Future Focused Learning and BYOD
Future Focused Learning at Silverstream School – learning in the 21st century
At Silverstream School we are excited about taking learning into the 21st Century. We are using the best of traditional teaching and mixing it with the latest research and practice about the diverse ways children learn. Our learning vision is:
Together we inspire a passion for learning
Underpinning this is the school’s Future Focused Learning Vision Statement:
‘Developing capable e-learners who confidently use a range of digital technologies and are active, safe members of the global community.'
This vision sets the direction to enable Silverstream School to develop and create Innovative Learning Environments (ILE). That is, a learning place fit for 21st century learners. ILE allows students flexibility, openness, and access to resources (including technology) which will support them to meet and exceed the schools vision. The concept of innovative learning environments (ILE) is about much more than buildings and furnishings. It’s about:
We believe that to be truly Future Focused students need more than digital literacy.
Our definition of Future Focused Education is:
“Future Focused Education is about developing learners who are:
We are a Google Apps For Education School (GAFE). This means that students can access their learning documents anytime, anywhere. They can work independently or collaboratively. To ensure our students stay safe, our school will be using Hapara Dashboard, a student learning management system which allows teachers to be connected with every learner and to see/ monitor all documents and communication the students have. The school encourages families of Year 4, 5, 6 students to purchase or provide a suitable internet connected device for in-class learning. This is not mandatory as the school will ensure that devices are made available in class for students, however this may mean that devices are shared.
At Silverstream School we are excited about taking learning into the 21st Century. We are using the best of traditional teaching and mixing it with the latest research and practice about the diverse ways children learn. Our learning vision is:
Together we inspire a passion for learning
Underpinning this is the school’s Future Focused Learning Vision Statement:
‘Developing capable e-learners who confidently use a range of digital technologies and are active, safe members of the global community.'
This vision sets the direction to enable Silverstream School to develop and create Innovative Learning Environments (ILE). That is, a learning place fit for 21st century learners. ILE allows students flexibility, openness, and access to resources (including technology) which will support them to meet and exceed the schools vision. The concept of innovative learning environments (ILE) is about much more than buildings and furnishings. It’s about:
- Spaces that promote collaboration and a range of learning
- Resources that promote collaboration and independence
- Realistic, authentic, fun, hands-on experiences
We believe that to be truly Future Focused students need more than digital literacy.
Our definition of Future Focused Education is:
“Future Focused Education is about developing learners who are:
- collaborative
- culturally connected
- empowered and active learners
- critical, creative and reflective thinkers
- digitally literate
- curious and adaptable
We are a Google Apps For Education School (GAFE). This means that students can access their learning documents anytime, anywhere. They can work independently or collaboratively. To ensure our students stay safe, our school will be using Hapara Dashboard, a student learning management system which allows teachers to be connected with every learner and to see/ monitor all documents and communication the students have. The school encourages families of Year 4, 5, 6 students to purchase or provide a suitable internet connected device for in-class learning. This is not mandatory as the school will ensure that devices are made available in class for students, however this may mean that devices are shared.
Time lapse video from 2 of our BYOD classrooms
Our 2 trial BYOD class teachers discuss their experiences
Matt Reid (Our BOT chair) discusses our future focused vision
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BOYD 2019
BYOD 2019 - Please click here for information
Thinking of buying a device for 2019?
Please check out our specifications sheet.
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