Training is provided by Handheld Learning who run regular training days for educators embarking on or considering the use of handheld devices in their teaching practice:

How long is it?
This is a 1 day introductory course, starting with a presentation over coffee at 9:30am and finishing at 4:00pm. We’ll also provide a nice lunch to keep you energised! 

Who is it for?
Educators with little or no experience working with handheld devices in the classroom or learning environment.

Where will it take place?
In our training suite overlooking Victoria dock in London’s docklands, a few minutes walk from the DLR. We can also provide on-site courses, subject to minimum delegate numbers and booking fee.

What equipment will we use?
Depending upon the course you will be working with a standard Pocket PC or UMPC, (don’t worry if your establishment uses different technology, the activities have been carefully structured so that the experiences can be transferred to other models and types of handheld)..

What will I learn?
We will start from the very beginning with tips and advice on the device itself and how to control, use and maintain it in the context of a busy learning environment.

We will introduce you to a suite of handheld software tools with examples of how these might help to support a range of learning activities.

Setting up, monitoring and managing lots of devices can be a challenge and we will show you how you can use RedHalo to keep everything running smoothly.

Once you are confident with the basics we will work on some practical activities that have been designed to provide starting points for handheld tasks that you can modify and use with learners.

We will finish with a discussion about the potential of handheld devices to support and enhance teaching and learning.

Who will be running the courses?

Tony Wheeler
Tony describes himself as a designer, publisher and researcher. He is currently working as a senior research fellow for TERU (the Technology Education Research Unit) at Goldsmiths college, exploring digital approaches to assessing creativity using handheld technologies. Tony has taught, examined and lectured at most stages of education. A co-founder of TAG Learning, he has designed and published a wide range of software titles and teacher guides, including materials for the BBC, Microsoft, Apple, the V&A and English Heritage, and has established four national web communities.

Tristram Shepard
Tristram is an educational technologist with a particular interest in technology education. He has worked as series editor and project consultant across a wide range of resources in ICT (including 'Getting IT Right' and 'Thornes Primary ICT') and Design and Technology ('Design & Make It!'), for both students, teachers and teacher-trainers. Tristram is also currently working with Tony as consultant to TERU at Goldsmiths College. Previously he has taught and undertaken advisory and inspection work in a range of secondary schools, and was a tutor for The Open University Faculty of Technology.

How much does it cost?
£175 per person including refreshments and lunch. All equipment is provided. Subscribers to RedHalo Pro Edition with 30 accounts or more receive a £75 discount voucher for redemption against this course.

How do I book or get more information?

Please contact us on: 020 7511 8773
or email us via: Contact Us Form