Mercedes College

Whole school learning technology strategy

Strategic planning

Provide strategic support foundation year 7-12 one-to-one learning programme via 0.4 FTE Director of Learning Technology role.

Develop simple and reliable workflows for teachers and students, work closely with ILT Committee, College Leadership, IT Support and Student Leaders. Develop mindset on learning with technology,  infrastructure initiatives, community engagement and Next PL professional learning programme and specific workshops as required.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 Mercedes College is situated in the heart of the City of Perth.  In 2014 the college commenced a year 7-11 parent funded iPad programme.  The college provided MacBooks for each teaching staff member in Term 2 of 2014 alongside the iPad they had access to for a year prior.

  • Demonstrating pedagogy
  • Student IT Angels programme
  • LMS implementation
  • Online infrastructure recommendations
  • Next PL programme
  • Rapidshare
  • Flipped classroom modelling
  • Team teaching
  • Parenting with technology
[us_testimonial author=”Sheena Barber” company=”Principal, Mercedes College ” img=””]Mercedes College engaged Paul as our Director of Learning Technology as part of our “Anywhere, Anytime Learning Initiative”. His experience brings deep insights about how change via the use of 21st century tools will take the learning community to new heights of motivation and performance. Strategically, Paul quickly identified infrastructure efficiencies such as an economical way to increase our internet capacity ten-fold, an app to utilise our server infrastructure bridging access at school and home, and a simple learning management system that has been used for communication efficiencies we had never expected. As a Principal, to be an effective leader, I believe I need to actively participate as a learner in helping the organisation improve. I have taken the time to be a participant in the professional learning Paul has provided, to experience what the teachers are experiencing and to see how they are discussing their teaching with technology. All staff are participating in Action Learning to support the pedagogies required to drive the technology we have provided them. Paul brings core elements and themes to his work with staff, such as impressive empathy, political savvy, purposeful action, pressure and positive support, deliberative practice in class, and sustainable change – I’m certain these approaches will serve teachers well. Paul also set up an academic extension programme for students called IT Angels and every homeroom has a member and deputy. These students have been invaluable in supporting staff and colleagues. Having seen this approach first hand, I can recommend leaders of learning communities in the process of managing change invest in Next Learning.[/us_testimonial]
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