We had a great time today talking learning, schools and education with some forward thinking principals from a rural area in our state. As I was talking I used the term 'pedagogic nostalgia', referring to the way many parents long for, either, the education they had or the one they dream of for their kids.Continue reading "Coined the term ‘pedagogic nostalgia’ referring to those who long for how school was once. Let’s help them change."
Artichokes & the reflections of learning for purpose: Learning sticks when it fits
“Lifelong learner”, I first recall hearing the term 15 years ago, the importance of having a commitment to learning for life. It resonated. This idea has led us to think more broadly about learning, beyond job skills and job readiness to embracing the philosophy that learning is an essential element of an enriched life. LastContinue reading "Artichokes & the reflections of learning for purpose: Learning sticks when it fits"
Are governments just polishing the chrome on the 1965 vehicle, when we need to design a new hybrid model?
Over the past few years 'education' in the media followed politicians announcing large-scale projects. The Australian Government’s 2009 GFC stimulus package, ‘Building the Education Revolution’, was more of a building program and the 2007 ‘Digital Education Revolution’ (Year 9 1:1 laptop program) was an election promise that seemed to misunderstand the future technology needs forContinue reading "Are governments just polishing the chrome on the 1965 vehicle, when we need to design a new hybrid model?"
Australia’s educational reform: Becoming the Creative Country and the Clever Country #my5pointplan
When you are climbing the ladder of success, make sure it is leaning against the right wall. Education is on the political agenda this week in Australia. In the media our PM, Julia Gillard has been quoted as championing: A national crusade, a chance for change, education transforming the life of every child. This can be achieved,Continue reading "Australia’s educational reform: Becoming the Creative Country and the Clever Country #my5pointplan"
Kids just need space. Room to move, to play and explore.
I attended a great school site visit today and it struck me, that all kids need their schools to have space and freedom to move. All kids. Giant Steps is a school in Sydney for high needs children and young people with autism. It is located in heritage listed buildings on the former asylum onContinue reading "Kids just need space. Room to move, to play and explore."
I think the time has come to stop using the term 21st Century [education context] & become authentic #RIP21stC
It has been the passionate rallying call for change in education for more than a decade and has challenged many of us to rethink the context and culture of learning in this century as significantly different from the previous one. Now that we are more than 10% into it, our use of 21st Century in terms ofContinue reading "I think the time has come to stop using the term 21st Century [education context] & become authentic #RIP21stC"
“We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us.” (Churchill) Rethinking spaces to learn & work
Churchill was well-known for his classic quotes at a time of crisis: "We shall fight them on the beaches" "Never Give In" His humorous retorts: Lady Astor: "If I were married to you, I'd put poison in your coffee." Churchill: "If I were married to you, I'd drink it." On the rebuilding of the HouseContinue reading "“We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us.” (Churchill) Rethinking spaces to learn & work"
Why Blog? A blog about blogging inspired by first timer @Jessica_Dubois #leadershipday12
This week a Twitter-Colleague @Jessica_Dubois tweeted: My 1st post on my 1st blog - Starting action bit.ly/QYiOvA - beginning the journey I've never actually met Jessica, but we have communicated over Twitter, she is "a primary teacher in a remote, Indigenous community in far-west South Australia". Her blog is appropriately called Teaching Remotely. Jessica decided toContinue reading "Why Blog? A blog about blogging inspired by first timer @Jessica_Dubois #leadershipday12"
Libraries for today and tomorrow: How is yours RELATIONAL, AUTHENTIC, FUTURE-FOCUSED, PERSONALISED, CREATIVE?
How does a school ensure that it is significantly resourced to provide for the learning and research needs of students, yet maintaining the relevance of the library? Learning communities need to have: The 'place' that fulfils the need for communal work, learning, connection and play Accessibility to resources Personnel to manage the collection A realisticContinue reading "Libraries for today and tomorrow: How is yours RELATIONAL, AUTHENTIC, FUTURE-FOCUSED, PERSONALISED, CREATIVE?"
Becoming an innovative school? My top 10 ideas
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 aContinue reading "Becoming an innovative school? My top 10 ideas"
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