Making technology communities work

Richard Smith

www.iglooineducation.com@iglooedu on Twitter

Consultancy in 5 schools a weekCourses for teachers and student teachersDeveloping a round learning spaceStrategic planning with senior managers and governors

Face to face training

Link different schools togetherProvide online materialsUse students to inspireRun EXPOs for staff and studentsUse capability reward systems

Digital content training

Emphasise online communicationDiscuss e-awareness and esteem changeBalance cooperation/competition in classDiscuss feedback (like/comment/subscribe)Develop the use of coding and computing

Space training

Explore different room layoutsAnalyse the effect on social dynamicsInvestigate code sharing (eg nearpod & edmodo)Make your online content more dynamic/variedSupport students with specific needs