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Hull’s Victoria Dock Primary School has gradually
been increasing its iPad resources over the last four years. With approximately 65 devices shared among 300 pupils, head teacher Denham Kite is pleased with the total cost of ownership benefits brought. “In the very early days I had a play on one belonging to a parent governor and realised they can be used in many ways. The senior leadership team (SLT) all needed to see the potential benefits and we quickly had a shared vision. No other devices were considered and we have bought five or 10 at a time, outright, equipping first the SLT then individual teachers to arrive at our present number. We have stayed within budget and looked at leases but felt a litle uneasy about that.” If teachers need more devices than usual they can
request them on the school’s electronic calendar. While Denham cannot quantify a cost saving to the school he cites the devices’ enormous versatility as bringing identifiable value for money. “They prove their worth so we have found the money somehow. The benefits are the litle things: podcasting by the children; they lead in ICT usage; using iPads to take
recordings; speaking and using English. We have a tool the children can use and to have more, maybe 10 or 15 in a classroom, would be brilliant. Future savings will come from the fact you can access and produce podcasts, videos and images to avoid spending money on items such as books and paint, music for assembly or sending out leters. This all saves money; you can use the tool for whatever does the job more efficiently and effectively. This said, pen and paper still have a part to play. Pupils still need to learn how to write; we don’t use iPads for the sake of using them.” With wider choice than ever in the field of ICT
equipment, and with technological advances making the threat of obsolescence ever greater, purchasers must take great care to choose the right products at the best price for their school or college. Thankfully, help is at hand – from PBOs, other schools, parents and even pupils – ensuring educators, learners – and bursars – arrive happily at solutions reached. With budgets and present and future requirements
considered, ICT buyers can procure with confidence. ET
ABOVE: Simon Herne, Business Development Manager at ESPO
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