The connection to the devices has now ended. All three devices need returning to O2…. But, due to your efforts during this trial, the school now plans to purchase these devices to extend the trial and to give other students and staff the opportunity of using them in education. Would you like to take part […]
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Briefly explain your ‘own’ experience during last years ICTAC Fair.
In light of your experience of the fair last year, which items of technology did your department choose for its focus?
In your own words how did the Fair help you/ your department, in terms of trying some new technology or in terms of teaching methods and pedagogy which may have needed some change?
A chance for you to have a little moan….. Explain some of the frustrations or bad experiences that you encountered during last years fair.
A chance for you to share success….. What surprised you, or what worked out better than expected during last years fair?
Which technologies are your department going to use as its foci for the next ICTAC Fair, and why?
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