In an examination subject like Research and Design, the aspects mentioned above are familiar phenomena. We discussed this subject with Marcel Hoogstoevenbeld, education innovator and Research & Design teacher. Marcel uses the scrum method in his lessons, a method taken from the world of business: “In my lessons, pupils work on solving real-world problems because the projects should be as realistic as possible. Therefore, our approach to these projects is similar to the approach used in business.”
Scrum is a method originally developed to make seemingly uncontrollable subjects manageable. Marcel: “An increasing number of (international) companies embrace this method. My students and I, too, considerably profit from the results achieved by this method:”
⇒ It helps pupils complete a project before the set deadline.
⇒ Pupils are taught to work within a tight structure.
⇒ It gives (pleasurable) cooperation a boost.
⇒ It provides ample room for (individual) creativity.
⇒ It makes the work process transparent to teacher and pupil alike.
⇒ It places the responsibility with the pupil.
Various institutions help schools introduce scrumming. The proper facilities are also conducive to achieving maximum results.
Everybody understands that digital resources have become indispensable in education. Yet, the power of analogue is seriously underestimated. Marcel: “With the introduction of project-based education and the importance of soft skills in particular, the whiteboard needs to be reappreciated. Better still, the larger the whiteboard, the more I can do with it.”
Analogue and digital are a desirable combination to meet the needs in the current developments in education. Marcel: “My space can be used in multiple ways. The wall is the ideal surface for writing, brainstorming and scrumming. The same wall can be used simultaneously for digital presentation, for involving the web in subjects, or for enlarging an object on the table as a projection.”
Together with our technology partner Epson we introduce educational solutions that facilitate innovations mentioned above. Most important is that we offer custom made solutions per classroom.
