Resources
Innovative Learning Environments
Our latest white paper exploring the research behind innovative learning environments (ILEs): how to design them so they are effective and put student learning needs at the centre of the process.
Download: Osborne, M. (2019) Innovative Learning Environments
Other resources:
One Page Introduction to ILEs Designed for sharing with parents and whānau, this one-page introduction explains the ‘why and how’ of innovative learning environments.
Team Norm Playing Cards
Team norms are essential to a high-functioning team. This game helps teams establish a set of norms by exploring a range of tricky scenarios.
NZ$20.00
Innovative Learning Environments Playing Cards
Find out how well your innovative learning environment meets the needs of learners with this fun and informative game. Perfect for teams to plan or evaluate their use of an ILE.
NZ$20.00
Meeting Saboteur Game
Don’t let the saboteur derail your meeting! A fun game with a very serious purpose: to explore how a team can work together to run the most effective meetings.
NZ$20.00
A Dangerous Thing
“A little learning is a dangerous thing” – Alexander Pope.
‘A Dangerous Thing’ is our twice-a-term email bulletin that contains a little learning on the latest in future-focused education, innovative learning practice and leadership. A mix of what’s hot, research summaries and quick tips.
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The Middle Leadership Manual*
Essential leadership concepts explored once a month. Each email will has a resource (around 5 mins reading/viewing time) and some reflection questions. We strongly recommend you discuss the resource and your reflections with a Professional Learning Group (PLG) made up of other middle leaders: face-to-face, via email or through online chat -whatever works for you. We’re sure you’ll learn as much from each other as you will from the resource.
*Actually we don’t believe there is a ‘manual’ for leadership. It’s different for every person, in every team and organisation, but we do believe that the more you grow your knowledge about some key leadership concepts, the more effective you’ll be as a leader.
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Articles and research papers
- Osborne, M. (2022). Your culture is your strategy. Everyday, (2).
- Osborne, M. (2019) Innovative Learning Environments
- Osborne, M. (2018). Change leadership and the transition to innovative learning environments (Vol. Transition, pp. 157–162).
- Bassett, M., & Robson, J. (2017). The Two Towers: The Quest for Appraisal and Leadership Development of ‘Middle’Leaders online. Journal of Open, Flexible, and Distance Learning, 21(2), 20-30.
- Osborne, M. (2016) Innovative Learning Environments – Where’s The Evidence?
- Osborne, M. (2016). How can innovative learning environments promote the diffusion of innovation? Teachers and Curriculum, 16(2).
- Osborne, M. (2016). Making Best Use of Innovative Learning Environments. School News, Term 3, 13–15.
- Osborne, M. (2015). Developing Readiness for Change. Professional Educator, 8–11.
- Osborne, M. (2014). Inviting innovation: Leading meaningful change in schools. SET Research Information for Teachers, 2, 3–8.
- Osborne, M. (2014). Changing Practice When Spaces Change. In What Works? University of Melbourne.
- Osborne, M. (2014). Modern Learning Environments and Libraries. Collected, 12, 7–9.
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