Stephen Heppell

Professor Stephen Heppell is a leading voice on the role of ICT in learning. Stephen heads his own policy, research and practice consultancy which advises governments and national agencies throughout the world on the strategic development of ICT.

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Online learning communities - Stephen Heppell

The focus of this perspective movie is the development of online learning communities. Stephen Heppell explores the changing nature of collaborative learning through the development of the Internet and other technologies.

A revolution of voice - Stephen Heppell

The focus of this perspective movie is the way that new and emerging technologies have created a revolution of voice. Stephen Heppell explores the impact of podcasting, blogging and other technologies on the work of schools and also within society.

An age of learning - Stephen Heppell

The focus of this perspective movie is the changing nature of learning. Stephen Heppell puts forward his views about the Learning Age and the ways in which schools will become the research centres of the future.

Changing literacies - Stephen Heppell

The focus of this perspective movie is the changing nature of literacy in schools. Stephen Heppell explores the way in which new and emerging digital technologies have broadened the concept of literacy beyond language skills.

Creativity through technology - Stephen Heppell

The focus of this perspective movie is the way that new and emerging technologies are fostering creativity in learners. Stephen Heppell reflects on how the internet is enabling children to use their imaginations in new and exciting ways and to share their work with others.

Emerging technologies - Stephen Heppell

The focus of this perspective movie is the impact of new and emerging technologies on children's learning. Stephen Heppell explores the power of technology and its rapidly changing landscape, with a particular insights into the way that mobile phones can be used in learning.

ICT and learning - Stephen Heppell

The focus of this perspective movie is how technology is changing the nature of schools and the learning experiences of young people. Stephen Heppell explores how ICT has softened the edges of learning and how computer games and other technologies have created an age of personalised learning.

Schools of the future - Stephen Heppell

The focus of this perspective movie is the changing nature of schools. Stephen Heppell puts forward his views on schools of the future and he reviews some of his work with different schools across the world.

Metacognition - Stephen Heppell

The focus of this perspective movie is how metacognition can lead to more effective learning. Stephen Heppell explores how metacognition can help a young person to become a co-producer and explorer of their learning rather than a consumer.