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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
Over to you...