Teaching and Learning
Learning for the 21st Century
“21st century kids are being taught by 20th century adults using 19th century curriculum and techniques on an 18th century calendar!” (Tom Hierck) If the world is changing so quickly what should our students...
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A World of Tomorrow Free
I have just attended the first virtal Beaconhouse conference exploring the future for education. It was a wonderful opportunity to engage with educational leaders across the globe. I have included some...
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Distance Learning Solutions: systems, platforms, self-directed content
GOA have written a great article that priorities specific tools for specific audiences. It is worth reading 10 Strategies for Leading Online When School is Closed, GOA, 4 March 2020. UNESCO have curated...
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Assessing online
Distance learning has placed how we assess centre stage. You just cannot do it the same way you would in a physical classroom. Witness how all major examination boards have cancelled high-stakes standardised...
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Great distance learning guides Free
Reminder Distance learning is not synonymous with online learning. It often refers to a blended learning approach, with online learning being part of the distance learning package. Inequities in online...
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Head of School - What's your contingency plan?
As the threat of Coronavirus spreads and governments are beginning to take more drastic action, virtual schools and online learning are becoming more widespread. In these challenging times school leaders...
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What do you do about school fees?
Schools are trying to strike a balance between keeping parents onside and keeping the schools afloat. Many IB schools are international fee-paying schools. The value proposition of fee paying schools...
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Summer Reflections Free
I always use the long vacation as an opportunity to refresh and recharge. This summer is providing particularly rich educational offerings, with online communities all over the globe leading webinars...
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Summer Learning - Get ready for September Free
With medical experts anticipating a second wave of COVID-19, and with no vaccine yet available, schools are planning to deliver a hybrid / blended learning experience when they return in September (in...
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Will things be different when we go back to school?
Do we WANT our 'school' to be the same as it was before this crisis? The coronavirus crisis is a world-changing event. It is impossible to know how the world will be. But it is possible to consider the...