With the concept of Open Space we continue the story from Sirikt 2013. This year Open space is dedicated to up-to-date EdTech approaches (teaching and learning with ICT) and child lead learning. The Open Space consists of learning islands (partly divided but still open learning spaces) that offer a set of learning activities adjusted to learners and supported by different types of technology and collaborative teams. The participants can visit the islands of the Open Space to experience combined (blended) learning, distant (on-line) learning or F2F (face to face) learning. The Open Space presents the methods, the organizational structures (forms) and the technology of the 21st century. ICT is seen as a tool (not a guideline) and is based on the principle of BYOD (bring your own device), a strong wireless connection, the move into cloud computing, mobility, and carefully selected, even deregulated, approaches (cf. S. Harris). The SIRIKT 2014 Open Space will take place in Vitranc Hall on Friday, 30 May 2014, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will take the form of learning islands, i.e. separate spaces for learning and teaching. There will be 11 learning islands: 8 indoor islands, 2 outdoor islands and a central space, the Agora (named after the gathering places in ancient Greek city-states). The activities on the islands will run simultaneously. During the time allotted for the Open Space, three 60-minute sessions will take place on each island (for details see the SIRIKT 2014 Open Space Timetable). Each session will allow for 40 minutes of learning, 10 minutes of discussion, and 10 minutes for the participants to move to a different island. The second and the third sessions will either be repetitions of the previous ones or entirely new sessions. The participants will be able to assume a variety of roles: they will be able to contribute to the activities as active participants, active observers, casual observers, or simply as inquisitive passers-by. In the central point of Open Space 2014, the Agora, charitable activities will take place in cooperation with the Slovenian Philanthropy, and individual activities associated with the activities of Open Space Islands.

Open Space Programme (clip)
OTOK	1. krog dejavnosti 13:30–14:30	2. krog dejavnosti 14:30–15:30	3. krog dejavnosti 15:30–16:30
	Notranji otoki
1. Uporaba i-učbenikov	With i-textbooks to more in-depth knowledge of chemistry, Anita Poberžnik, Mariza Skvarč in Andreja Bačnik	Models of learning with an i-textbook, Mojca Suban in Sonja Rajh	Understanding Pythagorean theorem with the use of an i-textbook, Jerneja Bone in Mateja Sirnik
2. Z IKT podprto eksperimentalno delo	Tablet as a modern experimental and didactic accessory in discussing the dynamic systems in Primary school,  Lidija Grubelnik in Vladimir Grubelnik	Using tablets for experimental work in physics lessons, supported by Vernier interface, Aljoša Kancler	Using a mobile application for measurement of angles in photos as a method of teaching refraction of light, Jaka Banko in Milenko Stiplovšek
3. Naravoslovje z IKT	Use of interactive population pyramid in a geography lesson, Tatjana Kikec	Scientix Community, Alojz Blažič	Can we construct a conceptual network with a tablet computer?, Saša Kregar in Simona Slavič Kumer
4. Jeziki, knjižnično informacijska znanja in IKT	Use of virtual social spaces in the classroom, Romana Fekonja	Enrichment of vocabulary supported by the use of web resources, tablet or smart phone, Andreja Čuk in Romana Fekonja	A Common language topic in a new disguise, Alenka Andrin, Andreja Čuk, Susanne Volčanšek in Romana Fekonja
5. Mlajši otroci in IKT	First steps into learning the process-based thinking, Leonida Novak in Radovan Krajnc	Examples of activities serving as stimulation for leaning in pre-school institutions, Urška Stritar, Karmen Usar, Vanda Femc, Jana Bergant in Katja Hozjan	EU-folio or how to encourage cooperation and communication (in second foreign language lessons), Tatjana Lubej
6. IKT projekti	Maths, Physics, English, Biology, ICT – all together? Yes, it’s e-Twinning!, Tatjana Gulič	“My learning” about love. 🙂 Written in my ePortfolio., Saša Kregar, Leonida Novak in Tanja Rupnik Vec	Creative Classroom (From Sirikt With Love – Collaborative Project Work), Simona Granfol, Jerica Glavan, Bernardka Radej, Andreja Pečovnik Mencinger, Maja Vičič Krabonja in Anita Poberžnik
7. Varna raba IKT	I’m smarter than my mobile device, Marko Puschner	I’m smarter than my mobile device, Marko Puschner	I’m smarter than my mobile device, Marko Puschner
8. Računalniške izobraževalne igre	Computer based educational games, Saša Divjak, Matevž Pesek in Alenka Kavčič	Computer based educational games, Saša Divjak, Matevž Pesek in Alenka Kavčič	Computer based educational games, Saša Divjak, Matevž Pesek in Alenka Kavčič
	Zunanji otoki
9. Družboslovje in IKT	Along the Kekec’ path – Mobile learning of history in the context of the historical fieldwork, Ana Marija Blažič, Vilma Brodnik, Nejc Brus, Bojana Jović, Primož Kranjc, Marina Prpić in Dejvid Tratnik	Along the Kekec’ path – Mobile learning of history in the context of the historical fieldwork, Ana Marija Blažič, Vilma Brodnik, Nejc Brus, Bojana Jović, Primož Kranjc, Marina Prpić in Dejvid Tratnik	Interpretation of the environment: fieldwork and/or modern technologies, Aleš Smrekar, Mateja Šmid Hribar in Jernej Tiran
10. Šport, naravoslovje in IKT	Let’s explore the ecosystem by means of identification keys, Saša Kregar in Kristina Prosen	Using a tablet computer for a sports day – orientation on the primary level, Katja Vezjak	Brain Excerice outdoors, Nives Markun Puhan, Leonida Novak in Amela Sambolić Beganović

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