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Catherine Kucia, Deputy Headteacher, Glan Usk Primary School
From turning on an iPad to keeping safe online, apps to QR codes, digital environment to digital leaders, this book is literally bursting with information and advice to help any teacher on their digital journey.
The -˜welcome' sets the scene perfectly. It prepares the reader for a change of mindset needed to fully embrace the potential of the book in order to change digital learning. And it leaves no doubt as to why teachers should be on board the digital revolution. Ideas around transforming pedagogical delivery, digital environments and the big question -˜how?' will probably be in the minds of most readers by page 6. But any sense of feeling overwhelmed is immediately calmed down with the -˜wonderful digital journey' being broken down step-by-step.
The layout of the book is perfect for any bewildered teacher. -˜Meet your iPad' may seem basic for tech-savvy teachers but it acts as a great leveler for all readers and perhaps answers questions that some teachers may feel afraid to ask! The following chapters move from a personal experience in getting familiar with apps to using the iPad as a powerful tool for learning. The digital tutorials are very useful and key to inspiring, engaging and enthusing the reader. The blend of adults and learners in the tutorials are great to see and highlights that the digital journey should never be made alone. There is a true essence of community cohesion in every chapter and a key fact that teachers and learners on a digital journey together is a powerful combination!
Reading the book page by page or a -˜pick and mix' approach to reading relevant chapters will undoubtedly enhance even the most bewildered teacher's digital competency and pedagogical skills. The book is written in an easy to read, conversational way. There are helpful tips, frequently asked questions and a very useful glossary all of which answer questions most teachers don't like to ask!
Simon Pridham's passion for digital learning is evident throughout the book and if only a small part of this empowers teachers to embrace technology in the classroom then it has done its job! Even the most bewildered of teachers must be tempted to have a go and explore the digital world after reading this book. It's a must for every teacher's digital toolkit. And hopefully the start of a series-¦ -˜Freaked Out for Leaders, Parents, Grandparents' -” the digital journey goes on-¦
The -˜welcome' sets the scene perfectly. It prepares the reader for a change of mindset needed to fully embrace the potential of the book in order to change digital learning. And it leaves no doubt as to why teachers should be on board the digital revolution. Ideas around transforming pedagogical delivery, digital environments and the big question -˜how?' will probably be in the minds of most readers by page 6. But any sense of feeling overwhelmed is immediately calmed down with the -˜wonderful digital journey' being broken down step-by-step.
The layout of the book is perfect for any bewildered teacher. -˜Meet your iPad' may seem basic for tech-savvy teachers but it acts as a great leveler for all readers and perhaps answers questions that some teachers may feel afraid to ask! The following chapters move from a personal experience in getting familiar with apps to using the iPad as a powerful tool for learning. The digital tutorials are very useful and key to inspiring, engaging and enthusing the reader. The blend of adults and learners in the tutorials are great to see and highlights that the digital journey should never be made alone. There is a true essence of community cohesion in every chapter and a key fact that teachers and learners on a digital journey together is a powerful combination!
Reading the book page by page or a -˜pick and mix' approach to reading relevant chapters will undoubtedly enhance even the most bewildered teacher's digital competency and pedagogical skills. The book is written in an easy to read, conversational way. There are helpful tips, frequently asked questions and a very useful glossary all of which answer questions most teachers don't like to ask!
Simon Pridham's passion for digital learning is evident throughout the book and if only a small part of this empowers teachers to embrace technology in the classroom then it has done its job! Even the most bewildered of teachers must be tempted to have a go and explore the digital world after reading this book. It's a must for every teacher's digital toolkit. And hopefully the start of a series-¦ -˜Freaked Out for Leaders, Parents, Grandparents' -” the digital journey goes on-¦
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