You may have noticed that I have recently written a few posts showcasing hints and tips about how to put learning on the wall in your classroom; how to display work via QR codes and how to bring in the wall to life with augmented reality but that necessitates access…
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Many schools are embracing the use of iPad in education, with class packs, in 1:1 models but some aren’t. What if you’re one of those teachers though that wants to use an iPad in your classroom. What if there’s the possibility of using just one in your classroom, is there…
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Curation has always been an important weapon in the arsenal of a student but never before has it been easier to curate, gather, organise and collate information on topics. It is going to change the way in which we teach and the way in which students learn and can access…
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Bring the walls of your classroom (almost literally) to life! That’s what using AR (augmented reality) can do. I’m tired of hearing about ICTAC (ICT across the curriculum) being about substitution – taking your students to an IT lab to type up a report, to write up an essay, to…
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It has been recognised for some time now that using QR codes can really support learning but what can you do? Well the fact that devices often used in schools such as the iPad have a camera built in makes it super-handy for working in the classroom with QR codes,…
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Pleasingly, I have been able to track down 3 more videos from #JuicyLearning at the last #TMClevedon. Unfortunately, the clips of me and of Jim Smith haven't seen the light of day - they'll forever be one of those, "you had to be there" moments, but for now.... here are…
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This past year preparing for the launch of iPads has been an interesting one for sure. I've been privileged to be able to work with amazing colleagues, students, parents and ADEs. It has provided yet again another brilliant learning curve for me. I’ll go ahead and say it - I…
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In preparation for the full launch of the iPad project where I work, I organised 2 weeks worth of parental iPad experience sessions. I set them up with timings scattered across the various days to try and make sure everyone who wanted to come was able to. There were a…
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Here is my presentation from #TMStJulians this week. Hope you find the tools and information of use. Mark ICTEvangelist TeachMeetStJulians presentation
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It's known in many circles that I'm leading on how the iPad can be used to inform and support teaching and learning at Clevedon School. Part of that role involves me looking at apps and determining their pedagogical value and how they might be used to support learning. With that…
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