There are immense opportunities for this generation of students. Demographer Bernard Salt found that the development of new technology also creates new opportunities for entrepreneurs: Connectivity will impact on all types of jobs, even those not strictly in the technology space - but they will make greater use of technology. According to Salt a cultureContinue reading "10 ideas to encourage an entrepreneurial mindset at school"
CEFPI Study Tour 2016
Where shall we go? 24th Jan - 3rd Feb, 2016 Finland - Denmark - Sweden – Netherlands Schools – Universities – Libraries – Museums - Workplaces For the past five years I have organised and hosted numerous study tours for educators and designers - both outbound (to Eu/UK) an inbound tour for North Americans (to AU/NZ).Continue reading "CEFPI Study Tour 2016"
Insight for schools: Trends in university learning space design, big shift from lectures to collaborative learning
For many school-based educators, one of the justifications for maintaining a traditional teacher and content focused culture is the need to prepare students for university. But what if universities are changing. There are many examples of tertiary institutions that understand the need for change. Information, lectures and resources can be accessed online, so why wouldContinue reading "Insight for schools: Trends in university learning space design, big shift from lectures to collaborative learning"
Designing spaces for learning: 10 questions to STOP asking and 10 questions to START asking for choice, flexibility & connection
Currently I am reading Design for the Changing Educational Landscape: Space, Place and the Future of Learning (Harrison & Hutton). The book was published in 2014 and cites research and white papers dating back to the early 2000s. People were having the conversations then, the same ones that we are having now. A quote inContinue reading "Designing spaces for learning: 10 questions to STOP asking and 10 questions to START asking for choice, flexibility & connection"
Community Resilience: Learning from Christchurch
Enroute to Christchurch this morning I picked up a copy of TIME and read this article Bounce back: Scientists know what some people rebound so well from setbacks. By Mandy Oaklander The study found that factors like having a tight-knit community, a stable role model and a strong belief in their ability to solve problemsContinue reading "Community Resilience: Learning from Christchurch"
Repurposing unlikely spaces for a school: A photo essay
A school doesn't need to be purpose-built. In Australia, the commonly held view that a new school needs to locate a greenfield site to grow a school. In other parts of the world it is more common to local a disused building, a brownfield site. Greenfield sites have not previously been built on. This includes the greenbelt landContinue reading "Repurposing unlikely spaces for a school: A photo essay"
Happy teachers matter: Seven things school leaders can do to create the optimal culture
What are some of the things that make us happy in our work? A sense of a job well done Confidence in our abilities Great people to work with Feeling valued for our efforts Being heard and understood In March 2015 the OECD released a report from the International Summit on the Teaching Profession: SchoolsContinue reading "Happy teachers matter: Seven things school leaders can do to create the optimal culture"
How do you lead innovation in schools? Step 1: Unlearn some old stuff & Step 2: Learn some new stuff
School leaders - here's a quick quiz Are you prepared for disruption, mess and opposing viewpoints? Do you think you can successfully challenge the status quo? Can you throw out conventional approaches to leadership? Will you stick to it for the long haul? Yes? Then read on. Making It Mobile is the SCIL signature workshop for educators comingContinue reading "How do you lead innovation in schools? Step 1: Unlearn some old stuff & Step 2: Learn some new stuff"
Innovating school: Mapping the change journey – 5 priorities identified by the OECD
According to the OECD, these are the three ingredients for innovating schools and systems: Leadership: strong leaders who establish optimal conditions in their schools Teachers: Confident and capable in their practice Culture: An openness to innovation OECD Report: Schools for 21st-Century Learners: Strong Leaders, Confident Teachers, Innovative Approaches (2015) by Andreas Schleicher, This document draws from three sources: evidenceContinue reading "Innovating school: Mapping the change journey – 5 priorities identified by the OECD"
From the 3Rs to fast-tracking the 3Es: Entrepreneurial Educational Experience in 4 key steps
Each year on our national day, there are several categories of award for the Australian of the Year. It is an important event, highlighting significant Australians who have made a difference to the lives of others. The Local Hero Award was presented to Juliette Wright, who founded Givit: Goods for good causes. She is described as a socialContinue reading "From the 3Rs to fast-tracking the 3Es: Entrepreneurial Educational Experience in 4 key steps"
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