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Ian Nairn, CTO,
T-Learning Ltd
ISA Autumn Study Conference
15th November 2008
Personalised Learning – today!
Listening to the Students
Personalised Learning Communities.o Taecanet Springboard – a case study
o How it works
o Listening to the teachers
o Benefits
Personalised learning – tomorrow?
Contents
1. Personalised Learning Today!
Independent Schools have been at the forefront of PersonalisedLearning but in the 21st Century what are the challenges and opportunities?
Against the background of change not only in the UK but aroundthe world this presentation will demonstrate how it is possibleto establish new Learning Communities to meet the needsof Personalised Learning across Independent Schools.
This presentation uses a mixture of video, Virtual Classroomand online services & the slides include links to these resources.
The Personalised Learning Agenda
Is this our shared view ofthe challenges ofdelivering PersonalisedLearning?
The 14 Grand Challenges (USA)
More information at:
http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/cms/8996/9221.aspx
In 2008 the US National Academy launched their 14 Grand Challenges
Make solar energy economical Provide energy from fusion Develop carbon sequestration methods Manage the nitrogen cycle Provide access to clean water Restore and improve urban infrastructure Advance health informatics Engineer better medicines Reverse-engineer the brain Prevent nuclear terror Secure cyberspace Enhance virtual reality Advance personalized learning Engineer the tools of scientific discovery
Or should we get involved inChallenges such AdvancedPersonalised Learning in the USA.
2. Listening to Students - how they learn?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o
UK Schools - £3bn invested in IT infrastructure in last 10 yrs
plus support for innovative content based services
Headteachers wanted technology to help:
independent / personalised learning agenda inclusion at both ends of the ability range
assessment for learning primary / secondary school transition
3. Personalised Learning Communities Taecanet - a case study
Most useful source of e-learning material is the Internet *
BUT …five BIG problems for teachers…
No time - to find the best authentic material
No time - to create valid learning experiences
No time - for additional marking
Issues over “open” Internet access
Confidence & access to ICT to teach the curriculum
Solve these and the Internet becomes a great learning resource
Challenges faced by Teachers
* Source DfES
The Taecanet Learning Community - the creation & maintenance process
Teacher PanelQCA
Objectives
Core Curriculum
Stage 1
Stage 2
Internet – free Content plus Self publishing
Chargeable Content
Teachers Create / maintain LJs
Teachers use LJs
Improvement suggestions
Learning Journey repository
- Taecanet Springboard
The Taecanet Learning Community- User Generated Learning Journeys
KS2 KS3
History
Geography
Science
2005
Teachers accessing that content
>2000 LJ’s
KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4
2008
Taecanet Repository
Taecanet Repository
Teachers creating and using content
Teachers using
content
History
Geography
Science
History
Geography
Science
RE
Citizenship
>5000 LJs
PE
By teachersFor teachers
• Access to rich and diverse internet content 5,000+ learning journeys today & unlimited potential• Ease of use Teachers learn within 30 minutes• Modern, fun and motivating material - curriculum related Covers all QCA objectives and students enjoy & engage• Safe & controlled access Teachers define “journey paths”• Access to the service anytime, anywhere School, home, library, ICT suite, or any internet point• A service that is adaptable to different teaching styles Whiteboard, 1:1, class work, homework, revision, exploration• Reduced teaching workload Built in assessment and marking• E-learning that compliments other teaching methods Blends and integrates ICT into teaching and learning
Responding to teachers’ needs
The Taecanet Learning Journey- learning with assessment
Taecanet SpringboardDemonstration
For your own trial accountplease go to:
www.taecanet.com
Listening to the Teachers – remote contributions from Teachers using the Taecanet Virtual Classroom
Shared access over the internet to common learning materials with the abilityfor both teachers and students to interact using voice, text and other functions
Recordingfunction
Personalised Learning – the BenefitsClaires Court School
Located in the Maidenheadthis school was founded in 1960
Mrs Ronell Selzer is Head of Science& the school has 900 students
Taecanet introduced at Claires Court in 06/07, initially to support teaching and learning in Science. Significant growth in usage across the school and major impact on attainment levels.
Examples of Current Usage:
• Year 9 Science Revision (SATS & SOSCA testing) – significant increases seen for students as measured through SOSCA tests
• KS4 Science Module Tests Revision – ability to access Cambridge University Press resources used in school as part of home based online revision
Personalised Learning – the BenefitsClaires Court School
Personalised Learning – the BenefitsWoodside Primary School
Located in the Forest of Deanthis school was founded in 1878
Mr Ian Fergus is the Headteacher& the school has 100 students
Taecanet introduced at Woodside 06/07, initially to support teaching and learning in Science.
First year used solely in Y5 and 6 as revision for Y6 and development for Y5.
Last year 07/08 rolled into Y3 and 4 using extended features, RE, Citizenship, History and Geography supporting class work.
Very well received by pupils and staff
Particularly effective with boys.
Real enthusiasm for learning through Taecanet
Personalised Learning – the BenefitsWoodside Primary School
Impact on learning?
Results at KS2
06/07 100% L4 Science 35% L5 in a group with 33% SEN
07/08 100% L4 Science 66% L5 much more able group but still exceeded targets.
The Future
Contribute to and see development of resources to support foundation subjects further.
Personalised Learning – the BenefitsWoodside Primary School
• Students think learning is “fun” Through the combination of IT, self paced & rewards
• Teachers find the service easy to use In many cases schools are now subscribing for multiple years
• Positive Impact on Exam Results increased grades at both Primary & Secondary SATs
• Sustained & growing usage Over 2m learning journeys delivered & 100% year on year
• Community starting to lead new developments Schools and subject organisations participating in growth
Personalised Learning – the Benefits
• Leadership With the Government Agenda based on 32 students to a class how can the ISA lead new thinking to support and deliver Personalised Learning in the 21st Century?
The Government has chosen to spend significant sums to support the State sector – how can the ISA respond?
• The “ISA Learning Community” Our challenge to you is to work together to create a new Learning Community across Independent Schools to deliver:
Science & Humanities 100 participating Schools by Feb 2009
• Your Challenge Join the Learning Community & make a difference
4. Personalised Learning – tomorrow?
Thank you
For further information:
E – ian.nairn@taecanet.comT – 0044 7590 226 807
References
1. YouTube
Assistant Professor Mike Wesch – A Vision of Students today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o
2. Using Web 2.0 to support Teaching & Learning
Professor Burks Oakley
http://www.burksoakley.com/index.html
3. Advanced Personalised Learning – one of the 14 Grand Challenges (USA)
http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/cms/8996/9127.aspx
4. T-Learning
Ian Nairn – CTO – further information on personalised learning & collaboration
http://www.taecanet.com/isa