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Ambassadors for ACTIVlearning: research into learning tools
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a self regulating CPO established in 1992 intended to increase teachers’ sense of ownership and professionalism - certificate
• practice-based (action) research principles accrediting professional Fellows
• dissemination - 1,200 teachers a day downloading materials from this site in English
Giving teachers a professional voice……
Gallery and Website 1996
World Ecitizenswww.worldecitizens.net
Sharing cultural diversity
Giving young people a voice
Peer support for community leaders
Certificates for teachers, community leaders and learners
A gallery, VLE and e-journal for self-regulated learning : 2003
The MirandaNet solution
MirandaNet scholars conduct practice-based research.
Findings are discussed with mentors and colleagues in an e-journal.
Case studies are published on the MirandaNet site.
Work is accredited through MirandaNet Academy - Bath Spa University.
Current literature (2005)
The Interactive Whiteboard: a literature survey
Derek Glover, David Miller, Doug Averis & Victoria Door
Interactive whiteboards: boon or bandwagon? A critical review of the literature
Heather J. Smith, Steve Higgins, Kate Wall & Jen Miller
Themes
Small-scale studies:
the impact on schools,
on classroom management,
pedagogy.
Managing change
Learning styles
Concerns that IWB use is ‘just another presentational tool’.
Changing pupil/teacher participation patterns
(Davison & Pratt, 2003)
Ambassadors for ACTIVlearning
China, Mexico, South Africa, UK
Three year research programme 2005 - 2008
Partner Universities and Organisations
• The Beijing Academy of Educational Sciences, China• MirandaNet International Research Centre (MIRC),
Education Department, Southampton University, United Kingdom
• The Elearning Institute, South Africa• Pretoria University, South Africa • UNESCO North Committee, Monterrey• Nuevo León State Government, Mexico • Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Mexico
AimsTo provide detailed evidence and advice
for educators and policy makers who are charged with making a difference in the long term
for teachers and teacher advisers who need access to ideas and advice immediately
Ambassadors for ACTIVlearning
The research methodology : two parallel strands
First strand
* quantitative and qualitative evidence
from 100 teachers and 1,000 students
* three year period
* to be published in a web knowledge
base.
Achievement in literacy, numeracy and ICT
skills
Motivating reluctant learners
Creating more active learning opportunities
Changing the classrooms layout
Reasons for adopting ACTIVboards
Curriculum Uses
Lack of resources
• To improve the design of resources
• To use learners for resource development
• To enrich the ICT skills of the staff and
learners
• To facilitate the sharing of knowledge process
amongst the staff
• To increase the involvement of parents
Topics The detailed ways which the boards are used in different
situations Effective classroom layouts Curriculum specialisations Self-evaluation templates Impact on attainment evidence Training issues Creating resources Methods of integrating knowledge of home computers into
formal education Barriers to the use of new tools Suggestions for further software.
World Ecitizens
To improve citizenship responsibility and
racial harmony
To give young learners’ a voice
To offer opportunities for democratic
participation
To provide a sense of social worth and
belonging.
Mexico:Teachers As Researchers A transformation in their identities as practitioners
towards a more socially recognized role of compromised agents of change in education
An empowerment in the decision making process for planning of lessons and management within their schools and the State Secretary of Education
More creativity in the design of educational resources and pedagogical activities in their classrooms
Analysis
∆ Evidence of broadening and deepening learning over this period.
∆ Evidence of increasing understanding of teachers’ and learners’ needs in context.
The Research Methodology
Second Strand
* The findings from 10 schools and colleges
* Variety of socio-economic backgrounds and educational
phases
* All won an international competition
* Innovative approach to learning and commitment to
change.
Community of Enquiry
Evidence for policy makers, teacher
educators and senior managers in
schools move beyond advanced skills training.
‘Community of Enquiry’
Questions about :
A holistic view of learning technologies in their local environment
• Achievements against international evidence of attainment
• the nature of attainment and achievement
• the quality of learning and its application and the meaning of the transformation of learning.
The aim of the COE is
• to develop understanding and change
practice through a long-term shift in
conceptions of how ICT can be
embedded in classroom practices.
• to shape learning outcomes that are a
better match with the learners’ needs.
The research themes (1)
Learning and teaching theory and practice
The role of communities of enquiry in
education systems
Learning dialogues and creative thinking
The provision and management of effective
virtual and real learning environments
The impact of ‘out of school’ learning
The contribution of new tools to social
communication
Advice on regional and national infrastructure
for policy makers
New themes will emerge to create knowledge
about the future of learning
The research themes (2)
Now, this is our classroom. We know how to work in small groups and we are learning how to use the Interactive Whiteboard. We have had the opportunity to interact with it in different subjects.
I have the IWB since last 5th April, but before I used this, the work was very boring. We used a traditional blackboard with eraser and chalk.
The classroom organization was in lines, sometimes in teams, but was very difficult to have all the students attention.
My students are very happy, they like to participate in all the classes, even in Math.
The like to work in teams so much, the behavior is good. They like to listen the sound of the computer clock, that indicates the time is over.
Every month, the head teacher convokes a meeting with the educational staff.
The last meeting was in my classroom because the teachers were interested in knowing my Promethean IWB.
Sometimes they prepare some lessons in the computer, like some explanations about a particular topic.
They say that now is more fun and easy to learn the different subjects.
The braided learning image
the weaving together of
individual evidence to make
professional pedagogy and policy
Braided learning
Creating a web environment where students leave their
imprint on the community, and the field,
as an integral part of their learning.
Braided learning
The doctoral challenge
Teacher Case StudiesPromethean- MirandaNet Action Research Projects 2002 - 2007:
Case studies and resourceswww.mirandanorth.org.uk
Promethean Ambassadors International Project
http://www.mirandanet.ac.uk/partners/promethean.htm