Innovate with iPad
Jun
17

Innovate with iPad

In this course participants will learn:

  • Pages, Keynote and Numbers as a workflow can provide students with remarkable opportunities to innovate in the way they learn

  • Specific features and tools can enhance explanation, understanding and recall

  • Effective use of iPad can inspire teaching and learning to improve practices

  • That combining elements from Pages, Numbers and Keynote, students become engaged and empowered to work in multi modal ways

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Jamf Teacher: Classroom Management Made Easy
Jun
11

Jamf Teacher: Classroom Management Made Easy

Learn how Jamf Teacher empowers educators to take control of their digital classrooms, keeping students focused and engaged. This session will explore key features, including restricting website access, managing Bluetooth settings, setting lesson templates, and controlling app usage to minimize distractions. Discover how Jamf Teacher seamlessly integrates with Apple Classroom to enhance your teaching experience and create a more structured, productive learning environment.

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Start Teaching With iPad - An introduction to learning & Teaching with iPad
May
29

Start Teaching With iPad - An introduction to learning & Teaching with iPad

Come join us at Strangford Integrated College for an exciting event where you'll discover the endless possibilities of incorporating iPad into your teaching methods. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, this event will provide you with valuable insights and practical tips on how to enhance your teaching experience using iPad. Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your classroom!

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Liverpool Apple Professional Leadership Academy
May
19

Liverpool Apple Professional Leadership Academy

The Leadership Academy is a hands-on course that explores the best approaches to embedding technology within Education. Attendees will build better Digital Strategies and enhance their leadership skills within the context of leading digital change.

On top of this, each individual school will leave the course with practical ideas that they can begin to action straight away.

  • Explore Leadership Principals that promote continuous innovation

  • Collaborate with fellow leaders to develop new insights and creative solutions

  • Actively enhance Digital Strategies

  • Get hands on with new Apple technology / apps

  • Upskill key members of your educational organisation to support technological change

During the session, you will work along Apple Professional Specialists to plan to implement change in relation to a digital change you would like to implement bespoke to your school.

Big Ideas that previous schools have mastered

  • Embedding Al into Teaching and Leaming

  • Improving Creative uses of Technology

  • Furthering the use of iPad across the curriculum

  • Reducing Teacher workload via devices

  • Building a more sustainable Digital Strategy

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Apple Teacher - Part 2
Mar
18

Apple Teacher - Part 2

Apple Teacher is a free professional development programme from Apple that introduces the basics of using iPad, explores productivity with Pages, Keynote and Numbers and then creativity with iMovie and GarageBand.

Over the two half-days, this course will work through all six ‘badges’ of Apple Teacher, enabling the attendee to gain their Apple teacher recognition by the end of the second workshop.

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Amplifying Creativity with iPad
Mar
11

Amplifying Creativity with iPad

In this course participants will learn how:

  • Technology can support a creative learning process leading to high performance in the classroom

  • Specific apps and tools can enhance creativity, problem solving and critical thinking

  • Effective use of iPad can build creativity, critical thinking & problem solving which continue to be ranked amongst the most in-demand skills today and into the future

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Apple Teacher - Part 2
Feb
25

Apple Teacher - Part 2

Apple Teacher is a free professional development programme from Apple that introduces the basics of using iPad, explores productivity with Pages, Keynote and Numbers and then creativity with iMovie and GarageBand.

Over the two half-days, this course will work through all six ‘badges’ of Apple Teacher, enabling the attendee to gain their Apple teacher recognition by the end of the second workshop.

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iPad Accessibility Features to Support Inclusive Learning
Jan
29

iPad Accessibility Features to Support Inclusive Learning

In this course participants will learn how:

  • Technology can support a creative learning process leading to high performance in the classroom

  • Specific apps and tools can enhance creativity, problem solving and critical thinking

  • Effective use of iPad can build creativity, critical thinking & problem solving which continue to be ranked amongst the most in-demand skills today and into the future

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Getting Started with GarageBand
Dec
5

Getting Started with GarageBand

This event is for Primary School Music Leads who are interested in making use of GarageBand as part of their music curriculum but aren't sure where to start. We'll cover basic functionalities of GarageBand, common mistakes that can be made and how to avoid them, and also some basic ideas for how you can use GarageBand in the classroom.

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Apple Teacher - Part 1
Nov
26

Apple Teacher - Part 1

Apple Teacher is a free professional development programme from Apple that introduces the basics of using iPad, explores productivity with Pages, Keynote and Numbers and then creativity with iMovie and GarageBand.

Over the two half-days, this course will work through all six ‘badges’ of Apple Teacher, enabling the attendee to gain their Apple teacher recognition by the end of the second workshop.

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Design AR Escape Rooms - Cohort 1 (Copy)
Nov
7

Design AR Escape Rooms - Cohort 1 (Copy)

Welcome to Cohort 1 all about how to Design an AR Escape Room for iPad to be used with students. During this cohort we will delve into working with 3D modelling software, AI creations, and Augmented Reality, alongside creating engaging accountability files for student submissions as evidence to "escape". 

This cohort will kick off in November. By providing your email below you will receive the cohort overview with the dates of the workshops which will be fully online. Please be sure to choose only one session to attend. I will aim to record any sessions for those that miss, but you will only receive the recording via your email. Zoom links are to follow!

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Apple Teacher - Part 1
Nov
5

Apple Teacher - Part 1

Apple Teacher is a free professional development programme from Apple that introduces the basics of using iPad, explores productivity with Pages, Keynote and Numbers and then creativity with iMovie and GarageBand.

Over the two half-days, this course will work through all six ‘badges’ of Apple Teacher, enabling the attendee to gain their Apple teacher recognition by the end of the second workshop.

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Design AR Escape Rooms - Cohort 1
Nov
4

Design AR Escape Rooms - Cohort 1

Welcome to Cohort 1 all about how to Design an AR Escape Room for iPad to be used with students. During this cohort we will delve into working with 3D modelling software, AI creations, and Augmented Reality, alongside creating engaging accountability files for student submissions as evidence to "escape". 

This cohort will kick off in November. By providing your email below you will receive the cohort overview with the dates of the workshops which will be fully online. Please be sure to choose only one session to attend. I will aim to record any sessions for those that miss, but you will only receive the recording via your email. Zoom links are to follow!

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Transform RTC and Showbie
Sept
27

Transform RTC and Showbie

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore how you can use Showbie to showcase work for both internal monitoring and external validation. This session will look at developing the skills of schools leaders at all levels so they can best use Showbie and an iPad to celebrate the work that is going on in specific subjects. Ideal for those schools with upcoming OFSTED inspections, challenge partner or trust reviews.

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Creativity with iMovie & GarageBand
Jul
11

Creativity with iMovie & GarageBand

Develop your knowledge of iMovie and GarageBand on iPad as powerful and engaging teaching and learning tools while working towards achieving your iMovie and GarageBand badges for Apple Teacher.

The session is for educators and will include:

  • An overview and orientation of iMovie

  • Trimming and editing clips

  • Adding transitions, photos, text and titles

  • Using green screen

  • Creating trailers

  • An overview of GarageBand on iPad

  • Audio Recording - Projects

  • Apple Loops

  • Editing, Mixing and Sharing

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Introduction to iPad, Accessibility Tools and Apple Teacher
Jul
8

Introduction to iPad, Accessibility Tools and Apple Teacher

Experience how iPad’s inbuilt tools can be used as a powerful and engaging teaching and learning tool.

Find out about the Apple Teacher programme - a free professional learning programme designed to support and celebrate educators using Apple products for teaching and learning.

Learn about upcoming sessions to support you on your Apple Teacher journey.

The session is for educators and will include:

  • Introduction to iPad

  • Accessibility Tools

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Getting Started with GarageBand
Jun
27

Getting Started with GarageBand

This event will allow teachers and other educators to start to get to grips with the iPad app "GarageBand". We will cover how to start a new project, add some instruments and the basic functionality of this Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). We will also cover some ideas for initial lessons/schemes of work that you can cover with this app, and a chance to ask some questions to help you troubleshoot.

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Teaching with iPad and Explain Everything
Jun
13

Teaching with iPad and Explain Everything

Welcome to our online event where we dive into the exciting world of teaching with iPad and Explain Everything! Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their teaching skills using technology. Join us for a fun and interactive session filled with tips, tricks, and best practices for incorporating iPads and Explain Everything into your teaching toolkit. Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up your teaching game!

The session is being led by Alex Handy, Digital Creativity Lead for Castle Phoenix Trust. We have 6 schools, 3 secondary and 3 primary all using iPad and Explain Everything.

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Strategies for Success: Exploring Research-Based Approaches to School Improvement (PM)
Jun
6
AI

Strategies for Success: Exploring Research-Based Approaches to School Improvement (PM)

  • Barlow's Lane Liverpool, England, L9 9EH United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at Barlows Primary School for a half-day workshop designed for schools using (or interested in using) iPad to support teaching and learning.

At this event, you’ll explore how research-based approaches can be effectively integrated into a technology-rich environment, and used to support your school improvement strategy.

Location: Barlows Primary School, Barlows Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L9 9EH

Hear from Headteacher Stacey Feenan on how Barlows Primary has taken a pedagogy-first approach to their technology usage, and take part in a series of workshops presented by Abdul Chohan, VP of Learning at Showbie, including:

  • Developing High Quality Assessment: review Dylan Wiliams’ work on ‘minute-by-minute assessment’ and discuss best practices - including how to leverage real time data to inform next steps and planning.

  • Delivering Effective Feedback:: see how alignment of policy with Education Endowment Foundation recommendations supports the delivery of highly impactful feedback.

  • Leveraging Artificial Intelligence: participants will explore the advantages and risks of AI in the classroom. This session will provide practical examples that can be implemented without delay.

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Strategies for Success: Exploring Research-Based Approaches to School Improvement (AM)
Jun
6
AI

Strategies for Success: Exploring Research-Based Approaches to School Improvement (AM)

  • Barlow's Lane Liverpool, England, L9 9EH United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at Barlows Primary School for a half-day workshop designed for schools using (or interested in using) iPad to support teaching and learning.

At this event, you’ll explore how research-based approaches can be effectively integrated into a technology-rich environment, and used to support your school improvement strategy.

Location: Barlows Primary School, Barlows Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L9 9EH

Hear from Headteacher Stacey Feenan on how Barlows Primary has taken a pedagogy-first approach to their technology usage, and take part in a series of workshops presented by Abdul Chohan, VP of Learning at Showbie, including:

  • Developing High Quality Assessment: review Dylan Wiliams’ work on ‘minute-by-minute assessment’ and discuss best practices - including how to leverage real time data to inform next steps and planning.

  • Delivering Effective Feedback:: see how alignment of policy with Education Endowment Foundation recommendations supports the delivery of highly impactful feedback.

  • Leveraging Artificial Intelligence: participants will explore the advantages and risks of AI in the classroom. This session will provide practical examples that can be implemented without delay.

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Early Years Can Create - Augmented Reality
May
30

Early Years Can Create - Augmented Reality

This is the fifth and final in a series of 5 workshops aimed at providing purposeful integration of iPad and creativity into Early Years environments.

In this workshop you will be taken through the fundamentals of exploring Augmented Reality on iPad with Early Years ages. To take part you will need to join the workshop from a laptop or secondary device, with your iPad on hand to explore with. For any questions, please email acsinternationalrtc@gmail.com.

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Early Years Can Create - Drawing
May
23

Early Years Can Create - Drawing

This is the fourth in a series of 5 workshops aimed at providing purposeful integration of iPad and creativity into Early Years environments.

In this workshop you will be taken through the fundamentals of exploring drawing creation on iPad with Early Years ages. To take part you will need to join the workshop from a laptop or secondary device, with your iPad on hand to explore with. For any questions, please email acsinternationalrtc@gmail.com.

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