Learning and Change
November 7, 2009
Recently I discovered a wonderful group on Flickr called “Great Quotes about Learning and Change”. It’s a great collection of photos matched with quotes from leading educators from around the world. Many of the names are from my Twitter network, some I have met and some I follow online.
I’ve attached one of my favourites, a quote from Chris Lehman, Principal from the SLA.
“We should use the technology to create whole new schools. Technology needs to be like oxygen – ubiquitous, necessary and invisible”
Recently I used a set of cards called Sometimes Magic Happens when… with teachers at my college to open up dialogue
Sometimes Magic Happens when...
about the different needs of learners. It was in fact the beginning of a workshop about Inquiry Learning. Each teacher picked up a card with its own unique saying, and spoke about why they chose the card. Each teacher took turns whilst others listened.
I see these quotes as being a great discussion starter with staff in a similar way as the Magic cards. A great way to begin the new year, and prepare for the Ultranet.
Entry Filed under: 21st Century Skills, ICT, learning, pedagogy. Tags: cars, change, Flickr, learning, magic happens, quotes, Ultranet.
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Giselda Aparecida dos Santos | November 7th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Hi Helen, great post!
I didn’t know about these quotes and the cards. I do think so that’s a “smooth” way to discuss serious topics like the different needs of our learners, the use of technology and what it means exactly, our role as educators. It’s a great food for thought.
Thanks for sharing! I will incorporate these ideas in my “backpack of possibilities”