#270 - Understanding Our Pedagogical Beliefs: From EdTech to PedTech
Jul 20, 2023
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Dr Fiona Aubrey Smith, an expert in education, discusses her new book on integrating digital technology in schools. The podcast covers topics such as AI in education, flaws in the UK education system, the potential and challenges of AI in education, and the intersection of early years education and technology.
Building trust is essential in education for students, teachers, parents, and the wider community.
Self-awareness helps educators align their pedagogical beliefs with teaching practices and recognize the impact on learners.
Focus on a few key technologies that align with pedagogical intentions to maximize their impact.
Deep dives
Developing Trust in Education
Trust is a crucial element in education, both for students and teachers. Students need to trust that their teachers will create a safe and meaningful learning environment, while teachers need to trust that students will engage responsibly with technology. Building trust requires creating a culture of trust, valuing individual learners, and fostering collaboration among all stakeholders, including parents and the wider community.
The Importance of Self-awareness
Self-awareness is essential for educators to align their pedagogical beliefs with their teaching practices. Taking the time to reflect on pedagogical vocabulary and understand what it truly means in practice can lead to those 'aha' moments for teachers, helping them develop a deeper understanding of how technology can support their pedagogical goals. Self-awareness also involves recognizing the impact of classroom practices on learners and ensuring coherence between what is said and what is done.
Maximizing the Potential of Technology
Rather than trying to master every new technology, focus on developing a deep understanding of a few key tools that align with your pedagogical intentions. Get to know the functionalities of the technology you have and explore how it can be used in different ways to enhance teaching and learning. By honing in on a few key technologies, you can maximize their impact and use them more effectively in achieving your educational goals.
Developing Pedagogical Alignment
Pedagogical alignment is the conscious effort to align pedagogical beliefs and intentions with classroom practices. It involves recognizing the variance in pedagogical beliefs among educators and striving for coherence and consistency in teaching and learning strategies. Building self-awareness and engaging in conversations about pedagogy can help educators identify areas of variance, enable a shared understanding of teaching and learning, and create a cohesive learning environment.
Sequencing for Effective Technology Use
The sequencing of technology use in conjunction with teaching and learning activities is crucial. The order in which technology is utilized can significantly impact the learning experience. Being mindful of the sequencing can help ensure that technology integration enhances knowledge development, fosters collaboration, and supports pedagogical intentions. Consider how the use of technology can be sequenced to best engage students, promote discussion, and build on their prior knowledge.
Karine and Rose meet this week to discuss Ofsted ratings, how AI can transform teachers' day-to-day tasks, and interview friend and colleague Dr Fiona Aubrey Smith on the recent publication of her book: From EdTech to PedTech: Changing the Way We Think About Digital Technology. 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.
Ofsted's rating can be transformative and catastrophic. Given Karine's experience as a headteacher, what does she think of its one-word proclamations? Also under discussion is the DfE's call for submission of evidence regarding the opportunities and risks of AI in education, and their recently published report on generative AI, available to view below.
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