Stratosphere

Whole system reform
Technology growing in leaps and bounds
unused in a focused way in schools
Beyond what we're able to do now without technology

 

Pedagogy
Technology
Change knowledge

 

How to make them work together naturally under the umbrella of whole systems reform

 

In the beginning, disruptive innovations are not always improvements
We are seeing the natural affinity between technology and pedagogy - you can only go so far in pedagogy without technology - reach more kids, reach more information, do team stuff around the world

 

Beginning of a really radical improvement cycle

 

Criteria for integrating technology into pedagogy

1. irresistibly engaging
2. easy to use
3. draw on technology 24/7
4. steeped in real life problem solving - PBL - captures 21st C skills

 

Students major beneficiaries

makes school more interesting and exciting for students

Flipped roles of students and teachers

Teachers as active designers of learning, as change agents

Researchers are working globally and have found that the evidence for change is there and cannot be denied.

Attractive and clear

 To be excited and energised CRYSTAL CLEAR.

Dissatisfaction with the status quo + phenomenal excitement of new technologies.

Great need and a great solution + whole system reform = powerful transformation.

Ask yourself, how is technology in your school being used for student learning?