TGS Strategic Planning - Technology

A one-semester program where students design their own learning. Inquiry-based, student driven. Has great potential for 'passion' based learning and connecting with the world - allows time for creativity and co-creation Includes time for team work and personal endeavours

A new set of resources provided by Common Sense Media for schools rolling our 1:1.

Young students and designing - great real examples from a teacher in the classroom

Reviewing HZ12k-12, knowing that the 2013 version is about to be released any day now!

"Big Picture Learning believes that high school graduates must know how to reason, problem-solve, and be active members of the community. At Big Picture Learning schools, there is no canon of information that all students must know. In a world where available information is growing exponentially, we believe that the most important thing a student needs to know is how to learn. Integral to the Big Picture Learning design are our five Learning Goals, a framework for looking at concepts, skills, and abilities and help guide the creation of personalized student curriculum."

"linking pedagogy and classroom design"

An open standard for recognizing achievement of all kinds.  Interesting idea for both student achievement and faculty professional development.

Leaders globally share their ideas via the GET Ideas website

This hangout organised by Amanda and Roland while some of us were at GAFE Brisbane last week, talks about how to run a hangout - tips, tricks and curriculum objectives.

Student Voice strives to create an international network of empowered students by providing them with the tools they need to use their voice in policy discussions.

Exploring 'thinking routines' in more depth.

Interesting prototype tool for assessing pupils' creativity in schools. Includes categories of - imaginative, inquisitive, persistent, collaborative, disciplined.

Some thoughts on teacher observations