Judith Stansfield, Matching ICT tools to dyslexic needs

Thursday
Judith Stansfield, 10:45, will provide exemplification of how new and emerging technologies can be used to support dyslexic children and young people to gain access to the curriculum and help them become more independent learners.

Simon Brennand, Deputy Headteacher, Philip Morant School & College, Enriching the curriculum & assessment system

This seminar will showcase curriculum enrichment work across Key Stages 1-4, the use of CADCAM and the encouragement of problem-based flexible learning.Resourcing and sustaining cross-network innovation will also be considered, alongside outcomes which can be used to assess the impact of these transformations

Ross Wallis, Head of Art, Sidcot School, Exploring and Exploiting Digital Media in Art and Design Education

This seminar aims to introduce teachers to the potential of digital media in art education through a collage of examplar material that encompasses digital Image-manipulation, animation, film making, web design and interactive multimedia, from classroom projects with younger years, to individual A level work created by students who have gone on to study and practice digital art and design at degree level and as a profession. The session will end with a glimpse at current developments such as the use of mobile devices, blogging, vlogging, vle’s web 2.0 and the potential significance of Bebo.

Dr John Morgan, Steve Moseley, Assistant Deputy Head, Ashton Park School, Bristol, Enquiring Minds

Enquiring Minds is a new approach to teaching and learning which taps into students’ interests, questions and ideas and uses them to develop skills of research and knowledge creation. The approach has been developed and trialed by Futurelab and two partner schools, and a guide to Enquiring Minds is to be launched at BETT. This seminar will introduce the approach, tell the story of the project and present some of the findings about the approach from our research in schools.

Handheld technologies in the curriculum

Dearne School, will look at the use of handheld technologies in the curriculum

Alan Cameron, Education Officer and project manager, Effective Learning & Teaching through Video Conferencing

4 rurally isolated primary schools have been engaged in a 2-year programme with 30 primary pupils receiving weekly lessons via video conferencing from an instrumental tutor on brass instruments. The project has been greatly enhanced through partnership working with the London Symphony Orchestra. Rod Franks (Principal Trumpet, LSO) has given additional lessons via video-link direct from the St Luke’s Centre, London to the remote schools. This session will look at how the quality of learning and teaching exceeded Headteachers’ expectations.

Rob Couch, Head of ICT Services, Guernsey Education Department, Enabling Primary Curriculum Innovation through a Managed Service

Guernsey embarked on an ambitious strategic change programme to support learning through ICT. In September 2005 all the Island’s schools came back to a completely new managed ICT environment focused on enabling innovation, the 17 primary schools had agreed priority areas for the development of ICT integrated with AfL principles; learning intentions and success criteria are used to create assessment and recording facilities within SIMS. Schools are encouraged to post units of work online in order to build up an island-wide resource of knowledge, experience and practice. Elements of transformation are already evident.

Dr. Tim Rudd, Simon Kaufman, Teacher Advisor - ICT, Mathematics, Inclusion Support and Development Service, Barnsley, Approaches to learner voice in s

This seminar will focus on the principles, perspectives and practices around increasing ‘learner voice’ in schools, particularly in light of the personalisation agenda. It will look at prior research, alternative practice, tools for participation and empowering learners. It will also show some examples of projects and practice that have fostered greater learner voice and demonstrate why this is a key issue to consider in relation to future teaching and learning, pedagogy and the organisation of schools.

Andy Tyerman, Becta, 10:45 Wednesday, What will a personal online learning space mean for schools and for learners? Where are we now?

The Government target for learners to have access to a personal online learning space by March 2008 will be a significant move towards the widespread uptake of technologies that widen access to learning. Learners will increasingly take greater control over their learning as they have choices about when and where they are engaging. What are the challenges to the role of the teacher and the school to ensure that best practice and effective use of the technologies leads to improved outcomes for learners in the shortest possible timescales? The session will provide an update on the current position and how learning platform technology is having significant impact around the country.

Ewan McIntosh, Learning and Teaching Scotland, We’re adopting! A strategy for adopting social media in education

Using blogs, wikis, podcasts, social bookmarking and other social software seems an obvious advantage to those already using these tools in the classroom. But how can administrators and community leaders get their own learning communities to see the light? Ewan and colleagues in East Lothian, Scotland, have used grounded business strategies and a passion for experimentation to successfully integrate new technologies and teaching into their schools. In this session, find out what they are doing, how they are doing it and talk through your concerns, opportunities and challenges.

Keri Facer, Futurelab, Space to Think: Preparing for Long Term Educational Futures

This presentation will provide an overview of findings from a programme of work currently being conducted by Futurelab into the future role of education in the context of technological, social and global change. It will provide a summary of the latest forecasts and predictions from scientists, industry and non governmental organisations. It will identify key issues facing educators in planning for the future. The presentation will also offer a set of tools for education leaders and innovators to use to create ‘space to think’ for planning BSF programmes or transforming curriculum, pedagogy and home-school relations.

Educational Debate 3, Saturday 12:15

What technology changes have best reflected the changing pedagogical landscape in recent years?

Educational Debate 2, Thursday 12:15

What are the key leadership challenges facing educators at a time of technological and social advancement?

Education Debate 1, Wednesday 14:00

What three changes in the approach to teaching and learning are required to raise attainment through ICT?

Mick Waters, QCA, Primary learning - a curriculum looking forward

Mick Waters, Director, Curriculum Division, QCA will deliver this keynote address.

Primary schools are thinking hard about how to make the curriculum work for their children. Many have recognised that the school can drive the learning, making the curriculum do its job.This session will offer some ways forward, looking at aspects of ICT, and provide examples of progress being made across the country.

Mick Waters, QCA, Designing a new secondary curriculum

Mick Waters from the QCA, Thursday 10:45, will indicate how the revised secondary curriculum is a real oppurtunity for schools to look again at the design of the learning experience they offer their pupils.Many schools are already underway with reformatting the way they engage with young people and this session will explore the impact.The ICT implications will be illustrated and possibilities offered.