TLC 1 - Using iPads and Technology to Engage Students

Our first TLC focussed on the benefits of using iPads and technology in the classroom. We also considered any potential issue we might (or already do) encounter. Finally we tried to personalise the experience by getting teachers to think about how they can apply what they have learnt.

Teachers in the session got the opportunity to read blog posts about iPads and technology in education. We also had opportunities to use technology built-in to the session; the first of which was using a QR code reader to locate the blogs.

The second opportunity to use technology was during the feedback after reading the blogs. Teachers used Baiboard to share what they had learnt and discussed in groups.

We then discussed various areas of support available to TLC members, which included the Digital Leaders, Edmodo, and the Weebly blog posts. Teachers also had another opportunity to use technology as they were asked to create an Edmodo account, if they didn’t already have one.

Finally, in this first session, we asked teachers to set a target using Edmodo. This had to be specific, challenging, but achievable.

The feedback after the first session was very positive and teachers seemed keen to meet their targets. Next session we will reflect on the targets and consider further ways to use iPads and technology in the classroom.