It has been two days into a new term and the ipad adventure has only just begun. The department have got the ipad bug, playing with them over the Olympic summer before introducing them to their lessons.
There are a number of reasons for having ipads in the department. Thanks to Andy Baynton @theandyb10 for putting the proposal together which is summarised below.
1. To further improve learning & teaching by focusing on developing students ability to peer and self assess.
2. To monitor, review and evaluate student progress by developing 'student profiles/portfolios'.
3. To further students experience of the 'real world' and developing their ICT skills.
The first day of term started with the usual staff gathering in the main hall which over ran. Finally department time, but a bit shorter than planned. It begins with T&L and action plan for the ipads in PE. Staff share what the have discovered over the summer while playing with their new toys!
I advised staff to take things steadily, not to rush introducing ipads in to lessons but make sure they planned when, how and why they are going to use them. One step at a time and slowly slowly does it but I'm sure Andy will go flying in!
Let the ipad adventure begin!
Good luck with it, we've been using them for a year now, if you need any help or want to share ideas let me know. Mat Pullen, City Academy Bristol
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