Learning2Go

 
Gives learners the choice to learn when they want,
where they want and how they want…

What is it?
Learning2Go uses mobile handheld computers to engage learners by delivering multimedia content, internet and authoring tools to the palm of a learner’s hand.
What does it do?
Learning2Go delivers 24/7 personalised learning via “cool” technology and gives the learner choice to learn “When they want – how they want and where they want –“
Who does it involve?
Learning2Go involves Teachers Learners and their families. It also has involved collaboration between Wolverhampton LA, lead hardware and software manufacturers and also lead academics and government agencies that are keen to research the impact and development of Mobile learning.

“Learner voice” has been key to the success of the project so far. The Learning2Go project has as its ethos the belief that learners should have the choice and self-confidence to learn when, how and where they want.  The project promotes a personalised learning experience, in which the learner is responsible for managing their own mobile handheld computer and helping to shape their own learning.

Project Ethos
· The learner has the device 24/7
· The teacher is KEY to the whole project
· Learners can and will become more expert than adults!
· There is complete wireless coverage in the school
· Content and applications are of equal importance
· Learning can take place at different rates and at different times
· Collaboration and peer support are to be encouraged
· Learners show their families the technology
· Plearning (Play/Learning) is valued…

What the learners think?

It’s fun … and because it’s fun we learn more… Y6 Learner….

“I think that the Espresso activities are really good…they
help you to learn and understand when you are having lessons at
school….It is now fun to learn!”

The children have benefited greatly from the use of the Handheld Computers, and many have become expert in discovering new applications, and often mentor each other on operating the Handhelds. Some have developed astounding technical capability.

“Mr Whyley … Mr Whyley….Can I show you this (Radius of the Lost Arc)… it’s Maths and I have got to the Lava Level…. I can’t get the maths right to get to the final level yet… but I will……”