The document discusses the LEAP 21 program which aims to help students develop 21st century skills through innovative teaching and learning approaches. It describes how the Microsoft Partners in Learning School Research Tool was used in a LEAP 21 pilot program to evaluate student-centered pedagogy, extended learning, ICT integration, and other innovative practices. The results of this evaluation will be used to further implement 21st century learning approaches in the school.

1. LEAP 21
their future | their skills | our choice
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2. ITL RESEARCH
microsoft| global | NSWDEC
http://www.itlresearch.com/

3. ITL RESEARCH
students| teachers | leaders
focus groups | interviews | observations
learning activities | student work samples | LEAP21

4. INNOVATIVE TEACHING
AND LEARNING
student-centred pedagogy
extended learning
ICT integration through learning

5. Microsoft Partners in Learning School
Research Tool
http://www.pilsr.com/

6. 21ST CENTURY LEARNING
ACTION LEARNING PLAN
Partners in Learning School Research Tool
LEAP21 Pilot in school
Partners in Learning School Research Tool
Evaluate and Further Implement

7. LEAP 21
discuss | code | plan
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8. COLLABORATION
decision | process | product
LEARNING ACTIVITY
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9. KNOWLEDGE BUILDING
new concepts | build | interdisciplinary
LEARNING ACTIVITY
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10. KNOWLEDGE BUILDING
new concepts | accurate | interdisciplinary
STUDENT WORK
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11. LEARNING ACTIVITY
USE OF ICT
support | develop | freedom
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12. cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by javanutmom: http://flickr.com/photos/javanutmom/161656818/
STUDENT WORK
USE OF ICT
active | design | product

13. LEARNING ACTIVITY
SELF REGULATION
sustained | plan | reflect
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14. STUDENT WORK
SKILLED
COMMUNICATION
extended | developed | thesis
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15. LEARNING ACTIVITY
REAL WORLD PROBLEM
SOLVING
authentic | solve | share
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16. http://www.flickr.com/photos/33990680@N07/4441155157/
STUDENT WORK
REAL WORLD
PROBLEM SOLVING
solution | implementation | thesis

17. http://pipcleaves.edublogs.org
phillippa.cleaves@det.nsw.edu.au
Twitter: @pipcleaves
LinkedIn: Phillippa Cleaves
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