BETT 2012 Stand K16

We've just announced our BETT 2012 Theatre Programme.

Visit us on stand K16: the handheld theatre

All the presentations are hands on sessions.

Presented by Joe Moretti - Apple Distinguished Educator.

Session 1 - GarageBand on iPad, music for everyone.

GarageBand on iPad is a revelation for the music classroom for both Primary and Secondary alike. In this hands on demo Joe Moretti will take you through creating music on this innovative application.

Session 2 - The Digital Backpack

Joe Moretti demonstrates how the iPad works across the curriculum for Literacy, Maths, History, Drama, Art and Music. This is an interactive demonstration: experience iPad in the classroom for yourself !

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Presented by Andrew Rhodes - Apple Distinguished Educator.

Session 1 -Experience Science on the iPad – Primary and Secondary

In this hands on session explore apps to support both the primary and secondary science curriculums. With an opportunity to experience some of the great peripherals becoming available such as a wireless microscope, which provide data logging and microscopy on the iPad.

Session 2 - ePub and the iPad

ePub is a great format for creating and consuming content for the whole curriculum on the iPad. Explore different methods for creating ePub documents on the iPad itself, as well as ways to deploy created content to a class set of devices. In the presentation you will create an ePub book and share it with your neighbour !

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Presented by Julian Coultas - Apple Distinguished Educator.

Session 1 - Planning and presenting on the iPad in the classroom

This session will explore the range of apps and approaches to using the iPad for planning and presenting in the classroom. It is aimed at both primary and secondary teachers.

Session 2 - Capturing Learning on the iPad and iPod touch

This session will explore how video on the iPad and the iPod touch can be used creatively to capture learning. We will be demonstrating how iMovie combined with other apps can create leaning outcomes far beyond traditional video projects. This session is appropriate for both primary and secondary teachers.

Handheld in Education

Rapidly becoming a dominating force in technology, Handheld devices are changing the landscape we work, play and learn in.

Learners are demanding more of the technology they use not just in raw processing power but the ability to freely access information whenever and wherever they feel the need.

This is not to say that hand held device’s will replace conventional laptop or desktop computer’s in anyway but instead compliment them by allowing learners access to information and creation tools when away from these existing technologies.

The combination of instant on, information anywhere and simple to use creation tools means handheld learning can happen anywhere: The classroom, the dining room table or out on a field trip. The important part is not the portability but the ability for the learner to connect, communicate, collaborate, and create using tools that are readily at hand and intuitive to them.

You might be thinking by this point, great but how would this fit into my classroom or teaching style? Well here are some examples that I have personally witnessed:
   

• A child can take notes using a basic text editor app on their mobile phone or tablet device whilst on a field trip for later use in creating a presentation back at school.

• A student is struggling to understand a science concept and so searches online to find a video clip or podcast that further explains it through visual media.

• Student’s create a set of flash cards or revision note’s in the style of a presentation that they can then email home to view on their own hand held devices or computer.

• Student’s film video using their mobile phone’s or other camera equipped device and edit it directly on the device or transfer it to a computer for editing. The resulting video is uploaded to the VLE for peer review and their class mates to learn from.

• During a geography lesson a child want’s to understand more about costal erosion and so uses the instant internet access they have to go online and find articles, video clips and podcasts about it. They also use the built in map’s app to view these affected area’s on satellite imagery.

Making the decision as to how handheld learning fit’s into you’re establishment is a difficult task but AT Computer’s can offer consultancy, setup, training and a full custom solution to any project.

So why not give our education team a call on 01684 291112 for a free discussion about your needs.

Learning with iPod Touch

Learning with iPod Touch

‘Learning with iPod Touch’ is a practical course that shows you how to get the most from your iPod Touch as an educator.

Best of all - you get to keep the iPod Touch at the end of the course!

Learning with iPod Touch can be either a 1 day or 2 day course. 

http://www.learning-central.org/Learning_with_iPod_Touch.html

Frustrated with how your Macs access the wider School network

Are you frustrated with how your Macs access the wider School network?

AT Computers Professional Services are able to perform a FREE audit of your Apple system, spending time with both Tutors and IT Services to discuss how the Apple Macs can be best integrated into the School network.

Once the audit has taken place we can provide a range of Services all designed to help create a seamless environment for both Tutors, Pupils and IT Staff. These Services include:

• On-site, telephone and remote support • Integration and deployment • Training and Certification • Hardware repairs

Call our Education Team on 01684 291112 to discuss a free audit.

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AT Computers Limited are an Apple Solution Expert for Education. We are hand picked by Apple for our proven expertise in Education. We can help you maximise your technology investment and stay focused on improving student learning.

With our vast experience of supporting Education institutions, we can work with you to craft your ideal technology solution. Our expertise covers all aspects of the creative use of technology in the classroom - such as video, music and photography.

With in-depth technical knowledge and years of industry experience, we offer comprehensive implementation and integration services within education. We realise the importance of engaging and inspiring students within the classroom and the Mac provides the ideal platform to deliver an exciting curriculum involving multimedia, animation and podcasting. We complement the innovative hardware and software with a wide range of Apple technology training for educators, students and support staff.