“Boys now need to have a growth mindset and learn that what they currently see as ‘fixed and the right way’ may have to change, and they need to look for new ways of doing things. Through our project-based approach, we want them to see technology as a part of physics, science, maths and vice versa. They all fit together. “The Year 9 programme will be constantly evolving as we try out new approaches to suit different boys’ needs,’’ he says.” The key to all this work is about boys learning flexibility, resilience and how to solve problems – skills that will be an essential part of all workplaces in the future. “What we are doing now is just the tip of the iceberg of changes that will occur as technology continues to evolve exponentially. What we hope to see in five years is all teachers, especially those in art, music and science, involved in technology. “While we know academic excellence is important, we also need to build in all our students the capacity to meet the emerging needs of the 21st century.’’
“It is so important that we move the boys from being digital consumers to digital creators. That is the key to all the work we are doing.” KevinHarris
Christ’s College Canterbury
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