its all connected >> classrooms?

these three pictures taken yesterday are all of the same place. it's a school where for a day at least I had a chance to see a different way of learning (for a day anyway) being shown to future students. it the form of a roadshow.

it seemed a great success the dome shaped classroom (for want of a better term) areas were very well received and created a new experience. yes I am talking about diplomas the qualifications that 'the press' seem to love to criticise. 

from watching the way they were being received by the students that are actually going to be spending their time and risking their academic futures on. it seemed to be a fantastic vote of confidence. I will never understand why so many people are so resistant to change, sometimes it really can be for the better.

education >> interesting views about learning in the USA

I am a regular reader of lifejotter, the blog makes me think and I couldn't ignore their post on 'bending reality in the classroom' (in the USA).

it is a very interesting post (especially to me as teacher). I have to say on the whole I agree with the sentiment, but really believe the system as we work it in the UK (though I can only speak of the area I work within) addresses the major points the post makes.

all that said we are far from meeting the needs of the learner and constantly evaluate the way we have to understand the way people on this new age of technology learn.
it is something that has to be thought about and acted upon as the needs of the learner are constantly changing and someone who appears to be computer literate does not necessarily able to learn in a formal way and therefore their learning is not extended.

it is a bit like giving a student a very good pc/mac and expect them to be able to write or understand and fundamentals vital for their future. have a look at lifejotters blog and see what you think