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Dec 30 2012

iPad 107 – trialling

By Mark Anderson iPad No Comments

Trying out how you’re going to work with mobile technology in your organisation BEFORE you get a load of technology in is another key area to explore. I regularly receive contacts from people who've been given a class set of iPads, an Apple TV and then ask me "what do I…

Dec 24 2012

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The year that was… in review

By Mark Anderson ICT No Comments

Well it's certainly been an interesting year. I'm going to reflect upon that further after I've had chance to put my feet up for a day or two (code for get the house ready for the arrival of family members for Christmas day). For now though, here's a round up…

Dec 01 2012

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Top 7 iPad apps for PE (that aren’t PE apps) #CLVPETM

By Mark Anderson CPD, ICT, iPad apps, T & L No Comments

I was lucky to be asked to talk at the recent Cramlington Learning Village PE specific TeachMeet about ideas to support teaching & learning in PE. To that end I made a presentation on different iPad apps that, whilst not specific PE apps, can be used to great effect to…

Nov 16 2012

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iPad in schools 101 – in the beginning

By Mark Anderson ICT, iPad, T & L No Comments

Where to begin? I love evidence and certainly the chart below starts a compelling conversation about how we are going to use technology in education in the future. If we are looking in to how we are going to equip our young people with the digital skills they are going…

Oct 21 2012

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One iPad in the classroom tips & ideas (from teacher & student perspective)

By Mark Anderson EdTech, ICT, iPad, iPad apps 6 Comments

A presentation from the recent TeachMeet Woodham where I spoke about ways in which an iPad can be used as a tool to support learning and activities in the classroom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrkqkqjfFtg

Aug 22 2012

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One iPad in the classroom?

By Mark Anderson iPad, T & L 9 Comments

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…

Aug 11 2012

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Back to school – some great apps to get you started

By Mark Anderson iPad, iPad apps No Comments

With the new school year around the corner - here are some of my best picks for students starting with their own iOS devices in September. CLASSES (£0.69) One of the first things you will do on your first day back at school is transfer your timetable to your…

Jul 25 2012

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How to make use of QR codes in the classroom (teachers & students!)

By Mark Anderson iPad, T & L 26 Comments

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,…

Jul 21 2012

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The iPad & Critical Pedagogy

By Mark Anderson iPad, T & L 23 Comments

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…

Jul 01 2012

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The importance of engagement

By Mark Anderson iPad, T & L No Comments

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…