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At Ashton Sixth Form College

At Ashton Sixth Form College. AIMS. To improve achievement across a range of courses To explore how mobile technology can improve teaching and learning To improve basic numeracy and literacy and engagement of Level 1 students

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At Ashton Sixth Form College

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  1. At Ashton Sixth Form College

  2. AIMS • To improve achievement across a range of courses • To explore how mobile technology can improve teaching and learning • To improve basic numeracy and literacy and engagement of Level 1 students • To help learners with specific learning difficulties organise their time and their learning

  3. Equipment XDA Mantle Palm Treo Pro XDA Flint Nintendo DS iPod Nano iPhone Olympus Voice Recorder Flip Camera iPod Touch

  4. £150,000 • Devices • Wi-fi • Device management software • Partnership with O2 • Students were given long-term loan of the devices except Mantle and DS

  5. Research Results • Improved student attendance in lesson where devices were given • Improved achievement in Level 1 classes • Last year Literacy and Numeracy were at 60% • This year both are at 100% • Improved engagement in lessons • Functional Skills – students were more engaged and enjoyed using the devices • Level 1 – EAL students contributed to lessons more after the introduction of the devices

  6. Student Comments It has helped me with my memory and it was very useful. It presented the logical tasks like games which made me feel more comfortable. I have got better at concentrating

  7. Lessons Learned • Things go wrong • Personnel • Suppliers • Students • The simplest project works best • Don’t underestimate the enthusiasm of staff and students • It is hard work to complete a project • Research Assistant and Project Manager need time to complete their tasks

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