This document discusses pushing boundaries in education. It introduces Ultralab, an educational research institute dedicated to working at the "bleeding edge" of technology in education. Several projects aimed at pushing boundaries on issues like equity, inclusion, and learner agency are mentioned. The document argues that traditional models of schooling focused on compliance and conformity must change. It suggests envisioning education that truly prepares students for the future in inclusive, equitable ways focused on discovery and learning rather than fear of failure. Educators are empowered to transform education by nurturing their own growth and believing in students' potential.
3. Meet the gang...
• The Digital History Teacher
• The Ed Centre Innovator
• The Distance Educator
4. ULTRALAB
• A public good, not for profit
educational research and
development institute with a
reputation for working at the
"bleeding edge" of technology
in education.
• Ultralab's slogan is "Learning.
Technology. Research".
• Led by Professor Stephen
Heppell.
https://youtu.be/Yp5yHA_eqww
6. Pushing the boundaries...
ICT PD Cluster Model
NotSchool ULearn
Learning@School
EY ICT PD
He Waka Eke Noa
Ten Trends
Educational Positioning System
Collaboration Framework
EdTalks
Agency Framework
MLE Framework
LEARNZ
T4T4T
Research
E-Fellows
CORE Staff 2009
7. What boundaries?
The fundamental organisational
model of schooling:
• Single paced
• Classroom-based
• Teacher-led instruction
The consequences of persisting
with this model:
• Compliance & Conformity
• Boredom & Truancy
• Inequity & Exclusion
8. eLearnings – looking back
2010 was an important year in the history of ICT in New
Zealand
Celebrating a decade of the implementation of a
National ICT Strategy for Education in New Zealand
(1998–2010).
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29929819-elearnings
A collection of 'personal perspectives'
from people who have been
prominently and intimately involved in
the implementation of the various
Strategies over the last twelve years.
9. The boundaries still need ‘pushing’...
e.g.
• Equity
• Inclusion
• Learner agency
• Streaming
• Digital literacy
• Biculturalism
• Education for the future
• Climate change
• Food security
• Cyber security
11. Imagine if...
… we could create an education system that truly
prepares young learners for their future.
Education illustrations by Storyset
12. Imagine if...
… all learning experiences were inclusive,
equitable and connected?
Education illustrations by Storyset
13. Imagine if...
… education was about discovering the love of
learning…
… and not fear of failing!
Education illustrations by Storyset
14. It’s all about you!
In a system where we see an
increase in cynicism and
overwhelm, achieving
transformative change
cannot rely solely on
government mandates or
policy adjustments.
Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash
15. It’s all about you!
Instead, the key lies in the
personal transformation of
educators themselves.
Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash
16. It’s all about you!
By nurturing their own
growth, resilience, and belief
in the potential of every
student, teachers become
agents of profound impact.
Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash
17. It’s all about you!
Educators possess the power
to transform education and
reach those who are
alienated or underserved.
Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash
18. It’s all about you!
By emphasizing personal
transformation, we empower
educators to be the
architects of lasting change,
weaving a new narrative of
hope and possibility in
education.
Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash
19. It’s all about you!
By emphasizing personal
transformation, we
empower educators to be
the architects of lasting
change, weaving a new
narrative of hope and
possibility in education.
Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash
20. 1. What drives you?
• Where does your motivation
come from
• Are you clear about your
purpose?
Image source: StorySet
21.
22. “When you know your
why, your what has
more impact because
you’re working towards
your purpose.”
Michael Jr.
https://michaeljr.com/
23. 2. Where do your beliefs come from?
• How do these shape your
practice – implicitly and
explicitly?
• How do you resolve any
conflicts?
Image source: StorySet
28. x x
x
Their education legacy…
Challenge
Curiosity
Connectedness
Culture
Context
“Colonialism”
Control
Conformity
Compliance
29. Conflicting beliefs?
• Use mobile devices
• Open learning spaces
• Personalisation
• Collaboration
• Project-based learning
• Real-world contexts
• Self directed learning
• Embrace AI
• ...
• Ban cell phones
• Single class spaces
• Whole class teaching
• Independent study
• Focus on the basics
• More numeracy & literacy
• More testing
• Ban AI
• ...
VS.
It’s all so binary!
31. 3. What’s the story you’re creating?
• We write a new chapter in
each of our student’s lives
each day we meet with them
in the classroom
• What’s the legacy you’re going
to leave?
Image source: StorySet
33. “You are more than a
student—you are a
scholar. You are more
than test scores. You are
scholarly. You excel.
You’re the cream of the
crop—and Mr. Reed
cares about you.”
Dwayne Reed
34. Passing the baton
•Know your purpose
•Build on strong beliefs
•Leave a legacy
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