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=The Handheld Learning Project in North East Lincolnshire=

Welcome to the project.
This is a research and development project which seeks to explore how handheld learning devices (in this case Apple's iPodtouch) might support the transformation of pedagogical practices across a number of primary schools in North East Lincolnshire. Five primary schools are involved in phase I of the project where there are approximately 700 iPodtouch in use across these schools. The project is being researched by teachers in the school and education staff from the University of Hull, led by Kevin Burden, the principal investigator.

What is the research trying to identify?
The research has one central question which is**//: How can the use of handheld devices (the iPodtouch) support the transformation of pedagogical practices in and between schools?//**

In order to answer this complex question we have identified a series of sub-questions which will break the research down. These are:


 * 1. what //pedagogical patterns// are most effective for integrating the iPodtouch into classroom practice? **


 * // 2. what tools and apps associated with the use of the iPod Touch afford the greatest leverage for deep learning and understanding in //**
 * // the classroom? //**

The Schools Involved
Five schools are currently involved directly in the project although this number is likely to expand and other schools are welcome to express an interest in joining. In phase one of the project (May 2011 - July 2012) the following schools are involved:

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 * ===East Ravendale Primary School ===

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Scartho Junior School
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Signhills Junior School
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Waltham Leas Primary School
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Project Calendar
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More details about each of these participating schools, along with the focus of their individual handheld projects can be found on the school's own wiki page opposite (or click on each of the school names)

If you would like to find out more about the project further details are available at the project website which can be found at:

Alternatively you may wish to contact the Principal Investigator on this project (Kevin Burden) who is based at the University of Hull k.j.burden@hull.ac.uk 01482 466731