iPads in the ClassroomWhat the Research Says

Dr Wilma Clark, London Knowledge Lab25 Jan 2013 iPads in the Classroom, LKL

Drivers for Adoption

Government-led South Korea USA – McAllen Texas

Industry-led South Korea, N. Ireland (Samsung) USA, UK (Apple)

Research-led Scotland

Cedar School England

Longfield Academy, Kent Honywood Community School, Essex Wallace High School, Belfast

School-led Essa Academy, Bolton Clevedon Community School, Bristol

Stakeholders

School Improvement

Infrastructure

Training

Funding

Teaching

Learning

Student Engagement

Parental Engagement

School Managers

Teachers

Students Parents

Classroom (and beyond)

Pedagogy Models – adoption/use

School policies

Access

Action Research

Technology Tools

Apps

Infrastructure

Management

Attitudes/Perceptions

Industry

Apple Currently leading the field Wide range of apps Connecting across contexts (layers of

education and formal/informal learning Tailoring for education (broad context)

iTunesU iBook (textbooks, Study Partner) iBooks Author

Samsung Android Apps Samsung Smart School Solution

(SMS, SIM, LMS)

Longfield (Planning for Change)

1. Develop a clear vision and strategy.

2. Define your learning culture.

3. Define and create your user experience and support model.

4. Work with a traffic light and reporting system.

5. Evaluate your existing position.

6. Know how many staff/students already own an iOS device.

7. Involve all stakeholders – don’t let a perception grow that it is a ‘done deal’.

8. Get devices into the hands of teachers and learners as soon as possible.

9. Record and share your experiences.

Future of Learning with Post-PC Tablets

Short-Term What’s the situation now? What are the existing contexts (school, industry, market, policy) Where do you want to go? How will you get there? Who needs to have a say?

Mid-Term What can/should you implement? How should it be done? How can you track/evaluate success?

Long-Term How can you keep tabs on emerging technologies? How can you make persistent links between pedagogy and

technology? How can you anticipate future needs?

Discussion

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