At Overdale Junior School, pupils and teachers have embraced the iPad Frontiers Programme with enthusiasm and creativity. After just a term and a half, classrooms are alive with curiosity, independence and new ways of learning.
Teachers are using iPads to support every subject. In maths, lessons and resources are shared through the Showbie app, allowing pupils to watch videos, access examples and take on extra challenges. In English, pupils use iPads to research, find vocabulary and plan their writing, while still focusing on handwriting and presentation. Across other subjects, children take photos for science projects, create digital artwork and explore the world through online maps.
Apps such as Showbie and Apple Classroom allow teachers to guide, monitor and share pupil work in real time. This balance of independence and support helps every learner stay focused and confident.
Pupil feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. A Year 4 pupil said, “I like using iPads because the videos show us what to do if we’ve forgotten.” While a Year 5 added, “It’s really easy to find new words for writing. I like using the different apps like Keynote.” And Year 6 pupils shared, “You can go beyond your limits and expand your knowledge.”
The iPad Frontiers Programme is helping Overdale pupils learn in exciting, meaningful ways while reflecting OAK Multi Academy Trust’s core values of Opportunity, Achievement and Kindness.