1. iPads 7th yr
Wednesday 31st August 2016

2. What has worked well?
Electronic version of notes, past papers and mark schemes
Work stored centrally and accessible at all times
Greater ease of communication with staff
Easy to personalise notes
Research and storage of research available at all times
Improving digital skills
Able to use the advanced features of the iPad

3. What are the issues? Distraction - gaming, social media
The different skill levels among both students and staff
Some students do not like using technology - prefer pen and paper. Use both!!
The use of technology compliments not replaces traditional learning and revision

4. What did last year's parent and student surveys say?
Mixed reaction, some very positive, some saw positives and negatives, some only saw a few benefits
What were the positives? Better organised, more ownership of notes, easy to research, good communication with staff and sharing work, iPad well integrated with normal learning strategies and good motivation levels.
What did the negative group say? Easily distracted, preferred pen and paper, some relied too much on the device, didn't incorporate good study practice alongside the technology.

5. Conclusions
An iPad can bring great benefit but it won't do the work for you!
Sit down and discuss the advantages and any disadvantages of the iPad - make changes to your work and study routines if needed
We need to continue to work in partnership student, parent and school to get the best out of the device

6. Online safety and security
BT line filtered and monitored by Apple approved company iTeach
Devices are monitored by a profile that we install
We get a daily notification of all apps downloaded and will respond where there is an e safety concern
A notification about deleting our management profile or downloading a virtual private network (VPN) - is a serious breach of your AUP