School+Case+Studies

=School Case Studies=

Brighton Grammar School
Brighton Grammar School have given year 10 students the opportunity to create a Maths App for Year 3. media type="youtube" key="uPV35Qz_YmI" height="349" width="425"

Redland College Qld
[|Redlands Qld] give some reasons here for their decision to use iPads in teaching and learning.
 * iPad's compact size, ease of transportability and design means it can be used in almost any learning situation
 * long battery life will allow it to be used all day at school without recharging
 * it is instantly on, simple to use and manage, and very easy to read
 * files are automatically saved and can be stored in the ‘cloud’ and shared in various ways
 * the operating system and apps promote collaboration
 * the level of interactivity and highly diverse modes of use will support innovative learning opportunities not possible with other forms of ICT.
 * In essence, the iPad is the ideal device for anywhere anytime learning.

For these and other reasons, we have selected the iPad as the best tool for 1-to-1 ICT access at Redlands College. It should be noted, however, that the iPad is not meant to be a replacement for specialist laptop or desktop computers in schools (nor homes), so other forms of ICT will still be available.



Another advantage of this method for achieving 1-to-1 ICT access, unlike 1-to-1 laptop programmes, is that the iPad will not replicate nor directly impact on family decisions about ICT purchases. The parent survey indicated families have already invested in ICT: all respondents had a family computer and 88% of respondents have more than one household computer. iPads connect with any modern Windows and Mac computer using [|iTunes] (which is free).

Ringwood North Primary School - Epic Citadel Challenge
The Epic Citadel Challenge involved educators and students collaborating to create a digital story based on the Epic Citadel environment and then sharing the story and reflections globally.
 * [[image:http://www.ipadsforeducation.vic.edu.au/userfiles/images/Ringwood%20student%20writting.jpeg width="400" height="300"]] || Teachers at Ringwood North Primary School created [|Epic Citadel Challenge].

The Epic Citadel app is an 82.2Mb free download where players navigate in a dynamic fantasy setting, exploring the world, from the bridge overlooking the river to the mysterious cathedral at the centre of town. The Epic Citadel app is available for the iPhone, latest iPod touches and iPad.

Adam Brice, Deputy Principal at Ringwood Primary School was responsible for this project. He has information about this and some of the other ipad relating learning on his website []. There is a link on this website to the Epic Citadel project to which Adam would welcome other interested schools for the next iteration. ||

Kansas Elementary Classrooms, USA
[|Kansas Elementary Classrooms] (video) highlights the ways elementary students in Lansing Kansas, USA are using iPads and iPod Touches.

The Webb School of Knoxville, U.S
Jim Manikas, Director of Technology at The Webb School of Knoxville discusses iPads in his school. [] media type="custom" key="9871065"