Listening to Katie Broadribb (AST Wildern School) at the IT Strategy Seminar we were exposed to a wide range of learning opportunities exploiting technology within a technology mature, supportive and underwritten setting. All the major players made an appearance, FB, Twitter, Youtube, iPads and iPods were championed. Yet, it was two effective learning strategies that stole the show.
Mid way through the session Katie asked us to look under our chairs. Taped to the underside of our chairs was a new technology. When this knowledge was shared with the room, there was a notice ‘charge’ or enthusiasm. Of course, this adult audience were all very respectful, but I sensed we were all very keen to know what was in fact taped to the underside of our chairs.
Under my chair, ipods. Under my colleagues, smart phone (HTC Wildfire).
The next question, how could the device be used to offer shallow, deep and profound learning. This very simple, layered task, provided or at least encouraged the groups (or students) to think with progressive creativity, from a very accessible starting point (shallow). One I will be using in my lessons in the not too distant future.
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