Yasawa aptus tablet workshop report

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Quality Education for Change, Peace and Progress

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APTUS and UBSLATE

WORKSHOP

for Teachers in Yasawa By Matai Tagicaki

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CONTENT

1.0 Introduction - Page 3

2.0 Objective - Page 4

3.0 Content - Page 5

4.0 Methodology - Page 6

5.0 Outcomes - Page 7

6.0 Recommendation - Page 8




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INTRODUCTION

This report will reflect the workshop we facilitated

at Yaqeta Village School.

The team consisted of the Director Primary

Education, Mr Takali, Divisional Education Officer

Western Mr Albert Wise and Matai Tagicaki. The tour began on the 7th of October

and the Itinerary was as follows:

1. Quality House to Trans International Nadi – 7/10/15

2. Trans International Hotel to Port Denarau – 8/10/15

3. Port Denarau to Yaqeta Island

4. Yaqeta Island to Port Denarau

10/10/15

5. Port Denarau to Capricorn

6. Capricorn to Suva 11/10/15




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OBJECTIVE

Explain ICT in Education

Define M Learning

Understand the changes introduced

by digital Learning

Identify effective teaching methods Using Digital learning devices.

Combine Aptus and M learning devices to create a dynamic learning

environment

Develop an appreciation for digital devices as effective learning tools.




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CONTENT

UBSLATE Tablet Specification

– I highlighted the basic

specification of the tablet for

user knowledge.

The use of UBSLATE Tablet

for Educational Purposes –

The Tablet android is an

interactive/interface electronic device.

Defining ICT in Education - universal access to education, equity in education, the

delivery of quality learning and teaching, teachers’ professional development and more

efficient education management, governance and administration.

(http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/themes/icts/ )

What is M learning? - Mobile devices are not just telephones but also include

laptops, tablets, iPads, iPods and any electronic device that has the capability of

interface and interactive software

• What is the APTUS mobile learning digital device - Aptus is a learning mobile device designed to create classrooms without walls; have educational information that is up to date available anywhere around the world creating an equitable environment for education.

The creators of APTUS – Commonwealth of learning (COL)




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Fiji APTUS program progress

Conclusion.

METHODOLOGY

The main training center was Yaqeta Village School. A total of 6 school

heads attended the training and they were –

Yaqeta Village school

Bukama Primary School

Bouwaqa Primary School

Ratu Namasi Primary School

Ratu Meli Primary School

Nasomolevu Primary School

After the Training each school heads were presented their students Tablets

to take back with them.

The workshop was divided into four stages; Powerpoint Presentation and

Tablet Familiarisation, use of the APTUS device (participation), Conclusion

and Q & A time.




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OUTCOMES

Tablets were Distributed to recipients

Teachers are familiar with the proper

use and safe keep of the device.

Appreciation of the capacity and

capabilities of the learning digital

device.

Awareness and use of the APTUS

device as a complimentary tool for the Tablet as teaching and learning

tools.

Distribution of content material to teachers for future references and

school PD program.

Increase popularity and demand for

the tablet and APTUS devices for rural

and remote schools, because of the

opportunities they offer.

Hands on approach increased

confidence in using the digital

devices.




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Training produced a motivated, embracing and confident group of

educators.

RECOMMENDATION

Each session to be increased to a whole day instead of just three hours.

Follow up to visit each schools instead of clusters.

The purchase of APTUS devices to compliment the UBSLATE Tablets.

Continuous training.

HANDING OVER TABLET DEVICES TO SCHOOL HEADS.



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