At Indigo Schools, we believe that the key to personalised learning, or equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the ever-changing world of work and life, lies in mastering the process of systematic, independent inquiry. This occurs when students’ personal interests, potential, skills, knowledge, and aspirations become the foundation for designing […]
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This article describes elements of the Indigo Schools self-assessment system, how it aims to improve school performance, and explores the question “What is the ultimate purpose of school?”
What is the ultimate purpose of school? Read More »
Self-assessment is the first, essential step that people with an interest in the success and well-being of a school take when they seek to integrate continuous improvement into its culture. What that means in practice is that the school’s community sees consistent excellence in its activities as a foundation that supports progress along a clear pathway
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We often share examples of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an exponential and disruptive technology that has huge implications for how we work, live and learn. But what exactly does AI do, how does it work, and how does it help? And are robots really taking away people’s jobs?
8 reasons why Artificial Intelligence matters Read More »
We’ve shared cool and interesting snippets before, and we’ll continue to do so as we continue our earnest quest to find the awesomeness in this world and spark curiosity in ourselves and others. As we’re researching articles for Indigo Schools, anything that doesn’t fit our usual categories goes into our ‘cool and interesting’ file, and posts like this one are the result.
Resource Suggestions for Teachers Read More »
Today’s article looks at learning, specifically learning systems, how changing work affects learning and the importance of understanding thought processes such as unintended consequences and biases – we’ve also included the usual series of questions to provoke thought and discussion in classrooms and around dinner tables.
Unintended consequences, mindset and biases Read More »
Today’s articles resources, types of learning, student disengagement, play-based learning, teachers surveys and more, and our hope is that they serve as a conversation starter in schools.
Learning for the Future – Essential Articles Read More »
This week we are looking at work and jobs disruption and potential opportunities, what students need to know and how they can learn for the future.
Disruption of work – what students need to know Read More »
This week we’re starting with the article – ‘Gradually, Then Suddenly’, before looking at the roles trust and collaboration play in organisations and finishing with a quick look at future skills.
Trust and teamwork – why they matter Read More »
These articles about the future of education and learning have caught our eye recently. We’ve grouped the articles below into a couple of different categories, and each speaks to what teachers might need to be informed about as we head into an uncertain future.
Trends in Education and Learning Read More »
