shifts in paradigm

Emma Watts

Lead e-Learning Teacher @ Tahunanui School

What resonated with me at ULearn10

Day 1evolution of the brain ~ plastic & malleable

concept learning ~ helps the brain learn efficiently

key competencies ~ monitor the growth

personal growth cannot be standardized

self assessment and identifying next steps

co-construction ~ ownership of learning

pay attention to what is going on around you ~ calmness

learn to single task & multitask

impact of the visual image in learning

Day 2let the students lead

it's bigger than inquiry ~ authentic learning

encourage students to make a difference in their own and other's lives

co-construct schema ~ make it explicit & transparent

celebrate learning journeys ~ process & outcome

contextualize communication ~ formal & informal

weaknesses are opportunities ~ this provides change

de-jargon but don't dumb down

Day 3Future Focused Schools ~ always have the horizon in mind

Learner centric ~ students & teachers, we are all learners

Sustainability ~ owned and lived

Mobile technologies & cloud computing

Personalization of learning for students & teachers ~ feedback is the food of champions

Getting the balance right between old & new ~ certainty has to go!

Freedom to lead

Skills children need in the future to make them successful ~ Habits of Mind, key competencies & values, thinking, new ideas, innovation