Monthly Archives: July 2010

Why the fuss about flexible learning spaces: building the case for relational trust and personal learning skills.

Posted on July 18, 2010 by mwalker

This is the second post on working in flexible learning spaces [refer categories to access the first on challenges]. Common Context: We have two flexible learning centres at the school currently occupied year 1’s and year 5/6’s. Both the year … Continue reading →

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Differentiated instruction the Holy Grail or something that can be done?

Posted on July 11, 2010 by mwalker

Last term our district instructional rounds team visited a school where the leadership team identified differentiation in instruction as the problem of practice. Nina and Jenni posted this clip on the Ning and I have copied it to my blog … Continue reading →

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Data Teams: the ongoing quest to improve teaching and learning and not just the latest fad!

Posted on July 10, 2010 by mwalker

As our second semester begins we at Elsternwick have planned a series of 8 professional learning team meetings [PLT’s] on Monday nights to focus on the use of data to improve student learning. This carries on from the 6 PLT’s … Continue reading →

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Using IWB’s in Classrooms not the silver bullet

Posted on July 7, 2010 by mwalker

Just replied to Chris Betchers post on using IWB’s in classrooms. Worth a look

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Carl Sagan’s message not lost

Posted on July 2, 2010 by mwalker

Sometimes its useful to get a reality check on what’s important. Have a look at this clip – I think its useful to start conversations with teachers and senior students.

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Graduate teachers must read: U…

Posted on July 1, 2010 by mwalker

Graduate teachers must read: URL=http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/summer10/vol67/num09/The-Relationship-Balance.aspx

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Personalising Learning and Assessment in the 21 Century

Posted on July 1, 2010 by mwalker

  This little clip talks about using technology to personalise learning and record individualised assessments online. Its a timely reminded as we move forward with the Ultranet here in Victoria and the power of technology to personalise learning for students. … Continue reading →

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