We run regular training days for teachers embarking on or considering the use of handhelds in their teaching practice:

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

Where will it take place?
In our training suite overlooking Victoria dock in London’s docklands, a few minutes walk from the DLR.

Who is it for?
Primary and secondary teachers with little or no experience of working with handheld devices in the classroom.

What equipment will we use?
During the day you will be working with a standard Pocket PC, (don’t worry if your school 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 classroom.

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

Setting up, monitoring, and managing lots of devices can be a challenge and we will show you how you can use management software like 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 your pupils when you are back in school.

We will finish with a discussion about the potential of handheld 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?
£150 per person including refreshments and lunch. All equipment is provided.

How do I book or get more information?
Please contact us on 020 7511 8773 or email us via training@handheldlearning.co.uk