Our school has been approved through 21st Century Learning funding to run a pilot study with a class set of iPads!
In a nutshell, a cohort of students taking Grade 9 Applied Math and English, of which some have exceptionalities, will be given the opportunity to use iPads in a cross-curricular effort. The students' attendance and achievement will be measured before, during and after the use of the iPads.
So the question is....does technology make learning easier, more efficient or more motivating?
There have been widespread claims to this effect.
We will find out with our pilot study. Our students and staff will complete a survey that addresses the ease, efficiency and motivation issues.
Either way, it is my opinion that ease and efficiency should not be the leading criteria for advocating and implementing computer technology in schools. I assert that to produce more meaningful learning, computer technologies need to be designed according to sound learning theories and pedagogy.
Thanks for reading. Looking forward to your comments. Happy Family Day tomorrow!
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