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 Vanualevu
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 experiences faced during
the workshop facilitation and also the outcome
achieved after each session.
AQEP sponsored the tour. The team consisted of
the Director Primary Education, Mr Takali, and Matai Tagicaki. The tour began on
the 30th
of September and the Itinerary was as follows:
1. Nausori Airport to Labasa Airport – 30/9/15
2. Labasa Airport to Northpole Hotel
3. Hotel to Labasa Education office – Session 1 with Macuata Head
teachers, 30/9/15.
4. 2nd
Session – Taveuni, 1/10/15
5. 3rd
Session – Savusavu, 2/10/15
6. 4th
Session – Labasa, Bua Teachers, 2/10/15
7. Labasa to Nausori airport, 3/10/15.
OBJECTIVE

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 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)
 Fiji APTUS program progress
 Conclusion.

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METHODOLOGY
 There were three centers arranged for the workshops; Labasa Education
Office, Savusavu Education Office and Bucalevu College on Taveuni.
 The Macuata and Bua Head Teachers attended the Labasa center on
Wednesday and Friday. The Taveuni schools attended the Bucalevu College
Center and Savusavu and Natewa Bay schools attended the Savusavu
Center workshops.
 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.
 Training produced a motivated, embracing and confident group of
educators.

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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.
 An Education Officer for each district to be trained for further consultation
and upgrade.

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