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The mobile ‘ reading group ’

The mobile ‘ reading group ’. An informal monthly(?) meeting of IH staff interested in the implementation of phones and tablets in class. Meeting place is the online classroom (adobe). You ’ ll need a mic and headphones. Room access is: http://ihworld.adobeconnect.com/mappgroup/

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The mobile ‘ reading group ’

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  1. The mobile ‘reading group’ An informal monthly(?) meeting of IH staff interested in the implementation of phones and tablets in class. Meeting place is the online classroom (adobe). You’ll need a mic and headphones. Room access is: http://ihworld.adobeconnect.com/mappgroup/ Adode works on tablets. You can download from both the app store and google play

  2. Meeting One Theme: Getting started – ok we have a device, now what? 1. Buying a class set, one device or BYOD? 2. The importance of digital literacy 3. Keeping everyone safe - from bullying to data protection 4. It’s not about the apps 5. A simple activity?

  3. Some reading: • 5 Tips to implementing iPad technology in the classroom • http://www.securedgenetworks.com/secure-edge-networks-blog/bid/82456/5-Tips-to-implementing-iPad-technology-in-the-classroom • 2. How To Overcome The iPad Learning Curve • http://edudemic.com/2013/01/how-to-overcome-the-ipad-learning-curve/ • 3. Teaching in the one Ipad classroom • https://sites.google.com/a/gwaea.org/gwaea-ipad-pd/workshops/the-1-ipad-classroom • And • http://edtechdiva.wikispaces.com/The+One+iPad+Classroom • 4. Tech-savvy teaching: BYOD • http://www.theconsultants-e.com/Libraries/Workshop_Handouts/Hockly_MET-21_4.sflb.ashx • 5. Getting to know the Ipad and each other. • http://classtechtips.com/2012/09/06/getting-to-know-the-ipad-and-each-other/

  4. Some things to consider: • Organisational • How do you keep them all charged and updated? • Locking down or opening up i.e. personalising or treating as organisational devices • Theft prevention • Wireless • Pedagogical • Do you focus on specific apps or generalised apps? • How do you prepare teachers in classroom management for iPads? • Learner centred, active learning not teacher centred, passive learning – can be a challenge for some • Are they multi-user devices or personal devices? • Convincing teaching staff of their value • Giving time to explore their potential Based on Using iPads in Education by Chris Barber

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