Naace Strategic Conference 2009

Keynote: Ministerial Address

February 1, 2009

Speaker: Jim Knight, MP

Twitter stream of Q&A (read from the bottom):

twm2912 @DowningStreet @jimknightmp just made a very useful contribution to #naace2009 especially in engaging with us thro twitter. Thanks.

billgibbon @jimknightmp #naace2009 - hope to see you again in 2010!! thanks.

theokk Many thanks to @Naace for facilitating and also especial thanks to @jimknightmp for engaging on twitter #naace2009

theokk Many thanks to @Naace for facilitating and also especial thanks to@jimknightmp for engaging on twitter #naace2009

Naace @jimknightmp #naace2009 Thanks 4 your time again, it has been positive here.

PaulSpr @jimknightmp #naace2009 Thanks for your conference input. Did you change your picture specially for our event?

NeilAdam @jimknightmp brill - thanks Jim - much appreciated #naace2009

Naace #naace2009 Angela McFarlane: lack of interation in use of digital tech hampers development

NeilAdam #naace2009 lack of time in many curric models that fails to give time for iterative process over longer pieces of work

jimknightmp #naace2009 must love you and leave you - that was a great test of typing spelling and thinking. Next time..

dughall Very much enjoying the Q&A with @jimknightmp at #naace2009

grumbledook #naace2009 jk: but there are examples of LEPs not promoting innovation. have enough lessons been learnt?

jimknightmp @jonathanmoss #naace2009 we are getting there - got to go now….

jimknightmp @theokk #naace2009 more twittering teachers please

jimknightmp @billgibbon #naace2009 there is room for both - strategic infrastructure plus local flexibility within that constraint

billgibbon #naace2009 shame Angela started so quickly when JK is still answering twitter questions

jimknightmp @ChrisPadden #naace2009 that is where we need to go but we had to minimise risk in a very rapid procurement - watch this space!

jonathanmoss #naace2009 Good 140 chars neither can I, but r we prepared 4 the change needed?

jimknightmp @theokk #naace2009 no expert but I hope we are moving away from airless ICT suites and into devices in classrooms for the whole curriculum

theokk @jimknightmp #naace2009 re CPD what about informal personal CPD ntwks, Teachmeet, MirandaMods, teachers seem to prefer to top down models?

Naace #naace2009 Angela McFarlane: The Reality of the Knowledge Society (began with Morse in the 19th Cent)

jimknightmp @twm2912 #naace2009 not quite sure what you mean but I think it is more coincidence - expertise in schools please

jimknightmp @John_Howarth #naace2009 the ultimate measure is how well it works in practice - so far the LEPs have secured great value and innovation

jimknightmp @haveringict #naace2009 as long as it can be justified as capital not revenue then I think so

billgibbon @jimknightmp #naace2009 how does the local spend conflict with recommended aggregation policies?

jimknightmp @grumbledook #naace2009 we are in reasonable shape in primary but there is a challenge to keep fresh and current enough too engage secondary

ChrisPadden @jimknightmp #naace2009 The alternatives being considered to replace SATs are paper-based. Why isn’t the DCSF consulting on tech solutions?

jimknightmp @deerwood #naace2009 home access is the natural follow on from computers for pupils and is now up and running

theokk @jimknightmp #naace2009 in your opinion, how might schools best spend that money in an ICT context?

jimknightmp @LordLangley #naace2009 hmmm teachers must get a certain amount as part of ITT but CPD is then delegated to schools and up to heads

twm2912 #naace2009 Thank contrib to conf - Is there a strategic plan to “manage out” LA expertise with curriculum IT or is phenomenon coincidence

John_Howarth Will the Minister explain to delegates how #BSF ICT Managed Services will be measured in relation to innovation? #naace2009

haveringict #naace2009 thanks for that Jim - re: £400M can it be spent on ANYTHING ict and is it ringfenced?

jimknightmp @jonathanmoss #naace2009 in 140 characters! it must involve and engage more hence the importance of ICT

grumbledook #naace2009 how is ICT comparing against other subjects that embed skills.English-literacy. Are they having a dip I’m uptake at ks5 too?

deerwood @jimknightmp #naace2009 CfP has been grezt in addressing digital divide. Can we build upon this work

jimknightmp @dave_moran #naace2009 yes but it could go further. The new extended project at A Level can do a lot but I want more!

LordLangley The training of teachers is essential. Is there a government statutory minimum level of ict training input for institutions? #naace2009

jimknightmp @billgibbon #naace2009 the £400 million that goes straight to schools as an advance from 2010-11 can be spent on ICT

jonathanmoss #naace2009 Can u articulate how personalised learning will affect pedagogy?

Naace @jimknightmp #naace2009 in what ways do you see Naace contributing further in the next 12 months?

jimknightmp @haveringict #naace2009 as I said to Paul we are OK and that is reinforced by the announced £900 million today for schools

dave_moran #naace2009 does our asessment system allow schools to fully engage with the new techs?

billgibbon @jimknightmp #naace2009 news today about local purchasing - how will this affect our agenda

haveringict #naace2009 hi jim, how can we ensure that we keep investment high, with the economic situation facing us?

jimknightmp @PaulSpr #naace2009 the downturn adds uncertainty everywhere but educational funding is well insulated and we should remain confident

PaulSpr @jimknightmp #naace2009 You mentioned the downturn. Do you see it as a threat to progress in educational ICT ?

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