Mobile learning blog
Through our ongoing series of mobile learning forums we regularly meet and consult with educators across the spectrum of education from Primary right through to HE. This blog provides a range of useful links to help you explore Apple mobile devices in a teaching & learning context. Please continue to e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Deployment
iOS 5 Education - Deployment Guide
Learn how to deploy and support iOS devices in an education environment. This guide is designed for those responsible for the deployment of iOS devices, from IT leadership to implementors. It highlights best practices and considerations relevant to deploying and supporting iOS devices in education environments. Much of the content is US-centric but still very useful: Download PDF
Getting Started with Apple iOS
A guide for using iPad, iPod touch, and iTunes for K-12 teaching and learning: Download PDF
Education Resources
http://www.apple.com/uk/education/resources/
http://www.apple.com/uk/education/ipad/
http://www.learningintouch.com/
Education Apps
http://www.apple.com/education/apps/
http://www.apple.com/ipad/apps-for-ipad/
http://www.capita-sims.co.uk/sims-app-apple-android
http://www.ipadineducation.co.uk/
http://www.tme.ie/
Coding & Creating Apps
http://twolivesleft.com/Codea/
http://www.runrev.com/solutions/k-12-high-school/case-study-high-school-uk/
http://www.makeanapp.info/
Configuration Profiles & Device Management
iOS Configuration Utility: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1465
http://www.apple.com/uk/support/lionserver/profilemanager/
http://www.apple.com/ipad/business/integration/mdm/
Wiki Server & WebDAV
Wiki Server provides an easy to use environment to empower collaboration in the classroom.
WebDAV is the technology used to save documents to your school server.
See: http://www.apple.com/macosx/server/
More Great Links & Blogs
http://sirkenrobinson.com/skr/
http://www.heppell.net/
http://www.cloudlearn.net/
http://www.digitalgeography.co.uk/
http://www.scoop.it/t/ipads-in-special-ed
http://www.applenuggets.com/
http://edtechteacher.org/index.php/teaching-technology/mobile-technology-apps/ipad-as
iTunes U
The largest collection of eduational resources on the internet:
http://www.apple.com/education/itunes-u/
If you have information you’d like to share with this group or If you have further questions, please get in touch.
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Apple Mobile Learning Forum
Mobile Learning Forum
Featuring iOS 5 & Lion Server
Create great content, discover latest iPad apps for education and learn how to manage & deploy iOS devices in school.
Wednesday 7th December 4 to 6 pm
Solutions inc. Apple Premium Reseller Store
11 The Maltings Shopping Centre. St Albans. AL1 3NL
The last of our forums for 2011, this session will be packed with useful information gathered through our ongoing involvement in iPad deployments across the education spectrum; primary, secondary & HE - state and independent. We are keen to share our experience and continue to learn about your aspirations as educators. We are also thrilled that Christian from The eLearning Centre in Luton will be speaking about the great work they are doing as an Apple Regional Training Centre.
Space is limited, so please e-mail me by return to reserve your seat. If you'd like any further information in advance, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Lee Bolger
Education Advisor
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Luton RTC
eLearning Luton
Regional Training Centre
About the centre
Our aim is to provide an informal environment where teachers and technicians can explore Apple technologies regardless of experience or expertise. We host regular hands-on workshops where teachers learn to use technologies to enhance creativity in the classroom, right across the curriculum. Our own staff host most sessions, but we also invite teachers and technicians with specialist skills to present and run workshops throughout the year across all of the following subjects:
• Mobile Learning
• Podcasting for Primary teachers
• Podcasting for Secondary teachers
• Stop-frame Animation
• Music technology
• Advanced Video & Music Production
• Server & Network Administration
• Mac & Windows integration
Download our new PDF introducing our team of three Apple Distinguished Educators
Listings
To find future events and to book online visit: http://www.solutions-inc.co.uk/luton
For more information visit the eLearning website: http://www.luton.gov.uk/elearning
Recent events
Monday 16th March, Apple Destinguished Educator, Andrew Rhodes ran a series of music sessions throughout the day. The sessions were fully booked and the feedback was excellent.
Can't find what you're looking for?
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0844 8751 610
Brighton and Hove RTC
Brighton & Hove
Regional Training Centre
About the centre
Our aim is to provide an informal environment where teachers and technicians can explore Apple technologies regardless of experience or expertise. We host regular hands-on workshops where teachers learn to use technologies to enhance creativity in the classroom, right across the curriculum. Our own staff host most sessions, but we also invite teachers and technicians with specialist skills to present and run workshops throughout the year across all of the following subjects:
• Mobile Learning
• Podcasting for Primary teachers
• Podcasting for Secondary teachers
• Stop-frame Animation
• Music technology
• Advanced Video & Music Production
Listings:
18th January 2012
Launch Event with Apple Distinguished Educator Oscar Stringer
We are pleased to personally invite you to the launch of the new Apple Regional Training Centre for Education at the Brighton & Hove AMEX Stadium.
An exciting opportunity to discover how Mac and iPad are being used in education. Apple Distinguished Educator Oscar Stringer will be running hands-on creativity & mobility workshops and exploring how these topics can have an impact on teaching and learning.
Please confirm your attendance by email to Jo Robson:
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Recent events
Thursday 1st July; Guest trainer and Apple Distinguished Educator, Oscar Stringer hosted an animation workshop with primary teachers and students from various local schools. One student summed up the afternoon: "This is the best lesson we've ever had". Everyone got hands-on and learned to create stop frame animation movies using I-can-animate software. Centre Manager, Sarah Miller, has already arranged follow up sessions at Hillside and Cardinal Newman and is available to bring similar workshops to your school.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Contact Education Advisor, Marc Bernard: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
0844 8751 610
Hampshire RTC
Wildern School
Regional Training Centre
About the centre
Our aim is to provide an informal environment where teachers and technicians can explore Apple technologies regardless of experience or expertise. We host regular hands-on workshops where teachers learn to use technologies to enhance creativity in the classroom, right across the curriculum. Our own staff host most sessions, but we also invite teachers and technicians with specialist skills to present and run workshops throughout the year across all of the following subjects:
• Mobile Learning
• Podcasting for Primary teachers
• Podcasting for Secondary teachers
• Stop-frame Animation
• Music technology
• Advanced Video & Music Production
• Server & Network Administration
• Mac & Windows integration
Listings
For latest information and to book online, visit the school website: http://www.wildern.hants.sch.uk/applertc
Recent Events
Tuesday 13th July, our guest tutor was Julian Coultas, an Apple Distinguished Educator with many years experience at running workshops that are both fun and informative. Julian ran two hands-on introductory movie making workshops where teachers learned a variety of techniques to create great looking movies. Some teachers created student revision resources and others were preparing for an end of year music video project. More than 30 teachers attended and everyone left feeling motivated and enthusiastic.
Tuesday 2nd March, Apple distinguished Educator, Joe Moretti ran a series of sessions throughout the day featuring the use of iLife throughout the curriculum. In the afternoon an audience of music teachers learnt about Garageband. During the evening session we were joined by the entire leadership team at Wildern School and approximately 30 teachers from schools throughout the region. The feedback was excellent.
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