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Apr 10 2012

So you want to support Maths learning with an iPad?

By Mark Anderson iPad apps, T & L 9 Comments

When thinking about using an iPad to support learning, it is important to remember that the iPad supports learning. It is not going to do the teaching for you. Maths learning is no exception. That said, innovative approaches to using multiple apps can really help with the support of the…

Mar 11 2012

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iClevedon iPad trial: Student feedback

By Mark Anderson iClevedon, iPad, iPad apps, T & L One Comment

Feedback from students who have been trialling the devices recently, 24/7 for over a month, can be found on the iClevedon blog here: http://iclevedon.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/10/ You can find out more by following the iClevedon twitter feed.

Feb 29 2012

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More reasons to love iPad with iBooks Author

By Mark Anderson iPad 6 Comments

You won’t have failed to notice the big launch by Apple a few months ago with various links to education. They released 3 big education related items that have (if they hadn’t already) made educational establishments really sit up and notice the iPad as a serious learning tool. iTunesU app…

Nov 13 2011

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Last night a teacher saved my life…

By Mark Anderson T & L 7 Comments

Among most of my friends it is common knowledge that from the ages of about 19 to 35 I DJ’d at umpteen bars and clubs across Europe and got to play at some enviable clubs and locations. From Ministry of Sound in London on their radio station and in their…

Oct 26 2011

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Twitter’s a bird & bird is the word! (or Twitter for developing a PLN)

By Mark Anderson CPD, T & L One Comment

Twitter for developing a PLN What is a PLN? Many people describe it as their Personal or Professional Learning Network - certainly for me, joining Twitter has been the single best thing I have ever done in terms of developing myself professionally. My colleagues often comment about how they can't…

Oct 20 2011

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@kat_crocker talks about rocketing up your tutor group at #tmclevedon

By Mark Anderson TeachMeet Clevedon 3 No Comments

The lovely Kat Crocker spoke about rocketing up your tutor group. She spoke about top tips for tutor time and things that have worked well at Clevedon School... - go vertical - give them jobs to do - get organised by tracking students carefully - plan your time together, quality…

Oct 20 2011

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@jamieportman talks about ‘Internal Teachmeets’ @ #tmclevedon

By Mark Anderson TeachMeet Clevedon 3 No Comments

Jamie 'virtually' talked about in school TeachMeets to improve teaching and learning. Presentations which are 2 or 7 minutes long can take place within a meeting, turning the environment into a relaxing and stress free place and the ability to share ideas and thought easily. The length of the presentations…

Sep 25 2011

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iPad learning for all ages

By Mark Anderson iPad No Comments

The more I use the iPad with learners of all ages, the more I am convinced of its validity as a way of truly engaging real opportunities for making learning interesting, relevant and fun. Pictured in the shot is my 2 year old boy who is reinforcing his learning of…

Sep 06 2011

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How Video Games Are Changing Education infographic

By Mark Anderson Infographics One Comment

Via: Online Colleges Guide

Jul 22 2011

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Learning tools over the years – wicked poster!

By Mark Anderson Posters One Comment

Thanks to Julian Woods @ideas_factory for the original heads up but also Colorado Tech University for the original works. Click the poster for more info.