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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.