Daniel Ibbitson

Background

About Daniel Ibbitson

Specialising in Computer Science, with its continuously evolving curriculum, a passion for learning is essential to remain successful. As an educator I am very much a believer that the teacher should facilitate and not lead learning. The focus should not be on knowledge acquisition, but original knowledge constructs. Holistically developing student skills, such as inquiry, critical analysis, as well as reflection and critiquing, develops more efficient, independent life long learners. Another passion is integrating technology throughout a curriculum. This not only creates new learning opportunities but solves problems, breaks down barriers, and enhances pedagogy. In recent years I have begun to support both struggling teachers, as well as those requiring formal qualifications, allowing me to further develop my coaching skills in a more universal context. With a background in web programming, I have a great passion in how technology can be integrated across all curriculum, more specifically, its use in solving problems, breaking down barriers and collaboration. Using Windows and OSX (Apple) at home has helped me develop expertise, which is backed by my fortune to have taught on both platforms in multiple schools. Since being an NQT I have used several different Apple (iOS) and Android mobile devices to enhance my pedagogy, and with the Vice Principal of Learning and Teaching, coordinated the Dixons City Academy’s 1:1 Android tablet rollout. At Qatar Academy I also worked with a whole school infrastructure based on Google Apps for Educations and Chrome Apps. This has allowed me to become extremely well accustomed to all major operating systems and how the related devices/infrastructures can aid learning and teaching.