Something a bit
different for the last PLG session of the year: This time we’re heading out of
the education environment and into business! We’ve talked about how technology,
collaboration and the need for different types of learning settings are transforming
school spaces, but what does this look like in the workplace?
So this term we’ll be
meeting in the new Westpac building in Britomart, downtown Auckland on Thursday 6th December. It will be
a great opportunity to look around a new workplace, complete with breakout rooms,
collaborative meeting areas, watering holes and cave spaces. And it’s also
going to be a great chance to network and celebrate how far we’ve come.
It was Term 2 last
year that the group got going. Since then there have been a whole host of
schools developing Modern Learning Environments, refurbishing and opening up
existing classrooms, planning new learning spaces, and making some great
discoveries about the power of collaboration. So let’s celebrate and share some
of what we’ve learnt. Come along with something to share- maybe some plans, a
success (or heroic failure!), some new learning, or something you’ve tried.
We'll kick of the meeting
at 4.30pm with a tour around the building followed by a workshop session. Given
that we’re downtown too, there’s a great opportunity for a Christmas beverage
afterwards!
What's it all
about?
The PLG started last
year as a place for teachers to talk to teachers about learning, teaching and
collaboration in modern learning environments. With many schools
investigating open learning spaces, what are the opportunities and challenges
that they present? What can we learn from each other about as we seek to
maximise the benefits of these new spaces? The PLG provides a great
opportunity to talk with other teachers and leaders who are either already in
open learning spaces, are about to embark on new buildings or conversions, or
simply those who share an interest. The group has grown from 10 to 50 over
the year with teachers from about 30 different schools participating.
What can you
expect?
The meetings are a
combination of short presentations, workshops and dialogue. There's always
afternoon tea and a good opportunity to network with other teachers. They
usually last about 90 minutes.
How do I get
involved?
The website is
now up and running with details of registration and previous meetings. It's
free to come along and if you register
it helps with the catering.
If you know anyone
who may also be interested in getting involved in the group, please pass the
details on. All are welcome.
If you have any
questions. feedback or suggestions for the PLG, these are welcomed too - just email
Look forward to
seeing you there.
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