A learning session presented at the ECOO 2012 Conference on being a connected lead learner and creating a collaborative learning culture.

1. On Being a Connected
Lead Learner
ECOO 2012 Conference Learning in the NOW! Century
Lisa Neale, Principal Jared Bennett, Consultant
@lisaneale @mrjarbenne

2. Two questions:
How can a system create the essential
conditions for fostering a digital-age learning
culture that is relevant, engaging and
connected to the real-world.
How do you inspire, lead and drive staff and
students to work collaboratively creating and
sustaining a digital-age learning culture.

3. HWDSB Commons
tags.commons.hwdsb.on.ca/recent
- The importance of Board Provisioned tools as
the pathway to systemic change
- Tower of Babel
- Authentic, relevant, familiar, and potentially
transferable in future contexts
- Lurking, Exemplars, and Collegial Coaching

8. HWDSB Google Domain
- Not about control
- Easier access, gradual on-ramp
- A board logo can be the salve to the luddite

9. Creating Essential Learning Conditions
Once the space
exists, support
can be more
responsive.

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11. Cultivate Being Online

12. Ancaster Senior Public School

14. How do you show your
"connectedness"?

16. How do you collaborate with others?

18. Building a Collaborative Learning Culture
• learn alongside - LEARNING FIRST
• equip them - GIVE THEM TECH
• no opt out - ENGAGE EVERYBODY
• pick one - Google Docs focus
• f2f learning sessions
• informal 1:1 sessions
• let them play - tinker continuous learning mode
• personal check-ins different points of entry
• celebrate the fun
• give them time & space, it's hard work - empathy
• stay the course & respond to resistance
• integrate in meaningful ways - real-life problem-solving & make a
difference in the learning
• learn first, lead second - learner, coach & leader

19. Questions matter more than answers!
WWhat questions do you have?

20. Consider these questions:
Does the physical setting of your school reflect a participatory,
creative, connected, information-rich culture?
ENGAGING & EFFICIENT
Are your learning spaces instrumented?
Do you leverage instrumented pockets and backpacks?
TECHNOLOGY EVERYWHERE
Does your staff use social networking tools?
Does your staff create and produce every time you meet?
FLOW & INNOVATION IN FOCUSSED WAYS

21. Creating a culture of continuous
learning and growth
Growth Mindset:
• passionate practice
• learning
• hard work
• dedication
Teaching a growth mindset creates motivation
and productivity.
Carol Dewct, Mindset

22. What Time is it?
Learn first, lead second.