The Honourable Steve Maharey, Vice Chancellor of Massey University, opened the International Conference on Thinking - ICOT2013. In his address Maharey outlines the need for education systems that produce people who are creative, innovative and flexible, and points out that with the NZ curriculum
Nathan Walsh from Christchurch Boy's High School discusses the results of his masters investigation. Nathan examined the impact on achievement and engagement for boys through a blended approach. He found this was a particularly important investigation given the challenges that Christchurch schools have faced over the past few years.
Linda Lehrke from Hingaia Peninsula School, and 2011 eFellow, takes a different slant on the 'flipped classroom'. Linda argues that we talk a lot about how school has changed, society has changed, technology has changed, but more focus needs to be placed on how students have changed, and the implications.
The ICOT 2013 conference opened with an Ignite session. Australian educator, Brendan Spillane, wove a story that illustrates how thinking can become wisdom.
Kevin Honeycutt was a keynote speaker at ULearn12. In this talk he provides some ideas for how to work alongside teachers as they explore the tools and ideas available to them to make a difference for their kids.
Glenn Capelli was a keynote speaker at ULearn12. In this entertaining and inspirational talk he explores the layers of learning which he describes as: philosophy, conversations, strategies, and methodology.
Stephanie, Shaun, and Donna teach together in a studio at Hingaia Peninsula School in Auckland. They explain the benefits and the challenges of working collaboratively for themselves as professionals, and for the students in their care.
Emma Watts tells us about the 'flick it on' film making challenge. In this challenge one film is made through the collaboration of four schools. Emma explains how this works.
David Kinane, an independent consultant from Auckland, discusses an issue that faces many schools. We put a lot of time, money and energy into developing the elearning capacity of teachers at our schools. David asks how are we sustaining this so that the capacity stays with the school when a teacher leaves.
