Catch a fish for me and I will eat today. Teach me how to fish and I will eat for a lifetime.
Chinese Proverb
Independent learning Computer-based learning-online learning
What is it? Classroom learning Year 12 /13
Independent Learning Trial- term 3 and 4.
Virtual Learning Environment-VLN
Moodle-Lara Hearn, Amber Johnson
Face book –Lara Hearn Year 9 programme-
Carol Dyas Video Conferencing-
Julie Anderson
82% agreed they liked school. 87% reported it was cool to succeed. 97% believed they would succeed if they
took responsibility for their learning. 92% believed they succeed when teachers
care. 75% agreed they would do well at school if
they were offered a reward by parents. 2008 University of Auckland Survey Over 2500 students at Year 10 reported
Any time
EMPOWEREDLEARNERS
Any Place
Any Resource
Any Teacher
DefinitionIndependent study is a process, a method and a philosophy of education whereby a learner acquires knowledge by his or her own efforts and develops the ability for enquiry and critical evaluation.
Philip Candy, 1991
Choices/DecisionsFlexible learning timesExplore PassionsRelationshipsTutorial –student needCommunal responsibilitySharing strengthsAcademic mentoring
Computer Moodle Video conferencing Pod casts Cell phone Lap top Digital camera Research –books, internet
Student choice and voice Decision –making Buzzy not busy classrooms Group work Students track own achievement Self/Peer evaluation- goal setting Students take ownership of their learning Technology allows for more independence Students think for themselves Differentiated activities and work rates Students recognise their own weaknesses and work
to improve them
Term3/4 trial One hour per 2 weeks – 7 class hours Big common space-approx100 students free Technology- revamped -quiet space, relax space, teaching spaces independent learning taught, wireless facility,
own lap top, pods, tutorials –big tables, couches-reading area, quiet i-pods allowed, jug
Move around the school –other computer spaces, other rooms, outside, meeting spaces
7 hours contact per 2 weeks 1 hour independent learning Specialist subject -Teacher tutorials in extra
hour-with any students who chooses to come Student Choice over when and where the
independent learning related to your subject takes place
Extra practical work, moodle, computer room, study, group discussion, teacher tutorial directed by student need
Level of independent learning determines level of freedom and choice
1. Red – not independent◦ stay in study space ◦ Supported by teacher in study space – cover a range of
areas◦ Teach how to be independent so can move on2. Orange –ready to go◦ Specialist Tutorial options-choice◦ Work in other spaces about the school◦ Art/Music/Dance/Lab/Computer – may or may not be
other classes in the spaces already-teacher approval3. Green- free to go◦ Anywhere in the school/any other class/outside◦ Out of school –library/community◦ Overall Parental permission for out of school movement
Green Card4 out of 5 = Green1. Is up to date with all work.2.Shows high level of engagement in the
subject. 3.Consistently works well in the classroom.4.Consistently allows others to do their best
work.5.Unexplained absences are nil.
4 out of 5 = Orange
1. Is up to date with most work.2. Usually engages well in the subject. 3.Usually works well in the classroom.
4.Usually allows others to do their best work.5.Very low unexplained absence rate.
2 out of 5
1. Is not up to date with most work.2.Has difficulty remaining focused. 3.Has difficulty working well in the classroom.
4.Often distracts others from doing their best
work.5.Has a high rate of unexplained absences.
All sign in to study room- in first 10 mins else truant-loose privileges-less freedom/choice as a consequence of non independent behaviour
Big space- range of seating, computers, tables, couch area-group work
Study teachers- prepared to help in a number of areas also teach how to study, organise
Individual and small group helpMove about school –with approved card
permission- any teacher can check independence card level
Technology by itself will not be an educational end point, but it will nonetheless become integral to the learning process, to the extent that teachers who lack technical competence will be at a disadvantage, schools that do not have access to new generation technologies will be unable to reach into the future, and students who have not been able to access new technologies may be forced to forfeit opportunities.