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About Greg Whitby

I’ve worked in education for more than 30 years - as a teacher and administrator.  I currently lead a system of 77 non-government schools in NSW, Australia.  I’m passionate about the capabilities of Web 2.0 (and beyond) in the learning space.  As an educator and life-long learner, I believe there’s an urgent need to push the boundaries of learning in the 21st century. 

This means driving change at all levels by being innovative, thinking creatively and developing 21st century pedagogies that will inspire this generation of learners.

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  • Mark Collinson // May 22, 2007 at 7:49 pm

    It is really quite heartening to hear/read/see school administrators launch into blogging.

    It’s an example of innovation in progress.

    I sincerelyhope that your example will encourage others to do likewise.

    All the best

    Mark Collinson

  • Chad Outten // July 9, 2007 at 8:30 pm

    Congratulations Greg for your recent Bulletin Smart 100 accolade - it was truly deserved. I had the privelege of hearing you speak earlier this year at an ICT Symposium in Brisbane. Many of your ideas about the past, present & future of education resonate with me. I’m inspired by your vision & wish you all the best with your ambitions. Regards, Chad Outten.

  • Chris Betcher // November 13, 2007 at 11:31 pm

    Likewise Greg. I’d been keen to meet you and hear you speak for a while and I was pleased to be able to finally get to meet you at the ACE event at St Caths. Was good to hear your perspective, and refreshing to hear someone at “the top” sound like they have a clue about 21st century education. Sadly, it’s all too rare. Loved your comments about the need to engage in ongoing professional learning, and for teachers to see their own ongoing learning as a key factor in being able to pass that on to students.

  • Patricia Donaghy // February 17, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    Hi Greg
    Nice blog. You might be interested in adding your blog information to the new searchable International Edubloggers Directory at http://edubloggerdir.blogspot.com. Along with Chris, you will be boosting the Aussie representation!
    Patricia

  • Gary Stager, Ph.D. // March 24, 2008 at 9:10 am

    Greg,

    I tried finding you towards the end of COSN. Sorry I was unsuccessful.

    Hope we can work together in august or September. Email me to plan.

    Gotta catch another plane :-(

    Gary

    Ps: how do I make your blogroll?

  • Phil Smith, Architect/Urban Designer // April 9, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    Greg,

    congratulations on your Bulletin accolade! I heard a podcast of your interview on the Conversation Hour on Local ABC Radio. Inspiring and timely.

    We are Brisbane based architects/urban designers. We do 2 or 3 ‘pro bono’ jobs each year in line with our commitment to our community.

    At the moment we are involved in a Future Vision/Master Plan for a small Catholic Primary School on the Sunshine Coast (my kids’ school), and are about to start work on a community school aimed at young mothers as part of a health precinct in the SW of Brisbane.

    If possible, we would like to bring you to Brisbane to continue the discussion/learning on the possibilities of these future schools.

    No doubt you are a busy man. Please advise if this might be possible.

    Kind regards

    Phil Smith

  • Or-Tal Kiriati // June 11, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    Hi Greg!
    Sharing your vision, in my way, on http://or-tal.com/?p=35.
    Would very much like to share with you the new vision represented at http://kids4kids.ning.com/. That’s enabling at its best.
    thanks
    Or-Tal

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