The last revolution in education took place in the industrial revolution when public education became compulsory. Apart from changes in the tools we use and the physical layout of classrooms, education has not had a revolution since then. Many schools are largely doing the same thing as they did in the 18th and 19th centuries. Dr Michael Myers OAM (Re-Engineering Australia Foundation Ltd), tells us where education should go. A good read. See attachment.

Build independent learners and the learning spaces to support this. I have attached a great article for you to consider.

Current school timetables are the “beast” of 21st Century learning. They kill the 4C’s of creativity, collabortaion, communication and critical thinking. Download these examples of a different approach to get you thinking…..

Schools need to become “smart” and innovate with the use of forward-looking subjects. Daily virtual reality experiences, deep space travel and artificial intelligence are just a few concepts that could become a reality over the next few decades. “Smart schools” must not only educate, but innovate through the use of technology, preparing students for the future workforce.

Our students are graduating into a world with very different demands compared to the past, as a result of globalization, technological development and the changing nature of work. Programmes need to focused on developing key 21st-century skill-sets in our students, such as entrepreneurship, problem-solving, collaboration and innovation. Our students’ learning experiences need to be built on the principles of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) and the Maker Movement (the creating, tinkering and sharing of ideas). Introducing new electives in mobile phone app development and computer game design can assist in this. Let our students “invent” encourage them to be entrepreneurial while studying science, technology, engineering, art and maths. It allows students to think creatively and innovatively, with coding as a strong focus.

Programmes need to connect our students to all elements of STEAM and focuses them on design thinking. They need to work collaboratively to bring ideas to life. From concept to design and development, marketing to distribution and sales, an “Invent” programme can be relevant to their futures,” Partnerships with Xero and Telstra are examples where Code Clubs formed at both the junior and senior school, with experts from each organization running weekly coding workshops.