Tablet Integration

So far the use of our tablets has been off and on. We have had some issues regarding different log on states and, before the new server was installed, very slow speeds.

I was asked to compile a list of uses by the Headmistress, I don't think the following is too bad currently, given the restrictions also detailed.

Highfield Tablet Use 12/13 I have put together these notes now, they are not very explicit but 

I have made progress with the tablets but it has been slow. The issues surrounding the set up and server issue affected the tablets and i think peoples perception. The fact that the signal is also poor in the discovery room has also hampered their use as I would have had them out much more, as would XX

Science - Research about a subject using the internet. BBC bitesize and learning clips websites have been used. We set up an example for an open morning. 

ICT - all classes Y1 - 6 have used the tablets to take photos, explore google maps and get used to the touch interface. I have used them in club to take photos and videos that we would some day like to edit, once XX finish the server install and put the video editing software back onto the computers. I have also used the tablets with Y1 to practice the control of the tablet, playing movements based games and trying typing practice. I did a lesson with Year 2 and 3 on finding information. Using the tablets to explore web pages and share information with others in the class. 

Y2 - Intended to use the tablets to research their topic, using a website about the great fire of london. I think connection issues might have affected this pre-server update.

Y3 - used the tablets to find information about characters in the WITW story, navigating web pages.

Y4 - have used the tablets to find out information about a range of topics, searching the internet for useful pages. I would like to use for more, problems occurred pre-server update regarding a steady signal. 

Y5 - Sarah tried to use the tablets for times tables lessons, did not look at them before lesson and was not able to use them. 

Y6 - used the tablets and the maps to use co-ordinates as part of their geography work with Nicola. 

Girls have used the tablets in homework club fairly often, being able to research their work and on many occasions access their ICT work that they wished to continue with.