Year 7 Parent Information Evening 2015 Welcome

iPads in Year 7? All students will receive an iPad just before half term to assist them in their learning They will be allowed to bring that learning device home No games

Aims of tablet eLearning 1:1 scheme’s primary focus is to assist: students shape their own learning

You still have books, you still have teachers, you still have written assessed work. What can you do in the middle to improve outcomes? iPads can assist students: find information, formulate ideas, collaborate etc etc BEFORE the final piece of work

Students have choice over the activities they do in my lessons Students have choice over the activities they do in my lessons Students have different learning goals in the same class Students have different learning goals in the same class Students have some choice over the learning goals they have to achieve Students have some choice over the learning goals they have to achieve Students have choice over resources to use Students have choice over resources to use Students choose where to learn Students choose where to learn Students have to negotiate with each other to decide on the direction of the learning Students have to negotiate with each other to decide on the direction of the learning Students choose how to present their findings Students choose how to present their findings Students make suggestions to me about what they do next Students make suggestions to me about what they do next I act as tutor to small groups/individuals: I act as tutor to small groups/individuals:

How can the iPad assist? Students have choice over the activities they do in my lessons Students have choice over the activities they do in my lessons Students have different learning goals in the same class Students have different learning goals in the same class Students have some choice over the learning goals they have to achieve Students have some choice over the learning goals they have to achieve Students have choice over resources to use Students have choice over resources to use Students choose where to learn Students choose where to learn Students have to negotiate with each other to decide on the direction of the learning Students have to negotiate with each other to decide on the direction of the learning Students choose how to present their findings Students choose how to present their findings Students make suggestions to me about what they do next Students make suggestions to me about what they do next I act as tutor to small groups/individuals: I act as tutor to small groups/individuals: = personalisation, choice and voice By providing lesson resources & learning outcomes online students can tackle activities in an order they choose, spending more time on what they feel they need to, continually checking what they need to do next. They can personalise the context of that learning, consolidate understanding and extend their knowledge. They can take their learning outside of the classroom and still have access to resources. Students can use technology to collaborate on activities, both within and outside of the classroom. They can use technology (or not) to present their understanding in a manner which suits their learning style best. Allowing students to work independently means that teachers can work with small groups and assist their particular needs, continually checking understanding.

ALWAYS IN CASEKEEP IN BAGHEALTHY DIGITAL LIFESTYLE

Remember: We provide you with the paid Apps you need!

Parents – you can view homework…. chestertoncc.edmodo.com

How do I gain access? Ask your child to login and give you your access code Then – register as a parent at chestertoncc.edmodo.com

After logging in… View their homework assignments

Parents – you can view work and teacher feedback…. SEESAW iOS and Andriod App

You can view photographs of their work and teacher feedback You will receive a letter home soon with access details

Office / Online All students have an account. If they login to Office online they can use (and download!) Microsoft Office free of charge for their time at Chesterton.