Part A – Statement of Personal Philosophy The teacher librarian (TL) plays a crucial role connecting key members of the school community working within and across many teams as a strong collaborator with effective interpersonal skills. The TL is an instructional partner, information specialist, curriculum administrator, digital expert, manager and leader who models best practice […]
Web guide: Leadership and the Digital Learning Environment – Designing an effective digital learning environment in a primary school setting Audience: Leadership team (Primary) Digital artefact: Designing the Digital Learning Environment. A presentation for the leadership team in a primary school setting. Assessment 1 challenged my research skills, encouraging a move away from simple bookmarking of […]
“Social media used for educational networking helps to connect learners in exciting ways and therefore should be considered as a vital part of the DLE” (ETL 523 module 4.2: Social, cultural & global perspectives) As Papert (1980, as cited in Watters, 2013) predicted, computers have entered the private worlds of children everywhere. The seemingly […]
The Digital Learning Environment The traditional idea of the school learning environment as a physical construct is no longer relevant as educational institutions turn to the notion of a learning environment that embraces the presence and use of technology to support connected, collaborative and global learning. However, successful Digital Learning Environments (DLE) require careful planning […]