Agile XR
  • Welcome
  • Key Project Learnings and Reflections
  • Project Result 1
  • 1 - Guide: Agile Teamwork in Web-Based Learning
    • Chapter 1 - Agile in Software
      • 1.1 Values in Agile Software Development
      • 1.2 Principles in Agile Software Development
      • 1.3 Agile Project Management and practices
      • 1.4 Agile Mindset
    • Chapter 2 - Agile in Education
      • 2.1 Agile Compass for Education
      • 2.2 eduScrum
      • 2.3 Agora schools
      • 2.4 Agile Learning Centers
    • Chapter 3 - Agile practices for project-based learning
      • 3.1 Sprint Planning and Execution
      • 3.2 Daily Stand-Up Meetings
      • 3.3 Collaborative Learning and Projects
        • 3.3.1 Project initiation
        • 3.3.2 Project planning
        • 3.3.3 Project execution
        • 3.3.4 Project performance/monitoring
        • 3.3.5 Project closing
        • 3.3.6 Agile rituals using Mural
    • Conclusions
    • Bonus: Interviews with Agile Experts
      • Interview with Yeremi Marín, ALC Facilitator at EduCambiando, Mexico
      • Interview with Ryan Shollenberger, Co-director ALC NYC
      • Interview with Willy Wijnands, Cofounder eduScrum
  • 2 - Video Tutorials: Agile Teaching Techniques
  • Project Result 2
    • 3 - Guide: Implementing VR/XR in Team-Based Education
      • Our Approach: Design-Research
      • State of VR for Education
      • How To Choose VR Hardware and Software
      • Testing and Benchmarking VR Platforms
      • Designing Virtual Environments for VR Learning
    • 4 - Manual: Spatial.io for VR-Enhanced Teamwork
      • Terminology in XR
  • Project Result 3
    • 5 - Workshop: Designing Blended Learning Courses
      • Session 1 - Redesign Project Framing
      • Session 2 - Understanding the Student Experience
      • Session 3 - Understanding the Teacher Experience
      • Session 4 - Blended Course Plan
    • 6 - Workshop: Enhancing Existing Lessons for Blended Learning
      • Session 1 - Quick Scan
      • Session 2 - Deep Scan
    • 7 - Lesson Plan Templates for Online and Hybrid Learning
      • LP1 - Intro to AI - Elementary School
      • LP2 - Planning Skills - Lower Secondary Level
      • LP3 - Intro Radioactivity - Higher Secondary Level
      • LP4 - Berlin Wall - Upper Secondary Level
      • LP 5-10 - Lifelab Project - Upper Secondary Level
  • Project Result 4
    • 8 - Guide: Mastering Effective Distance Learning
      • Module 1: Introduction
        • What is distance learning and is it expanding so fast?
        • Online learning
      • Module 2: Methods of implementing distance learning
        • Synchronous online learning
        • Asynchronous online learning
        • Blended learning and flipped learning/classroom
      • Module 3: Classroom management in online learning
        • Class management in distance learning and how to engage students in distance learning
      • Module 4: Promoting collaborative learning in distance learning
        • Collaborative learning in distance learning
        • Problem-based learning and project-based learning in distance learning
        • Cooperative learning in distance learning
      • Module 5: How to promote social interactions in distance learning
      • Module 6: Educational technology tools for distance learning
      • References
    • 9 - Reference Guide: EdTech Tools for Interactive Teaching
      • Module 1: Introduction
        • How to get more student engagement?
        • How can we make it more collaborative?
        • What can be done with less or no teacher support? (e.g. for flipped classrooms)
      • Module 2: EdPuzzle
      • Module 3: Socrative
      • Module 4: Trello
      • Module 5: Nearpod
      • Module 6: Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, etc. (Shared document tools)
    • 10 - Digital Tool: EdTech Decision-Maker
    • 11 - Report: Evaluating Agile and VR/XR Teaching Pilots
      • Introduction
        • The project "Augmented Agile teamwork for hybrid learning at Schools” (AgileXR)
        • Project Result 4: Pilot and Impact Evaluation and Lessons Learned
        • Brief Theoretical Framework
        • Pilot Teaching Experiences in the AgileXR Project
      • Aim of the report
      • Method
        • Participants
        • Materials
        • Data Analysis
        • Procedure
      • Results and discussion
        • Students' perspectives
        • Teachers’ perspectives
      • Educational implications
      • Conclusions
      • Bibliographical references
      • Appendix
        • Appendix 1. Pilot evaluation student questionnaire
        • Appendix 2. Pilot evaluation teacher questionnaire
        • Appendix 3. GDPR - Family authorisation for secondary school students
  • Translations
    • 12 - Multilingual Publication Translations
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Conclusions

In conclusion, implementing Agile methodologies in schools has the potential to be transformative for both teachers and students. By embracing Agile principles, educators can create a dynamic and adaptable learning environment that fosters collaboration, continuous improvement, and student engagement.

One of the most powerful takeaways from Agile methodologies in education is the flexibility it offers. The Agile mindset encourages educators to be Agile themselves, to think beyond traditional teaching methods, and to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of education. Embrace agility, and with the appropriate mindset, you have the flexibility to employ, modify, or devise rituals that are most suitable for your classroom and the diverse needs of your students.

This principle underscores the importance of not adhering rigidly to a specific set of rituals or practices but rather embracing the spirit of agility. Teachers have the freedom to experiment with various Agile-inspired rituals, such as sprint reviews, gratitude circles, or hand rituals, and tailor them to suit the unique needs and dynamics of their classroom. It's about recognizing that every group of students is different, and what works exceptionally well for one may require modification for another.

Furthermore, the Agile mindset encourages a growth-oriented approach to education. Teachers become facilitators of learning, guiding students as they take ownership of their educational journey. Students, in turn, learn to embrace change, take on challenges, and value feedback as an essential part of their growth.

By fostering an Agile mindset, educators and students alike become lifelong learners, continuously adapting and evolving to meet the demands of an ever-changing world. Agile methodologies provide not just a set of practices but a philosophy that empowers teachers and students to co-create an educational experience that is both effective and enjoyable. In this dynamic and adaptable educational landscape, the potential for innovation and student success is boundless. Agile education offers a path to creating Agile, lifelong learners who are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

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