The document discusses the future of learning in a post-COVID world. It notes that COVID-19 has greatly disrupted education systems globally and exacerbated existing inequalities. However, it has also stimulated innovation. The document recommends adopting a hybrid learning model that combines the best of in-person and online learning. This would allow students and teachers to participate regardless of location and transition seamlessly between learning environments. A hybrid approach could help build more resilient schools and education systems that are better prepared to withstand future disruptions while promoting equity, inclusion, and high-quality learning for all. Resources on COVID-19 research findings and guidance for implementing hybrid learning are provided.

1. Inspiring the next
generation of
leaders, thinkers
and problem-
solvers
derek@futuremakers.nz
@dwenmoth
www.futuremakers.nz
http://futuremakers.nz/blog
Future of Learning in
a post-COVID world
Te Puna Mātauranga
19 May 2022

2. “The COVID-19 pandemic has created
the largest disruption of education
systems in history… The crisis is
exacerbating pre-existing education
disparities by reducing the
opportunities for many of the most
vulnerable children, youth, and
adults… On the other hand, this crisis
has stimulated innovation within the
education sector”. UN Policy Brief*
*https://www.un.org/development/desa/dspd/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2020/08/sg_policy_brief_covid-19_and_education_august_2020.pdf

3. Lessons from Lockdown
Source: Dr Carol Mutch, Auckland University https://futuremakers.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COVID-19-research-compressed.pdf

4. What to expect in the post-COVID world?
Potential future shocks and surprises, plausibility and impact
https://www.oecd.org/education/ceri/Brochure-Four-OECD-Scenarios-for-the-Future-of-Schooling.pdf

5. Disruption
becoming more
frequent and
severe
https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/risk-and-resilience/our-insights/the-resilience-imperative-succeeding-in-uncertain-times

6. The Challenge...
How prepared will educators, schools/kura and our system be in the
event of a disruption where any of the following were to occur…
• Up to 30 per cent of students are self-isolating at any given time?
• Up to a quarter of staff are unable to be at school in-person?
• Staff and students are coming and going from school at irregular
and unpredictable times due their ability to attend in person?
• Some students are away for extended periods (more than a term)
due personal or family circumstances?

7. More challenges...
Symptoms
• Disengagement
• Truancy
• Poor behaviour
• Limited focus
Causes
• Boredom
• Diverse learner needs/preferences
• Learning constraints/frustrations
• Poor learning design
• Failure to engage
One size doesn’t fit all

8. Looking to the future…
Fullan and Quinn - https://bit.ly/39sdxtG
A three – phase approach…

9. Hybrid learning – a means to an end
• a comprehensive approach to designing and delivering learning that combines
the best parts of face-to-face and online learning to create the ideal learning
experience for each learner.
• an educational model that operates independently of location, where students
are able to attend class in-person, while others join the class virtually from home
(or other locations) – and to transition seamlessly between locations.
• the combination of on-site and virtual learning design to create a singular
learning experience without any weak spots.
• tailored to the learning format, whether it be in-person or online.

10. Education example
School/Kura:
Back-end systems, resources, curriculum,
student management, records of learning etc.
Online Learning Space:
Virtual interface bringing teachers and learners
together. Online access to resources and participation
in learning activity.
Teachers/learners
Able to participate in the teaching/learning process regardless
of location, and able to transition easily between each space
without being disadvantaged.
Physical Learning Space:
Physical interface bringing teachers and
learners together. Physical access to resources
and participation in learning activity.

11. Shifts in
practice
required*
Equity
Inclusion
Learner agency
Engagement
Learning
Content
Learning
activity
Partnerships
Leveraging
digital
Feedback &
communication
Assessment
*Based on the emergent themes from the COVID-19 research

12. In summary
WHAT?
• Hybrid learning – a means to
an end
• Real agenda – building resilient
schools and a resilient system
• Involves rethinking and
redeveloping our systems,
structures, processes and
pedagogical approaches
WHY?
• Able to withstand the impact of
future disruptions
• Genuinely addressing issues of
equity and inclusion
• Delivering on high quality, deep
learning for all

13. Resources Available
COVID-19 Research
Analysis of over 50 research reports
with a special focus on the role of
digital technologies in the education
response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resilience Planning for Schools
Provides a conceptual overview for
education leaders and communities.
Introduces hybrid as a solution.
Getting Started with Hybrid
Learning: A Teacher Guide
Designed as a guide for educators with
practical advice for moving to a hybrid
model in their own context.
Codifying Teacher Practice
Guide for schools and school leaders to
create coherent, school-wide
pedagogical approaches in a hybrid
environment.
Download from: https://futuremakers.nz/hybrid-learning

14. Thank You
derek@futuremakers.nz
@dwenmoth
www.futuremakers.nz
http://futuremakers.nz/blog