Catch a fish for me and I will eat today. Teach me how to fish and I will eat for a lifetime.

Chinese Proverb

Independent learning Computer-based learning-online learning

What is it? Classroom learning Year 12 /13

Independent Learning Trial- term 3 and 4.

Virtual Learning Environment-VLN

Moodle-Lara Hearn, Amber Johnson

Face book –Lara Hearn Year 9 programme-

Carol Dyas Video Conferencing-

Julie Anderson

82% agreed they liked school. 87% reported it was cool to succeed. 97% believed they would succeed if they

took responsibility for their learning. 92% believed they succeed when teachers

care. 75% agreed they would do well at school if

they were offered a reward by parents. 2008 University of Auckland Survey Over 2500 students at Year 10 reported

Any time

EMPOWEREDLEARNERS

Any Place

Any Resource

Any Teacher

DefinitionIndependent study is a process, a method and a philosophy of education whereby a learner acquires knowledge by his or her own efforts and develops the ability for enquiry and critical evaluation.

Philip Candy, 1991

Choices/DecisionsFlexible learning timesExplore PassionsRelationshipsTutorial –student needCommunal responsibilitySharing strengthsAcademic mentoring

Computer Moodle Video conferencing Pod casts Cell phone Lap top Digital camera Research –books, internet

Student choice and voice Decision –making Buzzy not busy classrooms Group work Students track own achievement Self/Peer evaluation- goal setting Students take ownership of their learning Technology allows for more independence Students think for themselves Differentiated activities and work rates Students recognise their own weaknesses and work

to improve them

Term3/4 trial One hour per 2 weeks – 7 class hours Big common space-approx100 students free Technology- revamped -quiet space, relax space, teaching spaces independent learning taught, wireless facility,

own lap top, pods, tutorials –big tables, couches-reading area, quiet i-pods allowed, jug

Move around the school –other computer spaces, other rooms, outside, meeting spaces

7 hours contact per 2 weeks 1 hour independent learning Specialist subject -Teacher tutorials in extra

hour-with any students who chooses to come Student Choice over when and where the

independent learning related to your subject takes place

Extra practical work, moodle, computer room, study, group discussion, teacher tutorial directed by student need

Level of independent learning determines level of freedom and choice

1. Red – not independent◦ stay in study space ◦ Supported by teacher in study space – cover a range of

areas◦ Teach how to be independent so can move on2. Orange –ready to go◦ Specialist Tutorial options-choice◦ Work in other spaces about the school◦ Art/Music/Dance/Lab/Computer – may or may not be

other classes in the spaces already-teacher approval3. Green- free to go◦ Anywhere in the school/any other class/outside◦ Out of school –library/community◦ Overall Parental permission for out of school movement

Green Card4 out of 5 = Green1. Is up to date with all work.2.Shows high level of engagement in the

subject. 3.Consistently works well in the classroom.4.Consistently allows others to do their best

work.5.Unexplained absences are nil.

4 out of 5 = Orange

1. Is up to date with most work.2.  Usually engages well in the subject. 3.Usually works well in the classroom.

4.Usually allows others to do their best work.5.Very low unexplained absence rate.

 2 out of 5

1. Is not up to date with most work.2.Has difficulty remaining focused. 3.Has difficulty working well in the classroom.

4.Often distracts others from doing their best

work.5.Has a high rate of unexplained absences.

All sign in to study room- in first 10 mins else truant-loose privileges-less freedom/choice as a consequence of non independent behaviour

Big space- range of seating, computers, tables, couch area-group work

Study teachers- prepared to help in a number of areas also teach how to study, organise

Individual and small group helpMove about school –with approved card

permission- any teacher can check independence card level

Technology by itself will not be an educational end point, but it will nonetheless become integral to the learning process, to the extent that teachers who lack technical competence will be at a disadvantage, schools that do not have access to new generation technologies will be unable to reach into the future, and students who have not been able to access new technologies may be forced to forfeit opportunities.