1. Practice and problem based learning (PPbl)
Enhancing student learning through the use of iPads for teaching
Ruth Gill and Anni Hollings 7/7/16

2. PPBL 3 year project – Year one
Aims:
Increase student participation in learning
Transforming teaching practice
Raise attainment and increase employability prospects
How?
Range of internal training events
Flipped classroom
Tutor as facilitator
Started in November

3. Why ipad? Observed in practice with sixth form students
Recommended by tutors/teachers
World renowned product

4. Transforming teaching and learning
60 ipads purchased
30 hdmi connectors for device portability
4 Apple training days (January to June)
Learning Technologist
training sessions
NearPod training
by internal academic
L Tech – group and one to one training

5. strengths
Responsive, credible technology
Portability
Adjustable for inclusivity
Not expensive
Creates learning communities in class using technology
No where to hide!

6. Weaknesses
Apple product – ‘buy in’
Not always compatible
Connectivity difficult in large groups
Need external trainers
Not everyone has an iPad
Different generation iPads have a different visual experience for the user

7. Increase staff capabilities and competence
opportunities
Increase staff capabilities and competence
Challenge to traditional teaching strategies
Increase PPBL engagement
Student creation of
professional resources
Apps shared with external partners
Working with other Faculties
Traditional teaching strategies – change in the physical environment as a result of PPBL

8. threats
Staff have different training needs
Progress is varied
Time constraints of staff
Students and staff become
frustrated
We need to be ahead
of HE competitors

9. What training has taken place?
General introduction to ipad including camera work, ibooks, iTunesU
Specific Apps including:
dvPrompter, Showbie, iMovie,
Chatterkid, Tellgami,
Spark Video

10. So What Now?
Investment – staff time and resources
Staff development – creating Digital Faculty Champions
Student feedback – capturing the learning and engagement for analysis
University Commitment – wider IT developments to incorporate a
range of technology

11. Project Feedback Students Staff Enjoyed a change in teaching activity
Want more opportunities for participation and time to research using the technology in class
“…the training was highly valuable.”
“…more ongoing support as I develop my skills.”
“…work with clusters of staff to build on what we have learnt so far.”
“loved the training and built my confidence in using the technology.”

12. Question time