Visit to a wonderful primary school in Victoria, Australia. Wonderful learning spaces, innovative pedagogy, great use of ICT, personalised learning

1. An Inspiring Visit to Silverton PS, Victoria

2. Undercover outdoor area...notice the Wii in the wall at the back!!

3. Junior outdoor play area complete with cubby house!

5. Junior Learning Space

6. Discovery learning – how it looks each day

8. Reflection on Discovery learning

10. Home grown netbook storage and charging unit – an old student locker!

14. Another Wii!!!!!

15. Computer lab – with keyboards for music

17. Student plan for Discovery time...he planned to build a shark. Indicates the materials he will use. Self assessment is the 3 Green smiley faces!

18. The finished product! Great job!

19. Plan for Discovery learning – making a castle.

23. 5/6 learning space

24. Your stuff in your locker...student responsibility

25. Dance Mat maths... an active approach to math learning

26. Discovery planning

27. Discovery planning

28. Everything is on hand...kids choose what they will do!

30. ICT tools on hand, ready to be chosen by kids. Includes iPod Touches, MP3s, MP4s, iPads, netbooks, easyspeak microphones, digital cameras, flip video cameras

32. You choose...your learning.

33. Awesome Band!

37. Thanks to Staff and students at Silverton Primary School. I had a great day and now have loads to think about. http://silvertonps.vic.edu.au http://pleasantstps.vic.edu.au