Case Study: Using Mobile Technology to Encourage Independent Study (John Leggott College)

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Learner Needs

There is a need to enable many more students with a wide range of learning difficulties and physical disabilities to access lightweight, portable, but powerful IT devices.

The technology supports and enhances learning in a broad variety of ways, both in classroom situations and whilst studying independently in college and at home.

This video shows students giving their own feedback on various technologies and outlining how the equipment is helping their learning.

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Technology

Here you can see the key technologies used within this project.Click on the links to find out more about each of the technologies.

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Many students with learning difficulties have loaned ultra-mobile, pocket sized PCs with pre-loaded software to help with a variety of things:
  • aiding and improving communication skills
  • helping the organisation of students’ time
  • helping students to plan assignments effectively
  • assisting with quick and efficient note-taking

    • The project has also strengthened the role and credibility of the support mechanisms in place to support these learners.

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    Organisation

    John Leggott College
    John Leggott College in Scunthorpe is a sixth form college offering a wide range of qualifications to school leavers and adults in North Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire and beyond.

    With a diverse range of AS/A Levels, BTEC Nationals, GCSEs, BTEC Firsts and entry level courses, John Leggott Colleg . . . More