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How the use of the iPad changed the pedagogy of a Design & Technology project

By David Andrews on 13 June 2012, 09:10am | iPads, iPods & Apps

This blog post is going to examine how the iPad was used to improve the pedagogy of a Design & Technology project, and allow child initiated learning by motivating the children to discover new skills and knowledge through project based learning.

The ultimate aim of the controllable vehicle project, and use of the iPads, was to get the children to become more responsible for their own learning and not rely on the step by step instructions that I used to provide at the start of each lesson in previous years.

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David Andrews

David Andrews

I've been teaching for 7 years, for the past 6 years I've been teaching at Spring Cottage Primary School, teaching in Year 6. This is my first attempt at blogging. As a self confessed Apple fanatic, I want to write how handheld devices (iPads and iPods) can be successfully used in a primary school. I want to share how I think this technology can change teaching and learning across the curriculum. I want to inspire and encourage the teachers I work with to take a chance and think outside of their comfort zone and embrace this new technology. In addition, I'd like to share the apps which would be effective in the classroom. By writing these blogs and our school's 'iPad Journey'.

Website: mrandrewsonline.blogspot.co.uk Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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