The annual Rethinking Education and Learning (REAL) technology summit brings together education professionals from across the country to share experiences and discuss the future of education.
Run by RM Education, this year’s event, which took place at London’s Mermaid Theatre, revealed some interesting new themes and trends in technology. Below I explore some of the highlights, trends and ideas that emerged.
Abdul Chohan, the director of Essa Academy in Bolton, shared his experience of using iTunesU to curate content collaboratively and turn that content into text books for students to reference online, rather than buying in the physical books.
The initiative is part of the school’s drive to reduce costs by saving money on text books and gradually removing their reliance on printers and copiers to encourage students to deepen their learning beyond the classroom. Essa’s students use iPads and iTunesU as their core platform for learning, and Abdul’s innovative approach to curating bespoke content has encouraged students to create, develop and share resources in a collaborative way.
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