Connected Learning                          Building a Learning Community
to share our workto invite you to collaborate with usOur Aims
Building a Learning Communitycommon purposeconnecting easier than ever beforelearning is collaborative
ESF 21st Century Learning Working Partymissionconnect and collaborateinquire into 21st Century Learning
Connect and Collaboratebetween ESF schoolsbetween primary and secondaryhorizontal leadership
The ProjectTeachers
Inquire into 21st Century Learningfocus on 21st Century needstechnology a tool to facilitate teaching and learning
StudentsThe ProjectTeachers
What does good learning look like?rapid concrete feedbackstudent centered learning
Student perspectivevideo
Reflection is criticalvital skills often intangiblereflection enables students to perceive progress
MentorsStudentsThe ProjectTeachers
MentorsExpertsStudentsThe ProjectTeachers
Aspirationspilot limited in scalestudents act as mentors and experts
Student mentor perspectivevideo
MentorsExpertsStudentsThe ProjectTeachers
a means to communicaterecord reflectionmap learningThe platform
Primary perspective
Essential elementsinquirylearninginformation literacyPhoto here blue frameIf there is oneauthenticitytransdisciplinaryin the primary classroom
learninglost opportunities?
The project in practiceY12expert 5Y12 mentors5 x Y12 mentorsY12expert
Y12expertstudent 1 5Y12 mentors 5Y12 mentorsstudent 2student 55 x Y12 mentorsstudent 3student 4Y12expert
Y12expertY12expertstudent 1 5Y12 mentors 5Y12 mentorsstudent 2student 55 x Y12 mentorsstudent 3student 4Y12expertY12expert
Y12expertY12expertY12expertY12expertstudent 1student 1 5Y12 mentors 5Y12 mentors 5Y12 mentors 5Y12 mentorsstudent 2student 2student 5student 55 x Y12 mentors5 x Y12 mentorsstudent 3student 4student 3student 4Y12expertY12expertY12expert
What’s in it for us?Y12expertOpening the doors to more authentic learning by: access to experts for our learners
 support for our learners from mentors
 improved collaboration with secondary schools
 opportunities to extend learning beyond the classroom
 increased motivation for reflection 5Y12 mentors5 x Y12 mentorsY12expert
Primary AspirationsY12expert 5Y12 mentors5 x Y12 mentorsY12expertproject becomes an authentic community of learners
experienced mentors to support the PYP exhibition
 improved understanding of practice   and pedagogy between secondary and primary pedagogy more aligned with PYP in secondary   school to connect PYP to Diploma
Secondary Perspectives.Mind the gap?
Why we got involveda seamless transitionconcepts of 21st Century learningan accessible curriculumlearn from our Primary colleagues
Our Aspirationsfulfill 21st Century needsnew curriculum frame work 11-16.new pedagogypromote independent learning – learning to learnpromote life long learningcreate authentic learning experiences
Why Inquiry?personalizing learning.transdisciplinary.constructivistlearning to learnlife long learningauthentic learning
Eureka Momentcreating connectionsCollaboratingNetworkinguse of learning technologiesstudent voice phase not age
Our Plansacross phase project for year 6 and 7 learners learners inquiring into an aspect of their futureyear 12 ‘Learning Mentors’ to guidelearning technologies to facilitate learning and collaboration and communication
Photo here blue frameIf there is onePlans Cross phase learning An inquiry into their future Supported by learning mentors… …and technology to facilitate learning.
Photo here blue frameIf there is oneBarriers Resistance to change

Connected Learning - creating a learning community

Editor's Notes

  • #3 Going to give three perspectives – students, primary teachers and secondary teachers
  • #7 OriginsTeachers got together to examine 21st C learningSurveyed students – what does good learning look like?Tangible feedback & Authentic learningPractical resultsSense of progressTherefore reflection v. importantMentors to support Authentic learning – mentors from anywhere: real-life expertsIndependentMultifacetedBased on InquiryProvide support to allow learningMentoringStructure and platformPersonalising Learning
  • #9 Surveyed students – what does good learning look like?Tangible feedback & Authentic learningPractical resultsSense of progressTherefore reflection v. importantMentors to support Authentic learning – mentors from anywhere: real-life expertsIndependentMultifacetedBased on InquiryProvide support to allow learningMentoringStructure and platformPersonalising Learning
  • #13 Mentors to support reflectionAuthentic learning considered, a logical progression from mentors was to have mentors from anywhere. Experts from academia, industry etc.IndependentMultifacetedBased on InquiryProvide support to allow learningMentoringStructure and platformPersonalising Learning
  • #14 Mentors to support reflectionAuthentic learning considered, a logical progression from mentors was to have mentors from anywhere. Experts from academia, industry etc.IndependentMultifacetedBased on InquiryProvide support to allow learningMentoringStructure and platformPersonalising Learning
  • #15 benefits for student mentorspractical elementsplans for the future – broaden scope
  • #17 OriginsTeachers got together to examine 21st C learningSurveyed students – what does good learning look like?Tangible feedback & Authentic learningPractical resultsSense of progressTherefore reflection v. importantMentors to support Authentic learning – mentors from anywhere: real-life expertsIndependentMultifacetedBased on InquiryProvide support to allow learningMentoringStructure and platformPersonalising Learning
  • #20 In primary schools in ESF – all becoming PYP schools. Decision was taken for exactly same reasons this group was put together (21st Century needs/authentic)PYP made up of 5 essential elementsThese combine hopefully to form lifelong learners
  • #21 Still something missingOpportunities not taken for various reasons e.g. age restriction/cyber safetyLooking at creating a safe environment to allow primary to exploreConnect with secondary
  • #28 Well established that there is a gap in learning and styles of learning between primary and secondaryAlso, between diploma and PYPAwareness in secondary that students coming to us learn differentlyWant to investigate and close gap
  • #30 find a mechanism to meet the demands of the 21st Century and a future that is undetermined for our learners.
  • #31 It’s a pedagogy that is designed to fulfill 21st Century needsThese are some of the things we think inquiry will help us to achieveHere are some of themCross reference explanation of PYP – essential elements etc.
  • #32 Finish with something about the planningWe realised that we could plan something that would meet our requirements
  • #34 Emphasise that this is the project as it will be right now.Cross phase project to involved P6 and Year 7 students.The inquiry will focus on an aspect of their future.Learning mentors will be selected and trained to foster peer support.Learning technologies investigated and used to facilitate learning and communication.
  • #35 Resistance to change- in different levels and areas of the schoolPerception that this was just another Initiative.Schools dominated by content driven curriculum?External demands – Exams/University on all stakeholders. CulturalUnderstanding Inquiry based learning.
  • #36 11- 16 ESF Curriculum ReviewPriority given to Personalised learningFuture working opportunities for our learners.A need to change practice.
  • #37 Communication and collaboration cross phase.Linking the project to current learning.Learning Mentor trainingDevelopment of a trial to promote technology use and evaluate response.
  • #38 Pilot project starting this week.Links schools, students, mentors.
  • #39 Learning facilitated through technology, supported by learning mentors and teachers that promotes, personalized learning, inquiry, independent learning and student voice!
  • #40 OriginsTeachers got together to examine 21st C learningSurveyed students – what does good learning look like?Tangible feedback & Authentic learningPractical resultsSense of progressTherefore reflection v. importantMentors to support Authentic learning – mentors from anywhere: real-life expertsIndependentMultifacetedBased on InquiryProvide support to allow learningMentoringStructure and platformPersonalising Learning
  • #41 We aspire to a community of learners where we all take on multiple roles in different contexts