Some teachers will need to get better at taking more risks in
employing new teaching practices, whereas others will need to improve their ability to collaborate with teachers outside their area.
We know that without a change in our technology integration strategies, there's no reason to expect that a new device will magically
create new teaching practices in schools.
Here, teachers will explore the
best new teaching practices and learn new strategies and solutions to use in any grade level or subject.
I urge all leaders in the education field to live up to these practices as they lead their teachers, schools, districts, and states in
implementing new teaching practices and methods.
I'm excited about technology in education not just because I think networked learning environments can
make new teaching practices possible, but because technology has the potential to invigorate conversations about mission and teaching.
The core insight here is that the first thing that teachers tend to do with new technologies is extend existing practices; most will need substantial support to gain the comfort and confidence to
develop new teaching practices.
A # 23 million fund to
trial new teaching practices is being targeted at the brightest pupils because they «could do with a bit of extra help», Justine Greening has said.
They knew support for teachers was essential for them to continue
the new teaching practices.
They often need help and guidance to make the transition to
new teaching practices.