An app on its own is like a thinker without thoughts! This blog chronicles the trials and tribulations of 1:1 iPad deployment in a large secondary school and, as such, covers many positives and neg...
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Another reason why the iPads are well suited to primary grades is the sheer number of educational apps targeted for that age group. "The iPad's got a pretty robust stockpile of apps that we can use for kids and teaching, ... Delete the scoop?
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The grant allowed the school to launch a 1:1 Apple iPad program for its 670 students. To protect this ... The iPads have become an immeasurably valuable tool for teachers and students in a short amount of time. Delete the scoop?
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With many educational institutions choosing to use tablets for learning, it can be quite intimidating for teachers when faced with so many applications. The diagram below serves to illustrate that ... Delete the scoop?
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Alliance For Excellent Education · home · contact · about · archives ... As we began our 1:1 iPad implementation, patterns of behavior started to emerge. Staff members were experiencing a variety of emotions and reactions to the change we were ... Delete the scoop?
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If you have read part 1 of this blog you will know that I have been trialling the new Kanex MeDrive. At home it worked brilliantly and I was apply to save iWork documents and photos from my iOS dev... Delete the scoop?
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Ah the ‘Flipped’ Class. Yet another educational concept based on previous practice and rebranded to suit modern vernacular? ‘Can you get the lesson recorded a bit earlier sir so we can see it?’ (st... Delete the scoop?
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There is no longer a debate! If money was no object would a teacher want their students to have an iPad each? OF COURSE Even if they only used it to research a different perspective. Even if they o... Delete the scoop?
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There is a running theme on this blog - 'it's not about the device'. I expected this view to be challenged by a visit to ESSA Academy in Bolton where they refer to an 'ecosystem' using Apple techno... Delete the scoop?
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'What's the point in using new technology? I've been teaching for years now and my methods get results.' 'It's all very well using this technology but it's difficult to get to grips with and the st... Delete the scoop?
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Greg Kulowiec is a consultant for EdTech Teacher, a Boston-based educational technology consulting firm. A former social studies teacher, Greg presented at the New England 1:1 iPad summit. He concentrated on the ... Delete the scoop?
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Is your iPad getting slow? Check out these 7 tricks to speed up your iPad. This post delivers long-term results, and it explains what does NOT work as well. Delete the scoop?
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Here's a useful list of the best web tools for flipped classrooms, complete with what each tool is and how teachers are using it right now! ... Education Technology Tips For Students And Teachers. Sign up · Log In. Delete the scoop?
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Not all apps are created equal. The first version of Explain Everything was good. The second version is outstanding. As an educator my life revolves around learning, organisation, workflow and scho... Delete the scoop?
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Opportunity If you want to enhance learning for students then use an iPad. There, I've said it. Colours to the mast and no doubt scrutiny abounds. Whenever I find an issue there is a solution. When... Delete the scoop?
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I'm sold on new technology in the classroom. If a 'traditional' style with rows of students and weighty textbooks works then I understand why there is no motivation to change. It just didn't work f... Delete the scoop?
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After a wry commentary on the '10 Stages of Twitter' many educators have commented on the barriers that exist to twitter use. As a proposed channel of communication for iPad use in school, it is im... Delete the scoop?
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Talk to any educator and it seems they identify the same problems in schools today. Not enough time. Too much red tape. Data overload. Micro management. Exam pressure. In my time as a teacher there... Delete the scoop?
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