Scottish Learning Festival News

September 25th, 2007

Pasi Sahlberg interview

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Short video interview with Pasi Sahlberg now available on Scottish Learning Festival website.

See the video archive of Pasi’s keynote speech, during which he shares his international perspective on curriculum development.

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September 25th, 2007

Mick Waters interview

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Short video interview with Mick Waters now available on Scottish Learning Festival website.

Available soon - video archive of Mick’s keynote speech, during which he reports, from an English perspective, on the aspirational aim to make learning irresistible. He uses entertaining and insightful quotes and examples from school children.

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September 20th, 2007

Stephen Heppell interview

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Short video interview with Professor Stephen Heppell now available on Scottish Learning Festival website.

See the video archive of Stephen’s keynote speech, where he challenges us to embrace new skills and build new learning environments relevant to the twenty first century.

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September 20th, 2007

Fiona Hyslop interview

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Short video interview with Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning - Fiona Hyslop, MSP now available on Scottish Learning Festival website.

See the video archive of Fiona’s keynote speech, during which she outlines the central role of learning in supporting the Scottish Government’s strategic objectives, is also available.

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September 19th, 2007

Michael Fullan interview

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Short video interview with keynote speaker Michael Fullan now available on Scottish Learning Festival website.

See the video archive of Michael’s keynote speech, during which he outlines the six secrets of success” for Turnaround Schools, Turnaround Systems, is also available.

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September 19th, 2007

Streaming video

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There will be streaming video of all the keynote sessions on the Scottish Learning Festival website - live - as they happen. Due to technical difficulties, the page may not display any other supporting information, and if there is no session taking place - you may see a black square.

The programme is:

• Michael Fullan on Wednesday at 10:45
• Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning - Fiona Hyslop, MSP on Wednesday at 14:30
• Professor Stephen Heppell Wednesday at 17:00
• Mick Waters on Thursday at 11:30
• Pasi Sahlberg on Thursday at 15:00

All keynotes will be archived on the website. Blogging and podcasts relating to issues raised at the Festival will appear on Connected Live in the near future.

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September 18th, 2007

Connected LIVE

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Connected Live has now been launched - just in time to get plenty of use during the Learning Festival!!

Posts and comments from a wide range of sources will be aggregated and display here, as well offering the audience the chance to feedback. You can also:

Get involved - make your voice heard.

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September 1st, 2007

In the Wild seminar

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2.30p.m. – 6.30p.m

Developed in association with Learning and Teaching Scotland and the Centre for Confidence and Well Being, In the Wild gives delegates the chance to debate issues surrounding the ways in which young people interact with new media and discover the innovations which are transforming how young people engage with the media and the future of education.

The event will also provide a first opportunity to hear about the radical new ideas being developed by Channel 4 Education.

Featuring a mix of presentations, panel discussions and facilitated conversations this event will conclude with an early evening drinks reception.

Further details at:http://inthewild2channel4.eventbrite.com/