William Brookes Apple Regional Training Centre runs FREE Apple based CPD courses
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iPad Management Using ZuluDesk
Wednesday 6th December 4pm - 5:30pm (arrivals from 3:45pm)
Managing your iPads in a school environment is a key to a successful rollout. Join us as we look into the Mobile Device Management solution ZuluDesk to manage devices, create classes and and prepare iPads ready for use in the classroom
This Session will be led by: Anthony Darlow (Education Consultant, GBM)
Thursday 11th January 4pm - 5:30pm (arrivals from 3:45pm)
Join us while we look at how to use iPad to enhance productivity, focusing on four categories of productivity that can help students streamline tasks, so they can focus on learning. We'll explore a few of the ways you can use the built-in apps and features on iPad to help your students.
This Session will be led by: Steve Beard (RTC Manager & Apple Distinguished Educator)
Thursday 15th February 4pm - 5:30pm (arrivals from 3:45pm)
Join us as we will be looking at how the iPad can develop the essential learning skills of problem solving and computational thinking through coding. Swift Playgrounds is a revolutionary new app that gives everyone the opportunity to learn how to code.
This Session will be led by: Steve Beard (RTC Manager & Apple Distinguished Educator)
Thursday 22nd March 4pm - 5:30pm (arrivals from 3:45pm)
Join us as we cultivate student curiosity and let creativity blossom with iPad.
Learn to use iPad apps and features that let you and your students write, record, sketch, and gather inspiration from others and the world around you. And when multiple apps and features come together in a connected workflow, you and your students have all the tools you need to share compelling learning stories as poets, engineers, musicians, and filmmakers. This Session will be led by: Steve Beard (RTC Manager & Apple Distinguished Educator)
Thursday 19th April 4pm - 5:30pm (arrivals from 3:45pm)
Join us as we use of sphero to de-mystify concepts of coding. A perfect' hands on' activity to develop debugging skills that are needed when creating algorithms. This Session will be led by: Steve Beard (RTC Manager & Apple Distinguished Educator) Anthony Darlow (Education Consultant, GBM)
Thursday 21st June 4pm - 5:30pm (arrivals from 3:45pm)
During this session we will be looking at the high level planning that will need to take place in order to role out a successful Bring Your Own Device or 1:1 iPad Scheme in school.
We will be on hand as we open up the floor to our attendees to talk about concerns, ask questions on the topic and use our experiences to help you make your first steps towards BYOD or a 1:1 Scheme This Session will be led by: Anthony Darlow (Education Consultant, GBM) Steve Beard (RTC Manager & Apple Distinguished Educator)