Aimed at teachers and leaders looking to create greater impact on teaching and learning through the use of digital technology in schools, From EdTech to PedTech translates research on the effective integration of digital technology in education into relevant, accessible, and practical guidance for teachers and school leaders. This much-needed handbook bridges the gap between knowing ‘what works’ and knowing how to make it work for you and your learners.
Bringing much-needed precision, fresh insights and clarity to the thinking, planning, and integration of digital technology in teaching and learning, this practical
guides practitioners through ‘must know’ research findings and what they mean for everyday practice unpacks different ideas about pedagogy and how these inform digital technology use introduces the Funnels of Influence model to help you understand why you think and do the things that you do provides practical self-audit tools that can be used individually and across teams to clearly identify pedagogical priorities provides structured audit and review tools to ensure that strategies are based on sound research and result in practical, impactful, actions provides teachers with practical guidance to ensure that precision planning and a clear focus on impact lead to lasting and meaningful teaching and learning experiences for all learners This engaging research-informed guide is an essential resource for any school leader or classroom teacher looking to maximise the value and the learning impact of digital technology in their school.
I found it refreshing and the concepts so well supported. An informative and very practical guide.
Clarity of one’s pedagogical beliefs is critical to ensure that beliefs do not go against our actions. “What do you think knowledge is? How do you think people learn? What do you see the role of the teacher as being? Only when you are clear about those sorts of questions should you begin to consider whether and/or how using digital technology (or other resources) might be the best way to help you to achieve the desired learning outcomes.” 100% recommend to anyone currently working in education to go back to core principles and open conversation with colleagues about how these core elements ultimately impact what students make of education in general.