Reaching All Learners (iPad) (Group C)

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Reaching All Learners (iPad) (Group C)

By Aberdeen City Council - Building Capacity Team

Date and time

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 12:30 - 15:30 GMT

Location

Braeside School

Braeside Place Aberdeen AB15 United Kingdom

Description

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL – EDUCATION, CULTURE & SPORT

CPD Programme 2014–2015

Reaching All Learners (iPad) (Group C)

Focus Area: Learning and Teaching Methodologies CODE No. LTM/14/CL/26

Council Values:

Which of the valuesis this event linked to?

Fostering a workplace where every employee is valued and given the opportunity to play a full part; Raising performance to a higher standard; Delivering modern, effective, efficient and accessible services to the people of Aberdeen.

Professional Standards:

Which elements of the new GTCS Professional Standards is the event linked to?

SFR 2.1.4, SFR 3.1.3, SFR 3.2.1 SFR 3.3.1 SFR 2.1.3 SFR 3.1.1

SFR=Standards for Full Registration; SCLPL – Standard for Career Long Professional Learning; SLM=Standards for Leadership & Management

Content:

What skills and/or knowledge will the event cover?

Participants learn how Apple technology can support all learners, including those with visual, auditory, motor and learning disabilities. They’ll also learn to use built- in Apple tools that provide students full access to the curriculum.

Individual participant requirements:

–An activated iPad.

–The latest version of iOS on the activated device

–The iPad must have the latest version of iOS and the following apps downloaded from the App Store: iBooks, iTunes U, Pages, and Keynote.

– Basic iOS navigation and usage skills

– Optional: Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic

– Your device iTunes Store account (device AppleID and password) and an individual email account.

Expected Outcomes:

What can I, and ultimately the young people I work with, gain as a result of me attending this event?

Outcomes for this workshop include:

  • Match the features and tools of Apple technologies with the needs of all learners
  • Design experiences that scaffold and personalise learning, and empower learners
  • Discover Apple learning resources that support Special Education content and standards

Event Co-ordinator:

Charlie Love, Learning Technologies Team

Training Provider:

XMA

Max. no. of participants:

20

Min. no. of participants:

10

Target Personnel:

Primary and Secondary Teachers

Date(s)

Times

Venue

Fri 14th November 2014

12:30 - 15:30

Braeside School

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