Description
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 handbook:
- 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.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction: Why this book and why now?
2 What is the evidence telling us?
3 What do we mean by effective pedagogy?
4 How do I learn about my own Pedagogical Beliefs?
5 What influences Pedagogical Beliefs and practices?
6 Probing your Practice
7 What kinds of tech use for what kind of pedagogy?
8 Closing the Pedagogical Alignment Gap
9 Leading Precision Planning and Identifying Impact
