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.

Peter Yeomans & Steve Wheeler, 11:45, Wednesday, Collaborative tools in teaching and learning: the University of Plymoth example

This seminar will give a broad overview of the challenges and impact of collaborative tools in learning and teaching.It will aim to introduce some of the theory and pedagogy of wiki based learning and teaching. It will look at the implementation issues for a school in terms of web based technology and the impact upon the approach to learning & teaching drawing upon the lessons learned during a pilot project by the University of Plymouth in partnership with local schools.

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 Debates

Educational debates
For the first time at BETT, a number of debates will offer visitors the opportunity to engage with some of the key agencies involved with ICT educational practice.

Each of the debates below will involve key players from the leading educational agencies outlining their own thoughts about the topics under debate. Through the use of interactive voting systems, the audience will be able to share their own views on these questions and facilitate the discussion process.

Wednesday 14:00, What three changes in the approach to teaching and learning are required to raise attainment through ICT?

Thursday 12:15, What are the key leadership challenges facing educators at a time of technological and social advancement?

Saturday 12:15, What technology changes have best reflected the changing pedagogical landscape in recent years?