Linking for Learning

Theory & Practice

• Pre K-12 dominates growth in e-Learning (Research)
  Article from T.H.E. Journal. This report indicates rapid growth of virtual learning and learning outside the traditional school system. Link to full report. January 2011.
• Teaching & Learning with Web 2.0 technologies - report (Aus)
  DEECD findings from 2006-2009. This report is the culmination of four years of research in schools by practitioners about the impact of Web 2.0 technologies on student learning.
• Holistic Learning - free ebook
  The goal when learning anything is to create a construct/model or an underlying understanding from which knowledge will develop. Form of constructivist theory.
• The Emergent 21st century teacher
  Mark Treadwell provides notes related to his insight into learning, thinking and how schools are changing to meet the demands of the 21st century.
• Teachers make a difference - John Hattie
  This study commenced from an extensive review of literature and a synthesis of over half a million studies. Hattie argues it is the teacher that makes the difference to student learning and that "excellence in teaching is single most important influence."
• Professional learning & leadership practice
  Professional Learning and Leadership Development website of the NSW Department of Education and Training.
• RADTeach - Dr Judy Willis
  Learning-centred brain research - insights, publications, and presentation schedules pertaining to parent and teacher strategies to ignite student learning. Reach, Attitude, Develop.
• Understanding by Design
  From the designer of this principle of education, Grant Wiggins.
• Australian Curriculum - ICT competence
  Details of integration of ICT into the curriculum within English, Maths, Science & History.
• Framework for 21st Century Learning
  Presents a holistic view of 21st century teaching and learning that combines a discrete focus on 21st century student outcomes (a blending of specific skills, content knowledge, expertise and literacies) with innovative support systems.
• Visible Learning: a synthesis of over 800 meta-analyses relating to achievement - John Hattie
  Online Google book of Hattie's research
• Visible Learning: presentation slides - John Hattie
  Slides to accompany presentation relating to research - Visible Learning