In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the quest to "get better at getting better" has become more critical than ever. For Australian schools, the pursuit of continuous improvement is not just a goal—it's a necessity. Improvement Science offers a systematic, evidence-based approach to drive meaningful change in schools, ensuring that every student has access to high-quality education.
Read MoreThe NTNAU Instructional Coach Development Program 2024 is well underway with over 20 participants from schools in Tasmania, Victoria and NSW. This week we explored the work of highly regarded Instructional Coach and author, Jim Knight, looking at building learning alliances to walk alongside our coachees, developing intentionally dialogical coaching styles rather facilitative and or more directive coaching styles.
Read MoreBecoming an ally for each learner is something NTNAU teachers strive for. We strive to establish a warm, demanding stance with our students and prioritise the creation of a safe, inclusive and emotionally supportive classroom culture for each learner. The NTNAU Instructional Coaching Program gives leaders of learning across our Network the tools and ability to do the same with adult learners. Designed specifically for those leading school change or simply improvements in teaching and learning, we invite you to join us in Terms 3 and 4 2024 to dive into our coach development program for leading adult learning with small groups and one-on-one.
Read MoreNew Tech Network Australia works with schools across the country to rethink how units of work are delivered so that high quality explicit instruction is combined with student-centred learning that is meaningful to students. Whether students are presenting sustainable, thermodynamic animal homes to an animal shelter or creating their own ANZAC Day commemoration for the local RSL, we view external partners as an essential partner in curriculum design.
Read MoreThis April, we had the great pleasure of taking fourteen Australian educational leaders to Dallas, Texas to visit six New Tech schools that are at the forefront of educational reform. These leaders had the opportunity to network with educators, principals and experts from all over the USA, gaining insight into the most recent practices and developments in project-based learning, school leadership, and educational innovation.
We were welcomed into schools by students and teachers alike, had some incredible hands-on learning experiences and learnt so much from what we saw. It’s hard to narrow it down, but here are our key observations below. Why not join us on our next trip?
Read MoreFormative feedback was the initiative at my school in 2009. We had a full day PD session with all the staff in the school canteen and I remember enjoying the day. The concept made sense to me: What Went Well… and Even Better If… My students would better understand their strengths and have something concrete to improve. The whole school would be using the same language and students would receive written formative feedback fortnightly. Wait… fortnightly? As a high school teacher of multiple classes, that meant…400 comments in books each fortnight? I was a French teacher, and the maths behind this gave me sleepless nights. Ask me to do something to improve student learning and I’ll do it. But seriously?
Read MoreIn the course of my work, I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to consistently think with and learn from some inspiring educators in schools and districts that are tackling innovative work. And that work is hard too. Increasingly, I wonder if one thing that makes that work hard is that we are thinking about and/or acting on different understandings of “learning”?
Read MoreWe’re very excited to announce that the date has been set for the first ever New Tech Annual Conference Australia and we’d love to invite you, your School Leaders and teaching colleagues.
NTAC Australia 2020 will be held on Tuesday 14th April 2020 at St Joseph’s College, Geelong. This will be a fantastic opportunity for school leaders and teachers to come together and learn from educational experts from across Australia and the United States.
Read MoreThe call to action of the ‘Through Growth to Achievement’ education review highlights the urgent need for educators and education systems to ensure that Australian students receive a world-class education that empowers, engages and enriches. This exciting conference will explore the key priorities…
Read MoreThe U.S. education ecosystem is complex and too often the ‘change’ rhetoric is polarizing and blame-based. This article showcases our organizational beliefs and offers insights and tips based on a strong evidence-based track record of success. For nearly twenty years New Tech Network leaders have forged powerful partnerships with school districts of every size and locale to redesign how schools work so that more students experience school as empowering.
– Lydia Dobyns, CEO New Tech Network
Read MoreIn March, Curriculum and Subject Leaders from across Australia met at Emmanuel College to learn from each other and dive deeply into the topic of Adult Learning Experiences using NTN’s 4 Conditions of Deeper Learning. Round table discussions, chalk-talk protocols and a microlab guided participants towards designing agendas that are meaningful, active, responsive and reflective. Facilitated by NTN Development Coach, Kris Williams…
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