Tipping Points 2009 
BER
(Learning Spaces)
physical spaces
new technologies
International trends
&
 the Australian Context
Greg Black
CEO
Education.au
redesigned 
flexible spaces
identified design principles
accommodating
new 
technologies
IWBs
1:1 computing (DER)
mobile technologies
I-Pods, phones, PDAs
Netbooks & tablets
we simply can't teach
as we used to
Recent 
Global Initiatives
what is happening elsewhere?
Common themes at Rome Symposium
huge investment in ICT by governments
single biggest issue: teacher capacity
how to develop teacher skills
assessment
teacher training
DER
Teacher capability
The aim of the Digital Education Revolution (DER) is to contribute sustainable and meaningful change to teaching and learning in Australian schools that will prepare students for further education, training and to live and work in a digital world. 
equipment
bandwidth
collaboration
online tools
national curriculum
Recommendations
provision of trained ICT mentors
pd time away from classroom
professional learning teams
school strategic plans have strong focus on ICT
strong leadership to lead change and deliver innovative learning
The Road to the Successful Use of Technologies
Even the Pros and Fanatics can’t keep up, but you will have champions in the school who can guide your course – support their passion
Participate – learn how to use an IWB, or join me.edu.au – doesn’t matter what, BUT find a way of engaging personally
Find other school leaders with an interest/need and establish a support network
Develop a plan for embedding ICT in teaching & learning based on your school's T&L plan
Have the geeks who know what, how to install, and fix ICTs, close to you
Use the National Curriculum as a key point of dialogue with your staff on the benefits of using technologies
Develop a mentoring programme for teachers by other teachers with support from switched on students
Show parents what students can do
Your Experiences
what have been your experiences in successfully using technologies?
India: Hole in the Wall project
Reconceptualising Schooling
Huge IWB investment
Focus on Games
Laptops for students
Engaging parents
Mobile devices: use them or ban them?
fostering creativity
encouraging collaboration
attractive spaces
Library in Bangkok
enabling the technology
the other extreme
waste not a moment
Delivering a better basic education
essential:
pedagogical change
teacher burnout
what is the way forward?