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iPad's

Posted by Amy Spence on March 10, 2015 at 2:36pm in Learning Tools & Technologies

Hi All,

I am doing some research regarding the use of iPad's in a learning environment within organistions so am interested to hear the following;

- Does anyone use iPad's in a Training / Classroom Environment

- If so, what for?

- Are they a useful addition to the training?

Thanks for input!

 

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  • Linda Punter April 30, 2015 at 4:55pm

    Hi Amy  One of our external trainers uses them to enable participants in Resilience Workshops to see the real-time positive effects of mindfulness and breathing techniques on their autonomic nervous system.  This is done by a clip-on sensor and dial-in to a specialist app which shows variations in heart rates and rhythm.  It certainly helped to win over some of the sceptics when they saw harsh, jagged lines turn into smooth curves as they altered their breathing and mental imaging.    

    Linda

     

  • Nicola Scarf April 16, 2015 at 12:29pm

    Hi Amy,

    We use iPad to virtually train our store based staff on a wider scale when I do not have the L&D resource to get to every store team. We download to the Prezi app and they can watch the latest piece of info.

    Its fun and different.

     

    Thanks

     

    Nikki

  • Lara Wainwright March 24, 2015 at 7:27pm

    Hi Amy,

    A really specific example of their use in Vodafone - we've actually used them in our Induction, whereby our inductees (typical group 30 - 45 people) are split into groups of c.6, and they're sent on a 'treasure hunt' in the area surrounding the office; be it submitting group videos / photos to convey a Vodafone value, or answering Vodafone trivia once they're at a specific landmark.

    We've found that it's a great energiser session at the start of day 2, and adds some variety to our format for the days!

    L

    • Mike Collins > Lara Wainwright March 24, 2015 at 8:44pm

      I really like the element here of interacting with the technology early on in the induction. One of the ideas I had whilst at RBS was to use QR codes and get learners to download a QR code reader and go and find things out about the various places in the building as a treasure hunt and anyone who completed the treasure hunt the quickest was 'the winner'.

      There is a lot of scope for QR codes to support learning using mobile devices and they are quite easy to set up http://www.qrstuff.com/

  • Darren Waring March 11, 2015 at 1:29pm

    Hi Amy, we don't use iPad's but we do use the Lenovo Yoga Thinkpad, http://shop.lenovo.com/gb/en/laptops/thinkpad/yoga-series/?iPromoID.... I introduced these (or similar) into our manufacturing training environment about 3 years ago for a few reasons;

    • We needed to enhance the training environment in and around manufacturing cells, this allows us to train "on the shop floor" in and around the working environment rather than taking employees away from the real working environment. This meant that the employees could read all SOP's and working instructions (WI's) while actually seeing the modules running.
    • We wanted to reduce our use of paper training materials and paper training records, we are a heavily regulated medical device manufacturer so we needed to be able to generate training records for every element of training for all 2000+ employees. Using the Yoga, gives us full access to all training material, all training records, all files and folders all in one place, we use the touchscreen to collect electronic signatures for every element of training. This saved us in excess of 250000 sheets of A4 paper in our first years.
    • We introduced videos to out training learning packs (a kind of haynes manual of training), using the Yoga we can now show these videos line side.
    • We revitalised other peoples conceptions of training, we become "With it" and "modern" and our employees became engaged, it was exciting for them as well as us.

    I would suggest that if you need access to Microsoft applications then there are better alternatives to the iPad, if you dont, then I would think the iPad would be your choice.

    I hope this is useful to you

     

    Darren

     

    • Mike Collins > Darren Waring March 24, 2015 at 8:49pm

      This is great Darren, I think a big shift for L&D is to use mobile devices to enhance learning and not distract from it.

      How many times do we say - put mobiles away or turn them off. Instead of "get them out and let's use them to help us learn, share and collaborate." I'm not a fan of the term 'mobile learning' but as usual the suppliers have jumped on another way to 'sell us the sizzle' but I do believe when used productively mobile devices can help/enhance the learning experience.

      Some great examples here thanks for sharing!

    • Amy Spence > Darren Waring March 12, 2015 at 9:58am

      That's really helpful Darren, thank you.

  • Mike Collins March 10, 2015 at 5:45pm

    Hi Amy,

    Great post and questions.

    There was an interesting discussion on using Learning App's which links to this that you might find relevant / useful 

    http://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/learning-app-s

    Here is one on ipads / tablets specifically 

    http://community.dpgplc.co.uk/learning-professionals/tablets-ipads-...

    • Amy Spence > Mike Collins March 12, 2015 at 9:58am

      Thanks Mike!

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