Shaping the future of learning through equity, opportunity and ambition for all.
Technology is ever evolving and we need to equip our pupils with the necessary skills to thrive in the 21st century; at OAK, we want to put technology literally in the hands of every pupil.
We pride ourselves on preparing our pupils exceptionally well for the next phase in their educational journey and we intend to use the 1:1 iPad programme to enhance that position even further.
iPads provide equity in the classroom from the very outset. Modelling, feedback, assessment for learning and indeed opportunities for creativity, will be more accessible, more efficient and in some cases, far more effective. Crucially, iPad also removes a variety of traditional accessibility barriers and makes learning easier for pupils with SEND or for those whom English is an additional language.
Opportunity is one of OAK’s core values and by embracing 1:1 iPad, we are equipping all our staff and pupils with the digital learning tools of the next generation. Digital workflows are the norm in the modern world and OAK pupils will be fully prepared for that. As pupils transition through our schools, we intend to leverage the potential of mobile technology to support access to digital learning resources, anywhere, anytime.
Furthermore, we are unashamedly ambitious for our young people. The inclusive and sustainable iPad programme provides more pupils, with more opportunity to be successful in whatever career choices they may make, whether this be in the Arts, Sciences or Technology.
FRONTIERS key areas:
- To use digital workflows and more effective assessment for learning to enhance pupil outcomes
- To provide greater accessibility to learning within the classroom
- To ensure OAK pupils have the necessary digital skills to be safe and thrive in a digital world
- To ensure the 1:1 iPad programme is both sustainable and scalable and allows OAK to create greater efficiencies across the Trust.
- To ensure OAK attracts and retains a forward thinking, highly effective workforce, supported by a sector leading development programme.