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Is the iPad the Correct Tool to Aid Learning in Education?

Link to Original Blog Post click hereMany educators have asked – “Are iPads the correct tool to aid learning in education?” Having read several articles and well as witnessing first hand the implementation of iPad programs in several K12 educational establishments. I still don’t have a definitive answer, but I suppose it depends on the goals of your educational establishment and the age group of learners and what they need to achieve by using…See More
Dec 23, 2011
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Why use iPads in Education?

Original blog post here Why use iPads in K12 Education?To be successful when using technology in education one should focus on learning, engagement, creativity, inquiry-based learning, and differentiated instruction over the technology tools used to amplify learning. I believe that IPad’s and other digital learning devices are a critical part of the learning process. The point of using an iPad in the classroom shouldn’t be simply to use the…See More
May 27, 2011
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Steven David Pearce posted a blog post

Why use iPads in Education?

Original blog post here Why use iPads in K12 Education?To be successful when using technology in education one should focus on learning, engagement, creativity, inquiry-based learning, and differentiated instruction over the technology tools used to amplify learning. I believe that IPad’s and other digital learning devices are a critical part of the learning process. The point of using an iPad in the classroom shouldn’t be simply to use the…See More
May 26, 2011
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Steven David Pearce commented on Shawn Moore's group Mac Classroom 2.0
"latest blog posts on "why use iPads in Education" and "Implementing an iPad 1:1 scheme" http://wp.me/1cQjT"
May 26, 2011
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Discovery, Problem and Challenged Based Learning

Original Blog Post link here: It is my belief that educators must now consider how learning has changed  (if they haven’t done so already) and how they can adapt their pedagogies to facilitate the learning of our current and future student population.In the light of advances and changes in technology we need to consider how we can capture the minds of our youth and continue to inspire them to learn and develop as independent…See More
Apr 21, 2011
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Implementing a 1:1 iPad scheme

Original Blog Post - click here Planning is always the key to implementing any new mobile device scheme into an educational establishment. Many questions need to be asked and solved in order for the scheme to be successful. Having already implemented a very successful…See More
Mar 28, 2011
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Steven David Pearce posted a blog post

Implementing a 1:1 iPad scheme

Original Blog Post - click here Planning is always the key to implementing any new mobile device scheme into an educational establishment. Many questions need to be asked and solved in order for the scheme to be successful. Having already implemented a very successful…See More
Mar 26, 2011
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Steven David Pearce commented on Rich Kiker's group 1:1 Sustainability and Feasibility
"Areas to consider when setting-up a 1:1 iPad scheme in an educational K12 environment. http://wp.me/p1cQjT-39 Please let me know how other schools have successfully implemented a 1:1 or 1:2 iPad scheme."
Mar 25, 2011
Steven David Pearce commented on Shawn Moore's group Mac Classroom 2.0
"Areas to consider when implementing a 1:1 iPad scheme http://wp.me/p1cQjT-39 Please let me know how others have successfully implemented a 1:1 or 1:2 iPad scheme in their schools."
Mar 25, 2011
Steven David Pearce commented on Rich Kiker's group 1:1 Sustainability and Feasibility
"Cprofitt,   Your points are taken and I understand the different views for different types of educational establishments, especially when money and budgets are very important. Maybe I should have said that my educational establishment is…"
Mar 22, 2011
Steven David Pearce commented on Rich Kiker's group 1:1 Sustainability and Feasibility
"Cprofitt - I find your comment informative and I understand the implications of costs for many schools. However, have you looked at Netbooks and Open Source Software from a learning perspective and ease of use? I am currently looking at a 1:1 iPad…"
Mar 22, 2011
Steven David Pearce replied to Jeff Leek's discussion 1-1 Take Home Policy in the group 1 to 1 School Flat Classroom Network
"Hi Jeff, I am presuming that the school owns the laptops? At my school the parents/learners own the laptops, so there is no real issue with them taking them home. However, we do recommend that they have insurance.  If we were a school that…"
Jan 20, 2011
Steven David Pearce posted a blog post

Reverse Instruction and 1 to 1 Laptop Schemes

Thoughts and ideas about "Reverse Instruction" and 1 to 1 Laptop Schemes - see original blog hereAs I have mentioned previously on this site, the key to implementing and developing a successful 1 to 1 Laptop Scheme in a school is about adapting teaching styles and pedagogies. With the increase of more 1 to 1 Laptop schools, the ability to introduce “Reverse Instruction” to our 21st Century learners is becoming even more popular. However, I see…See More
Jan 20, 2011
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Steven David Pearce replied to Steven David Pearce's discussion Reverse Teaching and 1 to 1 Laptop Schemes in the group 1:1 Sustainability and Feasibility
"Some excellent ideas Rich, thank you. Like you say there is plenty of existing media out there, we can use this and then add additional media specific to our own learners. It makes sense to split the load between a faculty or department. I also have…"
Jan 20, 2011

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Head of Secondary, International Educator and Presenter, British but currently working and living in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. I am an extensive traveler, especially around South East Asia. I am an experienced presenter and trainer, related to IT, Learning Pedagogies and 1:1 Laptop Schemes. An Apple enthusiast and  ADE 2011.

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Is the iPad the Correct Tool to Aid Learning in Education?

Posted on December 22, 2011 at 5:35pm 0 Comments

Link to Original Blog Post click here

Many educators have asked – “Are iPads the correct tool to aid learning in education?” Having read several articles and well as witnessing first hand the implementation of iPad programs in several K12 educational establishments. I still don’t have a definitive answer, but I suppose it depends on the goals of your educational establishment and the age group of learners and what they need to…

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Why use iPads in Education?

Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:30am 0 Comments

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Why use iPads in K12 Education?

To be successful when using technology in education one should focus on learning, engagement, creativity, inquiry-based learning, and differentiated instruction over the technology tools used to amplify learning. I believe that IPad’s and other digital…

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Discovery, Problem and Challenged Based Learning

Posted on April 20, 2011 at 10:45pm 0 Comments

Original Blog Post link here:

 

It is my belief that educators must now consider how learning has changed  (if they haven’t done so already) and how they can adapt their pedagogies to facilitate the learning of our current and future student population.In the light of advances and changes in technology we need to consider how we can capture the minds of our youth and continue to inspire them to learn and develop as…

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Implementing a 1:1 iPad scheme

Posted on March 25, 2011 at 11:30pm 0 Comments

Original Blog Post - click here

 

Planning is always the key to implementing any new mobile device scheme into an educational establishment. Many questions need to be asked and solved in order for the scheme to be successful. Having already implemented a very successful…

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