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Broadclyst Primary School, UK
Context:
Broadclyst Primary School in Exeter, Devon, has 400 pupils and 16 teachers. Built in 1810, the school is one of the oldest primary schools in the country. It is also one of the most technologically advanced, with a ratio of almost one computer to every pupil, and an educational vision for information and communications technology (ICT) that is innovative, creative, and highly successful.
Innovation summary:
The school has created a technology supported learning environment where the computer to pupil ratio is nearly 1:1. The school has developed classrooms rich in technology to engage pupils interest, allowing access to immediate events which enables teachers to put learning into a meaningful context and also develop and support collaborative learning.
Leading questions for reflection:
- What are the benefits of 1:1 computing and is there any evidence that this makes a gain in learning?
- What are the implications of curriculum design to make effective use of 1:1 computing?
- What training would be needed for the teachers?
- What training would be needed for the students
- What technical support is needed to support such a system?
Resources
- Broadclyst School Website
- Broadclyst - Innovative Schools Case Study
- Video - Broadclyst School
- In-depth Case Study at Innovative Schools
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