Splogs. The Learning in Depth project. Learning in Depth (LiD) is an unusual program and tends, after the first simple description, to elicit enthusiasm from some people and hesitation from others. While the basic idea is quite simple, we think the potential implications of the program for students, teachers, and schools are profound. In most of our literature we suggest beginning LiD as children start school. This is the ideal, but not always possible for many teachers. If you teach grade 6, for example, and are attracted by LiD, there is no reason not to start then. At the moment there are LiD programs beginning in all grades in some schools somewhere, even grade 12. “LiD has changed my children!!! “The kids love it!” (David Futter, teacher in Victoria, B.C.)
“I have never experienced the kind of questions and interactions I now have with my students . . . (Linda Holmes, teacher in Langley, B.C.) (Sheri Dunton, teacher in Corbett, OR) “We are into our fourth year we are seeing some very impressive presentations of learning.” Innovation_book_chapter. Constructing your classes: putting pupils in the driving seat | Teacher Network Blog | Guardian Professional. A year ago I kicked off my new iGCSE physics course by handing out the syllabus and asking two questions: "What do you know already? " followed shortly afterward by "OK, so where shall we start? " After some group discussion we mapped out a rough path through the headline topics, formed some teams and got started.
Fast forward to this week when I received an email from Taran, now in year 11. He attached a spreadsheet with a timeline showing all the lessons between now and the exam in June. Meanwhile, Henry and Sean have taken the books in for marking this weekend. Looking ahead, Max and Anujan are starting to plan their unit on motors and generators. This is all part of the co-construction process I am exploring along with some colleagues. The outcomes are amazing. We've found that it pays to invest time in doing a bit of teacher training. Untitled. What 100 Experts Think About The Future Of Learning. If you’re an educator, surely you know that technology has and will continue to have an incredible impact on learning. Whether it’s the Internet, innovative learning tools, or teaching technology itself, these two subjects are intertwined. In these talks, you will find essential information for educators concerned with technology. General Learn about making technology work in education and more in these talks.
Rethinking the Student Experience in the 21st Century Public Research University: See how a diverse student body and technology can make a difference in the student experience today. [UCTV]How to Learn (Almost) Anything: This lecture explores learning that the digital revolution brings. Sharing Education These talks explore the idea of open, shared education. Hector Ruiz on Connecting the World: Hector Ruiz lectures on Internet access for everyone. Creativity & Innovation Watch these talks to see how you can foster innovation and the creative spirit.
Internet & New Media Leadership. Challenging the Notion of “21st Century Skills” Thursday, September 27, 2012 We hear a lot these days about how students need to develop “21st century skills.” In an important article, Daniel Willingham and Andrew Rotherham take on the notion: “A growing number of business leaders, politicians, and educators are united around the idea that students need ’21st century skills’ to be successful today. It’s exciting to believe that we live in times that are so revolutionary that they demand new and different abilities. But in fact, the skills students need in the 21st century are not new. Critical thinking and problem solving, for example, have been components of human progress throughout history, from the development of early tools, to agricultural advancements, to the invention of vaccines, to land and sea exploration. What’s actually new is the extent to which changes in our economy and the world mean that collective and individual success depends on having such skills.
Anne Knock: Learning everywhere today. Northern Beaches Christian School: one of the most innovative in the world. Thanks to everyone for great day of discussion …from @wethink When one of the world’s leading authorities on innovation described Northern Beaches Christian School as “one of the most innovative in the world” we were amazed and honoured. Charlie Leadbeater (@wethink), is a former adviser to the British government and author of We-think: The Power Of Mass Creativity. Leadbeater ran a one day seminar with us in June 2011.
His TED Talk Education innovation in the Slums has more than 300,000 views and he was described as: early to notice the rise of “amateur innovation” – great ideas from outside the traditional walls, from people who suddenly have the tools to collaborate, innovate and make their expertise known. We are often asked about the distinctives that have led to Charles Leadbeater, and other leading educators and thinkers, to make such comments when they spend some time at Northern Beaches Christian School. Cramlington. innovation. Rules. We Wanted To Talk About 21st Century Education. Learning Futures: increasing meaningful student engagement. Learning Futures was a programme designed to get young people engaged actively and positively with their learning, achieving better outcomes and retaining a commitment to learning beyond school.
We are now looking for people interested in becoming an 'Engaging School'. If you're new to Learning Futures check out our helpful guide. Or you can skip straight to our tools and resources. Why did we focus on engagement? In partnership with the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, we have worked with secondary schools across England to develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning that foster engagement.Watch the video below to find out more.
We now have a range of free tools and resources to support schools to become more engaging places to learn. Learning Futures from Paul Hamlyn Foundation on Vimeo. Check out our Learning Futures publications in the right hand column to find out more about the programme. Charles Leadbeater: Education innovation in the slums.