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EDtalks.org EDtalks - Educators talk about learning http://edtalks.org EDtalks.org EDtalks - Educators talk about learning http://edtalks.org/images/logo.gif http://edtalks.org Core Education EDtalks Educators talking about learning Core Education admin@core-ed.net No Matt Tippen - Energisers in Education

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Matt Tippen, 2008 eFellow from Isleworth School, explains his research into the creation and application of ICT-related energisers in the classroom. Students co-constructed the energisers themselves, including the rubrics and success criteria.

Duration: 00:05:28 / Uploaded: 11-12-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=188 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=188 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Matt Tippen - Energisers in Education Matt Tippen, 2008 eFellow from Isleworth School, explains his research into the creation and application of ICT-related energisers in the classroom. Students co-constructed the energisers themselves, including the rubrics and success criteria. 00:05:28 eFellow, research, energisers, Toni Twiss - Mobile Technology in the Classroom

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Toni Twiss, 2008 eFellow and Media Studies teacher, talks about her research into the potential for using mobile technologies in the classroom. Toni worked with 2 teachers trialling the use of mobiles for polling, voice recording, blogging, and accessing information.

Duration: 00:06:42 / Uploaded: 07-12-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=187 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=187 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Toni Twiss - Mobile Technology in the Classroom Toni Twiss, 2008 eFellow and Media Studies teacher, talks about her research into the potential for using mobile technologies in the classroom. Toni worked with 2 teachers trialling the use of mobiles for polling, voice recording, blogging, and accessing information. 00:06:42 eFellow, research, mobiles, Mark Callagher - A Blended Approach to Learning

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Mark Callagher, 2008 eFellow from Wellington College, talks about his research into using a blended approach to learning. Mark describes his findings, including an increase in engagement, improved reflective writing, and the transfer to the face to face environment.

Duration: 00:07:02 / Uploaded: 07-12-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=184 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=184 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Mark Callagher - A Blended Approach to Learning Mark Callagher, 2008 eFellow from Wellington College, talks about his research into using a blended approach to learning. Mark describes his findings, including an increase in engagement, improved reflective writing, and the transfer to the face to face environment. 00:07:02 eFellow, research, elearning, Tineka Tuala-Fata - Formative coaching

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Tineka Tuala-Fata, DP at Peterhead School, describes the "Formative Coaching" model used at her school. This combines the power of structured peer observation, the sharing of good practice, learning conversations in teams, and reflective journals.

Duration: 00:05:21 / Uploaded: 07-12-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=182 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=182 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Tineka Tuala-Fata - Formative coaching Tineka Tuala-Fata, DP at Peterhead School, describes the "Formative Coaching" model used at her school. This combines the power of structured peer observation, the sharing of good practice, learning conversations in teams, and reflective journals. 00:05:21 professional learning, leadership, curriculum Nick Rate - ePortfolios and Formative Practice

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Nick Rate, DP and 2008 eFellow at Russell St School, explored the way digital portfolios support effective pedagogy and formative assessment in his school. Nick talks about his research, and how eportfolios are essential to the formative assessment process.

Duration: 00:10:13 / Uploaded: 07-12-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=180 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=180 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Nick Rate - ePortfolios and Formative Practice Nick Rate, DP and 2008 eFellow at Russell St School, explored the way digital portfolios support effective pedagogy and formative assessment in his school. Nick talks about his research, and how eportfolios are essential to the formative assessment process. 00:10:13 eFellow, research, eportfolios, formative assessment, Michael Fenton - Technology and Teaching

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2008 eFellow Michael Fenton researched ways to bridge the gap between technology enthusiasts and skeptics. He describes his research, and provides a new take on how educational institutions might use and encourage apparent reluctant users of technology.

Duration: 00:05:57 / Uploaded: 03-12-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=179 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=179 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Michael Fenton - Technology and Teaching 2008 eFellow Michael Fenton researched ways to bridge the gap between technology enthusiasts and skeptics. He describes his research, and provides a new take on how educational institutions might use and encourage apparent reluctant users of technology. 00:05:57 eFellow, professional learning, ICT, Dr Rosemary Hipkins - Inquiry learning and key competencies.

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NZCER Senior Researcher Dr Rosemary Hipkins asks if inquiry learning and the key competencies are a perfect match or problematic partners. Rose explores a range of possibilities for teachers in the context of the new curriculum and recent research.

Duration: 00:13:56 / Uploaded: 01-12-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=177 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=177 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Dr Rosemary Hipkins - Inquiry learning and key competencies. NZCER Senior Researcher Dr Rosemary Hipkins asks if inquiry learning and the key competencies are a perfect match or problematic partners. Rose explores a range of possibilities for teachers in the context of the new curriculum and recent research. 00:13:56 inquiry, research, curriculum Tineka Tuala-Fata - Change; a leader's perspective

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DP at Peterhead School,Tineka Tuala-Fata talks about the process of change from the perspective of a school leader. Tineka outlines several key factors in the context of the new NZ curriculum, including the need to have a strong belief in any planned changes.

Duration: 00:04:28 / Uploaded: 24-11-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=168 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=168 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Tineka Tuala-Fata - Change; a leader's perspective DP at Peterhead School,Tineka Tuala-Fata talks about the process of change from the perspective of a school leader. Tineka outlines several key factors in the context of the new NZ curriculum, including the need to have a strong belief in any planned changes. 00:04:28 leadership, professional learning, curriculum Margaret Austin talks about teacher education

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Margaret Austin, Vice President of the Royal Society of NZ, outlines what she believes are critical education issues; including the importance of research-informed teaching and learning, changes to teacher training and the fostering of educational leadership.

Duration: 00:06:55 / Uploaded: 20-11-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=166 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=166 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Margaret Austin talks about teacher education Margaret Austin, Vice President of the Royal Society of NZ, outlines what she believes are critical education issues; including the importance of research-informed teaching and learning, changes to teacher training and the fostering of educational leadership. 00:06:55 leadership, research, future, professional learning, Graeme Dockrill - Communication is critical

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hairyLemon Director Graeme Dockrill maintains that clear communication within his website development company is absolutely critical. He explains why, and outlines some of the strategies they use to build clear channels of communciation.

Duration: 00:05:10 / Uploaded: 19-11-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=165 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=165 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Graeme Dockrill - Communication is critical hairyLemon Director Graeme Dockrill maintains that clear communication within his website development company is absolutely critical. He explains why, and outlines some of the strategies they use to build clear channels of communciation. 00:05:10 leadership, communication, CORE UK - How can we nuture collaborative endeavour online?

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Three of the CORE Education UK team, Richard, Malcolm and Sarah, outline their recent projects; commenting on lessons learned, and speculating on ways that online collaboration and action research might be nurtured.

Duration: 00:29:50 / Uploaded: 18-11-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=164 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=164 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No CORE UK - How can we nuture collaborative endeavour online? Three of the CORE Education UK team, Richard, Malcolm and Sarah, outline their recent projects; commenting on lessons learned, and speculating on ways that online collaboration and action research might be nurtured. 00:29:50 online learning, collaboration, research, elearning, Jennifer Garvey Berger - The challenge of leading through the curriculum implementation

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Within the context of the new curriculum, NZCER senior researcher Jennifer Garvey Berger talks about what leadership in schools might look like. Jennifer discusses a number of strategies that can help school leaders to change minds.

Duration: 00:47:47 / Uploaded: 18-11-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=163 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=163 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Jennifer Garvey Berger - The challenge of leading through the curriculum implementation Within the context of the new curriculum, NZCER senior researcher Jennifer Garvey Berger talks about what leadership in schools might look like. Jennifer discusses a number of strategies that can help school leaders to change minds. 00:47:47 leadership, change, curriculum Cheryl Doig - Building Communities of Practice

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Cheryl Doig, experienced educator and leader, talks about the importance of establishing norms and protocols when setting up communities of practice. Cheryl emphasises the need for good facilitation and extended dialogue during this phase.

Duration: 00:04:27 / Uploaded: 16-11-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=158 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=158 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Cheryl Doig - Building Communities of Practice Cheryl Doig, experienced educator and leader, talks about the importance of establishing norms and protocols when setting up communities of practice. Cheryl emphasises the need for good facilitation and extended dialogue during this phase. 00:04:27 leadership, professional learning, COP, elearning, professional learning community, Andrew Churches - First Robotics

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Andrew Churches, Curriculum Manager for ICT at Kristin School, talks about First Robotics, an international robotics competition where groups of students (electronics, PR, Finance, logistics) work collaboratively to build a robot in only six weeks.

Duration: 00:05:19 / Uploaded: 16-11-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=157 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=157 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Andrew Churches - First Robotics Andrew Churches, Curriculum Manager for ICT at Kristin School, talks about First Robotics, an international robotics competition where groups of students (electronics, PR, Finance, logistics) work collaboratively to build a robot in only six weeks. 00:05:19 robotics, collaboration, Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach - Establishing a professional learning community

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Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, digital learning consultant, educator and teaching graduate, describes establishing a professional learning community; from platform, shared purpose, selecting champions, governance, and the key roles that lead to shared ownership.

Duration: 00:09:43 / Uploaded: 13-11-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=156 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=156 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach - Establishing a professional learning community Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, digital learning consultant, educator and teaching graduate, describes establishing a professional learning community; from platform, shared purpose, selecting champions, governance, and the key roles that lead to shared ownership. 00:09:43 online learning, professional learning community, COP, elearning, Lisa Smith - Thinking Facilitator

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Lisa Smith, Thinking Facilitator at Rototuna School, talks about her school's programme. Rather than the use of thinking tools, Lisa believes thinking as a key competency is about the ability to select the kind of thinking required, and reflect on thinking and learning.

Duration: 00:05:01 / Uploaded: 11-11-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=154 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=154 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Lisa Smith - Thinking Facilitator Lisa Smith, Thinking Facilitator at Rototuna School, talks about her school's programme. Rather than the use of thinking tools, Lisa believes thinking as a key competency is about the ability to select the kind of thinking required, and reflect on thinking and learning. 00:05:01 thinking, curriculum Erin Freeman - using wikis for literacy and collaboration

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Rangiora teacher Erin Freeman describes how she integrates ICT into her teaching programme,with students using wikis for publishing their novel studies, and communicating with Kenyan students on an enterprise study (http://m3rbs.21classes.com).

Duration: 00:05:25 / Uploaded: 09-11-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=153 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=153 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Erin Freeman - using wikis for literacy and collaboration Rangiora teacher Erin Freeman describes how she integrates ICT into her teaching programme,with students using wikis for publishing their novel studies, and communicating with Kenyan students on an enterprise study (http://m3rbs.21classes.com). 00:05:25 ICT, wiki, literacy, collaboration, Tanya Coutts - ECE and ICT

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Tanya Coutts, Head Teacher at Manaia Kindergarten, describes how professional learning based around ICT has benefited their children and community. Their blog (manaiakindergarten) involves families in the childrens' learning, as well as offering oral and visual stimulus.

Duration: 00:06:37 / Uploaded: 09-11-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=152 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=152 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Tanya Coutts - ECE and ICT Tanya Coutts, Head Teacher at Manaia Kindergarten, describes how professional learning based around ICT has benefited their children and community. Their blog (manaiakindergarten) involves families in the childrens' learning, as well as offering oral and visual stimulus. 00:06:37 ECE, early childhood, ICTPD, community, Cheryl Doig - Learning Walks

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Cheryl Doig, experienced educator and leader, explains the concept of "Learning Walks". These take place once a professional learning community has been established, and can lead to insightful observations, and rich conversations about effective teaching and learning.

Duration: 00:03:58 / Uploaded: 04-11-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=151 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=151 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Cheryl Doig - Learning Walks Cheryl Doig, experienced educator and leader, explains the concept of "Learning Walks". These take place once a professional learning community has been established, and can lead to insightful observations, and rich conversations about effective teaching and learning. 00:03:58 leadership, professional learning, professional learning community, Sarah Jones - Lifelong learning; the acquisition of process tools

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Sarah Jones of CORE Ed UK believes the acquisition of process skills are crucial for lifelong learning, equipping students for the future. Sarah describes how this underpins Ultraversity courses, where students build modules themselves using process tools provided by mentors.

Duration: 00:07:08 / Uploaded: 30-10-08

]]> http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=150 http://edtalks.org/play.php?vid=150 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -500 Core Education No Sarah Jones - Lifelong learning; the acquisition of process tools Sarah Jones of CORE Ed UK believes the acquisition of process skills are crucial for lifelong learning, equipping students for the future. Sarah describes how this underpins Ultraversity courses, where students build modules themselves using process tools provided by mentors. 00:07:08 lifelong learning, curriculum, elearning,