The document discusses the opportunity to set up one's own school with virtually limitless backing. It would focus on 21st century learning concepts and embrace new educational technologies. A discussion was recorded with the Director of Curriculum and Innovation at Hsinchu International School where they talked about ideas for the new school, including using interactive whiteboards for literacy, numeracy, and teacher evaluation.

1. A look at interactive learning hardware

3. 25 years of teaching over 3 continents Head of Physics, Head of IT, Laptop coordinator, Multimedia in Education Researcher (M SciEd) Lead 1:1 initiative, Fully wireless campus in 2000, Smartboards in ECS and Primary,etc. Now an Ed-Tech consultant in region (not a good way to make a living!!)

4. Someone is so impressed in the way that you have embraced the concepts of 21 st Century Learning that they have offered virtually limitless backing for you to set up your own school! Discuss with the person next to you what this school is going to be like.

5. Hsinchu International School A discussion with the Director of Curriculum and Innovation recorded 3 weeks ago. Brett Loken’s Blog

6. Mostly hearts are in the right place Sometimes it is a case of blindly following Few really start with the really deep questions

8. A Quick Survey

10. A. Yellow River B. Haung He C. Hse River D. Yang Tse

11. A. Australia B. South Africa C. England D. New Zealand

12. A. Michael Faraday B. Charles Babage C. Bill Gates D. Andre Ampere

13. A. Russia B. China C. Germany D. England E. USA

14. A. Lack of budget for hardware/software B. Lack of support personnel C. No room for it in the Curriculum D. No support for it from Leadership Team E. Lack of knowledge of teachers F. Others

15. A. Improved test scores B. Individualized learning C. Student centered learning D. Increased student motivation E. Enhanced technology skills F. Other

16. A. Laptop Computer or tablet PC B. PDA/Mobile C. Interactive Whiteboard D. Desktop PCs E. Other

17. A. The Principal B. The Senior Leadership Team C. The funding body for the school D. The individual teachers E. The students F. Other

18. We have to share these ideas because we are all on the same journey Some ideas that I have put together for IWBs Literacy Ideas Numeracy Ideas A shared resource from Marzarno Another great tool for teacher evaluation