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Effective ICT? Easy as Apple Pie
Latest Newsletter 8th April 2012 : http://eepurl.com/k3mvH
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An Open “Letter” to Educators

Super and intelligent start for a debate - try this with students.
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iPad in Education

iPad in Education: Students at Jefferson Christian Academy were surprised (today) with news they will be getting an iPad next year.

http://www.johnarudkin.net/resources/JCA-students-to-get-iPads-in-2013.mp4

See: EduBlog for more on iPads in Education
http://eastjefferson.myfoxal.com/news/schools/108842-jca-students-get-ipads-2013.

I’m sure this story about iPads in Education will be updated and unfold. As schools around the world, the USA (and a small number in the UK), it seems that many have argued the pros and cons of bringing technologies such as iPads into the classroom………..See: EduBlog for more on iPads in Education
………If you want to know the arguements for and against new technology in education, call me.
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Rasperry Pi

The Raspberry Pi is a tiny computer with no keyboard, monitor or case that sells for £22 or thereabouts. The possibilityies for this little gem are mind-blowing, but in schools it could become a wonderful platform for programming.

Web developer Chris Cross looks at how easy it is to set up, browse the web and write code

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The arrival of Raspberry Pi needs to cause a "ripple" in education. In the late 80s, early 90s Design and Technology really took off in some schools. Some? Well yes, because Design and Technology grew out of Craft Design and Technology (Woodwork and Metalwork to the really ancient!), and it was a really innovative subject, with Control alongside Graphics and Realisation. At its core? Design (I was a Design Educator amd teacher before I got into ICT and local Government). So why didn't the Technology component take off then? Well it did....whereever a teacher was either skilled, knowledgeable or willing to learn. A lot of money was spent. Still, it faltered because it was taught by people who often resorted to "step-by-step" instruction instead of inspiration and creativity. There simply weren't the skills around.
So, along comes Raspberry Pi. My feeling is that it may meet the same issues. The teachers to teach the skills need to be confident, keen, ready..... I suspect (listening for any noise at all) they will not be, but I look forward to that all kicking off. In my day organisations such as Nottingham Trent were leading in tech programmes. In the meantime, Raspberry Pi could end up as an expensive replacement for that (also very expensive) Powerpoint regurgitation you referred to! Poor teaching could well turn more future programmers off, than on.
That "ripple" by the way, should be excitement.
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IMPORTANT QUESTIONS?

Education has led, education has also followed. Now, education can use the rapid advances in technology to unlock the world….can’t we?

Shouldn’t we ask why we are not using technology of today to prepare citizens of tomorrow?

What is happening to the world the current school pupils will be “the norm”? One thing we can be sure about.

Change. We are “On the Brink” is so many ways…………..

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Modern Technology of today COSTS LESS to own, run, support…it is more flexible, mobile, easy to use. No matter who you are.

The individual can leverage the power on offer, no matter who, no matter where, no matter when. This has to be the dream for education.

Changes should be happening right now, and you should see that as tangible, a churning of new and exciting ways to do things. Everyone the right to demand the most relevant technologies for today……….and it is easy to see where introducing sound and relevant technologies at an early age will prepare them for a future of accelerated changes. The citizens of the future, the school pupils of today have to have the where-with-all (confidence and analytical skills) to embrace this change positively.

You do not need to suspend belief to see the possibilities……. they are staring everyone in the face.

Let us show you how you can unlock the potential of todays modern ICT in your organisation or institution……..