This document provides information about an independent school in Scotland that is introducing a one-to-one iPad program for its students. The school has around 100 students aged 5-17. It discusses concerns about the iPads, such as cost, battery life, and size for younger students. It also outlines the school's teacher training program which focuses on when and how to appropriately integrate the iPads into lessons across subjects. The goal of the program is to use technology to create personalized, accessible lessons that prepare students for a future where technology will continue to be prevalent in their lives and careers.
16. Languages Outcome
Having explored and analysed the
features of spoken language, I can
use these, adopting an appropriate
register to suit my purpose and
audience.
17. Technologies Outcome
I enhance my learning by applying
my ICT skills in different learning
contexts across the curriculum.
18. Social Studies Outcome
I can discuss the motives of those
involved in a significant turning
point in the past and assess the
consequences it had then and since.
24. Concerns
• Cost
• Battery lifetime and run-time concerns
• Size and weight for younger users
• Time to set up and take down
• Difficulty of moving laptop sets up and
down stairs
25. Concerns
• Tiny keyboard
• No “real” word processor
• No connection to projectors
• Risk of loss
34. Is there any possible non-
apocalyptic scenario in which
technology is less prevalent in our
culture in 2029 than in 2011?
35. We are already teaching the great-
grandparents of the 22nd century.
36. Parent Demographics
Above-average
disposable income Many already using
smartphones
Business-oriented
High expectations of
Professional careers
school’s reputation in
Early adopters of technology
technology