Term 4 2010, 200 Yr 12 students and 80+ staff were issued iPads Stars for some startling for others What has happened since, how and where are we going?
Initial reactions staff and students
Outline of presentation using Popplet app
Old practices reinforced with new tool – text delivery through GoodReader New practices created – use of cloud services such as DropBox, Google docs 2 way nature of learning Student committee Staff training
Positives from 6 month review
Negatives from 6 month review
Yr 11 as well from beginning next academic yr, texts on going issue while publishers adjust Sharepoint issues, needs Microsoft solution Library - 2 for sharing, students borrow during out of class hours
Implementation of any new program Aural, visual, kinaesthetic App acquisition for schools in Australia Benefits outweigh negatives
Livebinder of resources about iPads
Another superb collection of iPad related sites, continually updated
