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Reaching All Learners (iPad) (Group C)
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Braeside School
Braeside Place Aberdeen AB15 United KingdomDescription
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