature. With advancements to technology this wired nature is slowly being phased out of use. Thankfully this will allow students to take a more proactive approach to learning further on. 

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Continuing with multiple intelligence theory (Gardner, 2006), It is important to understand that particular students need a driven and engaged activity to provide them with the kinetic energy to continue through the day. These students then develop that energy directly into their learning experience throughout the day. This differentiation of learning caters to many aspects of a students fundamental growth (1.1.1)