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A learning session presented at the ECOO 2012 Conference on being a connected lead learner and creating a collaborative learning culture.
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On Being a Connected Lead Learner
ECOO 2012 Conference Learning in the NOW! Century Lisa Neale, Principal Jared Bennett, Consultant @lisaneale @mrjarbenne
Two questions:
How can a system create the essential conditions for fostering a digital-age learning culture that is relevant, engaging and connected to the real-world. How do you inspire, lead and drive staff and students to work collaboratively creating and sustaining a digital-age learning culture.
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- The importance of Board Provisioned tools as the pathway to systemic change
- Tower of Babel
- Authentic, relevant, familiar, and potentially transferable in future contexts
- Lurking, Exemplars, and Collegial Coaching
HWDSB Google Domain - Not about control
- Easier access, gradual on-ramp
- A board logo can be the salve to the luddite
Creating Essential Learning Conditions
Once the space exists, support can be more responsive.
O p e n n e s s
Cultivate Being Online
Ancaster Senior Public School
How do you show your "connectedness"?
How do you collaborate with others?
Building a Collaborative Learning Culture • learn alongside - LEARNING FIRST • equip them - GIVE THEM TECH • no opt out - ENGAGE EVERYBODY • pick one - Google Docs focus • f2f learning sessions • informal 1:1 sessions • let them play - tinker continuous learning mode • personal check-ins different points of entry • celebrate the fun • give them time & space, it's hard work - empathy • stay the course & respond to resistance • integrate in meaningful ways - real-life problem-solving & make a
difference in the learning
• learn first, lead second - learner, coach & leader
Questions matter more than answers!
WWhat questions do you have?
Consider these questions:
Does the physical setting of your school reflect a participatory, creative, connected, information-rich culture?
ENGAGING & EFFICIENT
Are your learning spaces instrumented? Do you leverage instrumented pockets and backpacks?
TECHNOLOGY EVERYWHERE
Does your staff use social networking tools? Does your staff create and produce every time you meet?
FLOW & INNOVATION IN FOCUSSED WAYS
Creating a culture of continuous learning and growth
Growth Mindset:
• passionate practice • learning • hard work • dedication
Teaching a growth mindset creates motivation and productivity.
Carol Dewct, Mindset
Learn first, lead second.
What Time is it?