Passey & Zozimo 2014, MLEARN Research Report WP5, European Commission

MLEARN
Training teachers to use mobile (hand held) technologies
within mainstream education
Project N. 539357-LLP-1-2013-1-UK-COMENIUS-CMP
Grant Agreement 2013 3306 /001-001
Research Report
A training needs analysis to support mobile
learning and information and communication
technology teacher training in MLEARN partner
countries
Don Passey
Professor of Technology Enhanced Learning
Joana Zozimo
Research Associate
Centre for Technology Enhanced Learning
Department of Educational Research, Lancaster University
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This publication reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held
responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained herein.

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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank most sincerely the partners and teachers who provided invaluable evidence for
this report: Fondazione Mondo Digitale (Italy); Action Synergy S.A. (Greece); Bloemcampschool (The
Netherlands); and Hamstead Hall Community Learning Centre (UK - England). Thanks are extended also to The
Titan Partnership Ltd. for their continuing support for the research through their management of the project.
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Contents
1. Executive summary 1
2. Introduction 5
3. The training needs analysis and results from all participants 6
4. Italy in context 30
5. Greece in context 41
6. The Netherlands in context 51
7. The United Kingdom (England) in context 61
8. Implications for the design of the MLEARN training course 71
References 84
Appendix A 85
Appendix B 90
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Background
• This report has been produced by the Department of Educational Research at Lancaster University
for the MLEARN project, to support the development of a training programme for in-service
teachers focusing on mobile learning through appropriate pedagogic uses of mobile or handheld
technologies. The MLEARN project, a European Union (EU)-funded project, will explore and
promote teacher development of mobile learning practices in four member states – The
Netherlands, the UK (England), Greece and Italy.
The training needs analysis
• To support this development, a training needs analysis has been conducted and completed by the
Department of Educational Research at Lancaster University. For this training needs analysis, two
target groups were involved: 1) trainers and partners in each country; and 2) teachers to be
involved in the training. Four countries were involved, where there were known to be substantial
differences in terms of handheld devices’ acceptance within teaching practices, and resources in
place to implement mobile learning initiatives and other activities. The survey was devised, using
findings from the previous background report (Passey & Zozimo, 2014). Two forms of a
questionnaire were produced, one for partners and trainers (see Appendix A) and one for teachers
(see Appendix B).
• It should be noted that the number of teachers and trainers involved in this initiative is clearly not
representative of the entire population of teachers or trainers in each of the four partner countries.
The analysis undertaken provides a way to explore the mobile pedagogical training needs of any
cohort, but the outcomes in this report indicate the needs of the particular cohorts involved in this
project.
Findings from all teacher respondents
• In total, 27 teachers responded from across the four countries.
• The age range taught was 4-19 years, with most teaching across the 6-14 year age range.
• Subjects taught were wide, but most taught either all subjects or science and technology.
• There were 21 teachers out of the 27 who reported they had learners with special educational
needs, 11 out of 27 who reported they had learners with communication needs in their classes, and
22 out of 27 who reported they had classes with special support teachers.
• Prior use of digital technologies for teaching was high, 25 out of 27 reporting this, with main prior
digital technologies used for teaching being PCs, laptops, internet, robots, and interactive
whiteboards (LIM).
• Handheld devices used previously in teaching were lower, with 9 out of 27 reporting their main
prior handheld devices used for teaching being iPads, tablets, PCs and laptops.
• Prior use of digital technologies by learners for learning was quite high, with 20 out of 27 teachers
indicating main prior digital technologies used by learners for learning being PCs, laptops,
internet, robots, and interactive whiteboards (LIM).
• Prior handheld devices used by learners for learning was lower, with 6 out of 27 reporting main
prior handheld devices used by learners for learning being smartphones, iPods, Android devices,
iPads, tablets, PCs, and laptops.
• Many teachers know of benefits of using handheld devices for teaching and learning, with 16 out
of 27 indicating main benefits concerned with handhelds being more attractive and engaging for
learners, and improving the management of courses.
• Fewer teachers know of issues arising when handheld devices are used in teaching and learning,
with 11 out of 27 identifying main issues as technological.
• Main forms of support requested from training sessions are technological and content knowledge.
• Main features or benefits requested from the training are enhanced focus gained from mobile
learning moments, the provision of constant alertness, and the use of authentic teaching and
learning materials.
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• Main approaches requested from the training sessions are collaborative, situated and
constructivist.
• Existing knowledge of Apps or software are mainly a few or none, with 38 items identified in
total.
• Main practices requested from training sessions are capturing and using imagery and video,
research, and pupils creating their own notes and books in multimedia formats.
• Main examples of practices requested from training sessions are think forward, snap and show,
this is what I’ve done and how I’ve done it, and tell me how I could improve this.
• Main formats of training sessions requested are hands-on trials of practice, and demonstrations.
Findings from all partner and trainer respondents
• In total, 4 partners and trainers responded to the survey. Their responses are similar to those from
the teachers, but they differ in some important ways, which are indicated here.
• Main prior digital technologies used for teaching were reported to be interactive whiteboards,
netbooks, visualizers, PCs, and laptops. So their background in terms of digital technology uses is
not likely to be entirely the same as those of the teachers.
• Main prior digital technologies used by learners for learning are PCs, laptops, iPads, and tablets.
So their experiences may not be identical in this respect.
• Main forms of support requested from training sessions are issues and challenges, technological
and pedagogical knowledge. This difference may need to be discussed if it could affect the focus
of the programme.
• Main features or benefits requested from the training are mobility, developing face-to-face social
interactions, supporting special educational needs, and language learning support. Again, this
difference may need to be discussed if focus is likely to be affected.
• Main approaches requested from the training sessions are collaborative, constructivist, situated,
informal and lifelong learning. The latter categories might arise because of this group’s wider or
longer experience.
• Main practices requested from training sessions are capturing and using imagery and video,
creating videos for presentation to wider audiences, pupils recording video clips of lessons for
later playback, and pupils creating their own notes and books in multimedia formats. These
differences should be considered if focus of the programme is likely to be affected.
• Main examples of practices requested from training sessions are review and reflect, and this is
what I’ve done and how I’ve done it. The first of these examples is unique to the trainers and
partners, and this distinction should be discussed further.
Findings from Italy
• There were 9 participants responding from Italy. Their responses are similar to those from all
teachers, but they differ in some important ways, which are indicated here.
• Handheld devices used previously in teaching, reported by 5 out of 9 teachers, is higher than the
average, so their experiences may be higher than some other countries in this respect.
• Main issues identified were overall learning issues, and teaching issues. This suggests a more
specific focus on these issues could be of value for these teachers.
• Main features or benefits requested from the training were supporting special educational needs,
enhanced focus gained from mobile learning moments, the concept of interweaving learning
interactions, and language learning support. Again, the differences here suggest a more specific
focus on these issues could be of value for these teachers.
• Main practices requested from training sessions were research, pupils creating their own notes and
books in multimedia formats, and creating videos for presentation to wider audiences. Again, a
more specific focus on these should be considered.
• It should be noted that the teachers involved in this initiative are generally already aware of issues
and ways of using digital technologies in teaching and are active in using them within their
schools. It is clear from the previous report that this is not a representative population of teachers

from across Italy, and the needs of this cohort, therefore, are not likely to be representative of the
wider population.
Findings from Greece
• There were 5 participants from Greece. Their responses are similar to those from all teachers, but
they differ in some important ways, which are indicated here.
• The age range taught by these teachers is 6-16 years, with most covering the 13-15 year age range.
So more teachers in this group teach older learners than in other countries.
• Main prior digital technologies used for teaching are hardware, projectors, and multimedia. So the
teachers’ backgrounds with previous technologies are likely to be different from other countries.
• Main prior handheld devices used for teaching are experimental instruments in physics and
chemistry. Again, this highlights a difference in technological experience.
• Main prior handheld devices used by learners for learning are experimental instruments, and
Android mobile telephones. This highlights a difference in terms of experience of their learners
from the picture provided by the wider teacher group.
• Main benefits identified were facilitating the process of learning. This is a different main benefit
identified, so the focus of these teachers should perhaps be rather different from those in other
countries.
• Knowing of issues arising when handheld devices are used in teaching and learning were
highlighted by 1 out of 5 teachers, which is lower than that for other countries.
• Main forms of support requested from training sessions are technological, content and pedagogical
knowledge, the learning environment, aspects of communication, issues and challenges. This
width suggests that these teachers could benefit from a wider range of support in these respects.
• Main approaches requested from the training sessions are constructivist, situated, collaborative,
informal and lifelong learning. The latter approaches suggest the teachers could benefit from a
wider range of approaches being considered.
• Main practices requested from training sessions were organising notes and work, research,
discussing strengths and weaknesses of work presented and shared by pupils, and creating videos
for presentation to wider audiences. This rather different profile suggests that these teachers would
benefit from a different balance in terms of practices considered.
• Main formats of training sessions requested were hands-on trials of practice, sessions captured on
video, and case study examples. These latter requests suggest a rather different format approach
could be of benefit to these teachers.
Findings from the Netherlands
• There were 15 participants from the Netherlands. Their responses are similar to those from all
teachers, but they differ in some important ways, which are indicated here.
• Mostly they teach all subjects, mathematics, and languages and literature. This balance is different
from the balance across all teachers, and may be supported by a more specific subject focus.
• Main prior digital technologies used for teaching are interactive whiteboards. This suggests a
different technological background for these teachers.
• Knowing of benefits of using handheld devices for teaching and learning was stated by 6 out of 15
teachers, which is lower than in other countries. Main benefits identified were adaptability to the
learner, and improving the management of courses. These benefits also suggest a difference in
terms of possible focus and background.
• Knowing of issues arising when handheld devices are used in teaching and learning was reported
by 5 out of 15, which is lower than in other countries. Main issues identified were technological,
and student learning issues. This could suggest a different focus would benefit these teachers in
this respect.
• Main features or benefits requested from the training were enhanced focus gained from mobile
learning moments, broadening assessment tasks, supporting special educational needs, and
language learning support. This balance is different from those indicated in other countries, and
suggests a different balance could be of value for this group.

• Main practices requested from training sessions were capturing and using imagery and video,
presenting to teachers and peers, and pupils creating their own notes and books in multimedia
formats. Again, this different balance suggests a shift in the focus that might be adopted for this
group of teachers.
Findings from the UK (England)
• There were 2 participants from England. Their responses are similar to those from all teachers, but
they differ in some important ways, which are indicated here.
• The findings from this low number of respondents should be viewed with caution; the outcomes
might not indicate a full picture of the needs of all teachers involved in this cohort.
• The age range taught is 11-18 years, which is an older age range than that for many teachers in
other countries.
• Main prior digital technologies used for teaching are PCs, laptops, netbooks, visualizers, a variety
of handheld devices, and iPads and tablets. This suggests that these teachers may have a different
technological background from those in other countries.
• Handheld devices used previously in teaching were reported by 2 out of 2 teachers, so the
proportion of those with experience in this area is high. Main prior handheld devices used for
teaching are interactive games, and a variety of handheld devices including projectors,
microphones, iPads and tablets.
• Main prior digital technologies used by learners for learning are PCs, laptops, netbooks and
visualizers. This suggests a different background for these learners from those in other countries.
Main prior handheld devices used by learners for learning are interactive games, handheld
projectors and microphones, iPads and tablets, which again suggests a different technological
background for these learners.
• Main benefits identified were adaptability to the learner, attractiveness and engagement,
improving the management of courses, and facilitating the process of learning. This width of
benefits suggests a wider interest and perhaps comes from wider background experiences with
technologies.
• Main issues identified were technological, and teacher learning issues. The latter is different from
those in other countries, and suggests a different balance could be of value for these teachers.
• Main forms of support requested from training sessions are pedagogical knowledge, which again
is different from those in other countries, and suggests a different balance should be considered.
• Main features or benefits requested from the training were use of authentic teaching and learning
materials, the concept of interweaving learning interactions, the benefit of informality, the
influence of ownership, how students can choose or make preferences, the broadening of
assessment tasks, and language learning support. This width of requests suggests a different
balance in this respect could be of value to these teachers.
• Main approaches requested from the training sessions were wide, again suggesting a different
balance should be considered.
• Main formats of training sessions requested were for all except presentations. Again, balance of
formats should be considered for this group of teachers.
Recommendations for the training programme
• The training needs analysis identifies from all teachers a balance of content and format that could
work for this group of teachers.
• However, the background and experience that trainers and partners bring needs to be considered,
so that it matches the needs of teachers in the first instance.
• There are variations across country groups that need to be considered seriously in terms of the
balance and format of training sessions to support teacher groups at a national level.

2. INTRODUCTION
This report has been produced for the MLEARN project, to support the development of a training
programme for in-service teachers, focusing on mobile learning through appropriate pedagogic uses of
mobile or handheld technologies. The MLEARN project, a European Union (EU)-funded project, will
explore and promote teacher development of mobile learning practices in four member states – the
Netherlands, the UK (England), Greece and Italy. The project will consider how teachers can develop
and use pedagogies to support activities with learners using handheld or mobile devices in and outside
classrooms. The Department of Educational Research at Lancaster University has been commissioned
to undertake background and specifically focused research to support the project development.
A previous literature review (Passey & Zozimo, 2014) offered perspective on how relevant teaching
practices, methods and pedagogy are used with handheld devices and how these can support or
enhance learning. That review was based on evidence gathered from partners and a number of key
contacts, from partner country and EU sources, and from a detailed review of a specifically selected
number of published papers from 2008 until 2013. It offered background information for the
MLEARN project, pointing towards future avenues for training development and research.
Findings from that report were used to develop a training needs analysis, to gather details from
partners, trainers and teachers who would be involved in the initial stages of the MLEARN project.
This report details the findings of that training needs analysis. It provides findings at a generic level
(from all teacher respondents, and from all trainer and partner respondents), as well as at a more
specific national level. Points raised by these findings are highlighted and brought together in order to
offer recommendations about the structure and content of a training programme that will fit the needs
of teachers and trainers, generically and nationally.
It should be noted that the number of teachers and trainers involved in this initiative is clearly not
representative of the entire population of teachers or trainers in each of the four partner countries. The
analysis undertaken provides a way to explore the mobile pedagogical training needs of any cohort,
but the outcomes in this report indicate the needs of the particular cohorts involved in this project.

3. THE TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS AND RESULTS FROM ALL PARTICIPANTS
Why is it important to conduct a training needs analysis?
Training needs assessment can be considered an ongoing process, gathering data to determine what
training needs exist, so that training programmes can be developed to help an individual, institution, or
organisation accomplish its objectives. The importance of training needs assessment and analysis is
well established (see, for example, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, n.d.), and it is argued that
these should be concerned as much with identifying what is known and are strengths of individuals
and organisations, as much as what is not known and can be gained from training interventions.
Training needs assessment should be considered in the context in which it is set; the context
determines not only a width of what might be considered as fundamental needs, but also the values
that are ascribed to these and how they might be used or deployed.
Training needs analysis can serve as a basis for evaluating the effectiveness of a training programme
as well as determining the costs and benefits of the same programme. Indeed, a training needs analysis
can be important in identifying problems that may not be solved by training itself. If policies, practices
and procedures need to be corrected or adjusted, this is clearly potentially a concern for senior
management, rather than it being a training concern (Brown, 2002). This aspect may be particularly
relevant when considering the outcomes of a needs assessment survey conducted in the four different
countries (with their own specific policies, practices and procedures, as indicated in the first
MLEARN research report).
Key questions to consider for the design of the training programme are:
1. What are the main objectives of the MLEARN training programme?
2. What do in-service teachers aim to achieve?
3. What will be the learning outcomes?
4. How will they be measured after the training?
Types of needs analysis
A thorough needs analysis examines training needs at three levels:
1. Organisational.
2. Task.
3. Individual.
In terms of the needs analysis for MLEARN, the data gathered and reported here has enabled these
three levels to be considered:
1. Taking an overview of the evidence gathered enables the programme design to be considered
from an organisational or MLEARN position.
2. Details within the responses offer ideas of the tasks that should be included.
3. Details within country groupings provide ideas about individual preferences and needs.
The training needs analysis selected and used in this context
For this training needs analysis, a survey was chosen as the means to gather data. The advantages of
this were that it:
• Used a variety of question formats: open–ended, projective, forced choice, and priority
ranking.
• Reached a number of people in a short time.
• Was relatively inexpensive to conduct.
• Gave opportunity for response without fear of embarrassment.
• Yielded data that was easily summarised and reported.
The disadvantages of this were that it:
• Made limited provision for free response.
• Required substantial time for development of an effective survey.

• Might not effectively get at the causes of problems or possible solutions (according to Brown,
2002).
Devising the survey
For this analysis, two target groups were involved: 1) trainers and partners in each country; and 2)
teachers to be involved in the training. Four countries were involved, where there were known to be
substantial differences in terms of handheld devices’ acceptance within teaching practices, and the
resources in place to implement mobile learning initiatives and other activities.
The survey was devised, using findings from the background report (Passey & Zozimo, 2014). Two
forms of the questionnaire were produced, one for partners and trainers (see Appendix A) and one for
teachers (see Appendix B). Two media were offered for these two forms of questionnaire – either
accessed in electronic form in Microsoft (MS) Word, or in online form using online questionnaire
software called SNAP. All questionnaires were provided in English by the researchers; FMD
translated these into Italian for their teachers, and Bloemcampschool translated these into Dutch for
their teachers.
To undertake the analysis across a reasonable sample, the number of responses requested was: 2 from
each partner or country trainers; and 10 from teachers in each partner country (those that would be
involved in the pilot).
Total teacher responses
The total number of responses from teachers in all four countries was 27. The responses by country are
shown in Table 3-1.
Country Number of responses
The Netherlands 14
Italy 7
UK (England) 1
Greece 5
Table 3-1: Responses by country
The age range taught
The age range taught spans from 4 to 19 years. The range is detailed in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1: Age range taught for all respondents
This figure shows that the majority of teachers teach in the age range from 6 to 14 years.

Subjects taught
Teachers indicated a width of subjects that they teach. The most common subject areas are science and
technology. Details are shown in Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2: Subjects taught by teachers
The majority of the respondents taught either all subjects or science and technology.
Certified special educational needs
From the 27 teachers, 21 indicated that they have pupils with certified special educational needs in
their classes. The proportion is shown in Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3: Proportion of classes with pupils with certified special educational needs
Communication needs
Fewer teachers indicated that pupils have communication needs. Only 11 indicated that they had
pupils with communication needs. The proportion is shown in Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4: Proportion of classes with pupils with communication needs
Classes with special support teachers
However, many teachers indicated that they have special support teachers in their classes. Of the 27,
22 indicated that this was the case. The proportion is shown in Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5: Proportion of classes with special support teachers
Prior use of digital technologies in teaching
Most teachers indicated that they had used digital technologies before in their teaching (in 25 out of
the 27 cases). The proportion is shown in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6: Proportion of teachers using digital technologies before in their teaching
This figure shows that the majority of teachers have previously used digital technologies in their
teaching. Most prior use has been with interactive whiteboards, personal computers (PCs) or laptops,
LIM, and hardware peripherals such as projectors. Details of responses are shown in Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7: Forms of digital technologies previously used by teachers in their teaching
Most teachers indicated that they had not used handheld devices in their teaching previously. Only one
third (9 out of 27) indicated that this was the case. The proportion is shown in Figure 3-8.

Figure 3-8: Handheld devices previously used by teachers in their teaching
This figure shows that the majority of teachers have not previously used handheld devices in their
teaching. Where handheld devices had been used before, most were iPads, tablets, or PCs and laptops.
Figure 3-9 shows the forms of handheld devices used and their proportions.
Figure 3-9: Types of handheld devices previously used by teachers in their teaching
Prior use of digital technologies by learners
Most teachers indicated that learners had used some forms of digital technologies before to support
their learning. Of the 27 teachers, 20 indicated that this was the case. The proportion is shown in
Figure 3-10.

Figure 3-10: Proportion of teachers indicating learners have previously used digital technologies to
support their learning
This figure shows that the majority of teachers indicated that their learners have previously used
digital technologies for their learning. The most common forms of digital technologies previously used
have been PCs, laptops and internet access. The proportions reported are shown in Figure 3-11.
Figure 3-11: Types of digital technologies used previously by learners to support their learning
In only 6 cases have learners used handheld devices before for this purpose. The proportion is shown
in Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-12: Handheld devices used previously by learners to support their learning
This figure shows that the majority of teachers indicated that their learners have not previously used
handheld devices in their learning. Where this has been the case, these have been iPads, tablets and
smart telephones. Details of responses are shown in Figure 3-13.
Figure 3-13: Types of handheld devices used previously by learners to support their learning
Benefits and issues when using handheld devices
In 16 cases, teachers reported that they already knew of benefits arising from using handheld devices
to support learning. The proportion of responses is shown in Figure 3-14.

Figure 3-14: Proportion of teachers knowing of benefits of using handheld devices in teaching and
learning
The figure shows that most of the teachers know of benefits of using handheld devices in teaching and
learning. Teachers reported four forms of benefits: adaptability to the learner; attractiveness and
engagement; improving the management of courses; and facilitating the process of learning. Details of
responses are shown in Figure 3-15.
Figure 3.15: Benefits of using handheld devices in teaching and learning reported by teachers responding
The figure shows that most of the teachers reported benefits of using handheld devices being more
attractive, engaging and enjoyable for learners. However, of the 27 teachers, 11 reported knowing of
issues arising when handheld devices are used for teaching and learning. The proportion of responses
is shown in Figure 3-16.

Figure 3-16: Proportion of responses indicating issues arising when using handheld devices in teaching
and learning
This figure shows that the majority of teachers do not know of issues with handheld devices in
teaching or learning. Of those reporting issues, teachers reported three forms arising: technological
issues; teacher awareness and training issues; and learning issues. Details are shown in Figure 3-17.
Figure 3-17: Issues arising when using handheld devices in teaching and learning
Technologicalissues
(power,updates, does not
work all the time, Internet
access,damage?/theft)
TeachersLearningissues
(ensuringsafety, difficulty to
personalise teaching
path, not having enough
ipads in class, training, legal
framework
Students Learning issues
(handwriting gets
worse,body posture, tired
eyes,
Overalllearning issues (less
interaction between
students,lack of technological
literacy,focus on immediate
outcomes rather than long
termlearning goals,
Series1 12 5 5 4
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Occurrences

The figure shows that a significant majority of teachers reported technological issues being the ones
arising when using handheld devices.
Forms of support from the training course
Teachers indicated that the training course should provide a wide range of different forms of support.
These are shown in Figure 3-18.
Figure 3-18: Levels of support requested from the training sessions
This figure shows that the majority of teachers requested support from the training sessions in terms of
technological and content knowledge. Teachers also indicated that a wide range of features and
benefits should be covered in the training sessions. Details are shown in Figure 3-19.
Figure 3-19: Features and benefits requested from the training sessions

This figure indicates that the features or benefits of handheld devices most requested to be covered in
the training sessions are the enhanced focus gained from mobile learning moments, the provision of
constant alertness and the use of authentic teaching and learning materials. In terms of theoretical
background, teachers indicated different levels of need in this respect. Details of responses are shown
in Figure 3-20.
Figure 3-20: Theoretical perspectives requested from the training sessions
The figure shows a significant proportion of preference for a focus on situated and collaborative
learning from the training session.
Software resources and activities
Some teachers indicated that they were aware of some software resources that could be used in
teaching and learning, but not in 9 cases. Their responses are shown in Figure 3-21.
Figure 3-21: Knowledge of Apps or software that could be used

The figure above shows that most teachers have knowledge of a “few” Apps or software that could be
used in their teaching. Those teachers who know of Apps or software indicated details of these, and
why they use them. These are listed in Table 3-2.
App or piece of software Why you use it
Audacity Editing audio
Autocad To use 3D printer
Beter rekenen Math
Blendspace To structure on line contents
Book Creator Different, interactive approach to summative assessment
C/C++ to program Pic
Chronometers Measuring time
Clicker Open software to create personalized didactic units
dees en tees don't
ePico Software to read e-books
Erikson maps Facilitate the links
Famous poetry, Poetry, Puffin Poetry, If Poems,
Poetry Station, Verses Poetry
Banks of poetry resources for pupils to access and read from
V7=English - KS3, KS4 and KS5 Literacy - KS2
Geogebra Simplifies the process of learning geometry
Illustrator to use laser cut
klok coach extra
Maan roos vis learning to read
mathboard don't
Microsoft office Easy to use and the students know how to use it
Moodle & Joomla Course administration
Natural Sciences Software Some experiments are dangerous in the real lab or impossible
with the provided infrastructure
Nearpod Videos and resources - but these are limited and not v useful
for my subject at the moment
NXT Programming to program mindstorm Nxt Robot
Office Suite, Web 2.0 & multimedia software Official Courses in the curriculum of vocational education
Pcb to design an electronic board
Pinterest Lesson ideas
PiXlr Graphic edition very simple for all
Play history, play geography Materials easy to use on the LIM
Probes Measuring
Quipper Revision questions on various topics - good plenary or revision
tool
Socrative Cross curricular - quick, effective assessment of a topic with
instant feedback
softwares for students with hearing difficulties to support students with hearing difficulties
Spelling extra
SuperMaps to create multimedia maps
tafels trainen extra
Tiptool don't
Toptool short games while learning
Tuxpaint Simple graphic
Youtube Music
Table 3-2: Apps or software that are used by teachers already
Teachers indicated the sorts of practices they would like covered in the sessions. Their responses are
shown in Figure 3-22.

Figure 3-22: Practices that teachers would like covered in the training sessions
The practices that most of the teachers would like covered in the training sessions are research and
capturing and using imagery and video. Teachers also indicated examples of practices that they would
like covered. Their responses are shown in Figure 3-23.
Figure 3-23: Types of practices that teachers would like covered in the training sessions

The types of practices that teachers would like covered in the training sessions the most are “think
forward” and “snap and show”.
Format of training sessions
Teachers indicated the format of training sessions that they would like. Their responses are shown in
Figure 3-24.
Figure 3-24: Format of training sessions requested
The figure shows that most teachers would welcome demonstrations and hands-on trials of practice as
their favourite format for training sessions.
Total trainers/partners responses
The total number of responses from trainers and partners in all four countries was 4. The responses by
country are shown in Table 3-3.
Country Number of responses
The Netherlands 1
Italy 2
UK (England) 1
Greece 0
Table 3-3: Responses by country
Target group responses
The responses by target group are shown in Figure 3-25.

Figure 3-25: Total responses by target group
One respondent reported being both a partner and trainer.
All trainers and partners indicated that they had used digital technologies before in their teaching. The
proportion of technologies most used is shown in Figure 3-26.
Figure 3-26: Prior use of digital technologies in teaching
This figure shows that all trainers and partners have previously used digital technologies in their
teaching. Most prior use has been with interactive whiteboards, personal computers (PCs) or laptops.
Details of responses are shown in Figure 3-27.

Figure 3-27: Forms of digital technologies previously used by trainers and partners in their teaching
Half of the trainers and partners indicated that they had used handheld devices in their teaching or
training previously. The proportion is shown in Figure 3-28.
Figure 3-28: Handheld devices previously used by trainers and partners in their teaching
The figure shows that half of respondents had used handheld devices before in their teaching or
training. Where handheld devices had been used before, most were either iPads or tablets. Figure 3-29
shows the forms of handheld devices used and their proportions.

Figure 3-29: Types of handheld devices previously used by trainers and partners in their teaching
Most trainers and partners indicated that learners had used some forms of digital technologies before
to support their learning. The proportion is shown in Figure 3-30.
Figure 3-30: Proportion of trainers and partners indicating learners have previously used digital
technologies to support their learning
The figure shows that most trainers and partners reported that their learners had previously used digital
technologies to support their learning. The most common forms of digital technologies previously
used had been PCs, laptops and internet access. The proportions reported are shown in Figure 3-31.

In 2 cases learners had used handheld devices before for this purpose. The proportions are shown in
Figure 3-32.
This figure shows that half of the trainers and partners indicated that their learners had not previously
used handheld devices in their learning. In most cases, these had been smart telephones, handheld
projectors, microphones, iPads and tablets. Details of responses are shown in Figure 3-33.

Pedagogies using digital technologies
Trainers and partners reported about the five levels of support that might be required during the
training sessions: technological knowledge (what the device can do and how to use it); content
knowledge (what subjects and topics can be addressed using the devices and their applications);
pedagogical knowledge (how this is done through the development and deployment of appropriate
teaching and learning activities); the learning environment beyond the classroom; aspects of
communication; and linking to teaching and learning issues. Details of responses are shown in Figure
3-34.
This figure shows that the majority of trainers and partners request support from the training sessions
on issues and challenges of using handheld devices. Trainers and partners also indicated that a wide

range of features and benefits should be covered in the training sessions. Details are shown in Figure
3-35.
This figure indicates that the features or benefits of handheld devices requested the most are aspects of
mobility, developing face-to-face social interactions, supporting special educational needs, and
language learning support. In terms of theoretical backgrounds, trainers and partners indicated
different levels of need in this respect. Details of responses are shown in Figure 3-36.
Figure 3.36: Theoretical perspectives requested from the training sessions

The figure shows a significant proportion of preference for considering constructivist and
collaborative learning approaches as theoretical perspectives within the training session.
Some trainers and partners indicated that they were aware of some software resources that could be
used in teaching and learning. Their responses are shown in Figure 3-37.
The figure above shows that most trainers and partners have knowledge of a “a few” Apps or software
that could be used in teaching. Those trainers and partners who know of Apps or software indicated
details of these, and why they use them. These are listed in Table 3-4.
App or piece of
software
Why you use it
Book Creator Create Digital Content; Make Books; Revision Guides
Duolingo to learn a language
dropbox To share files and have remote access
Explain
everything
For Assessment for Learning; Recording & Sharing Lessons and Pupil Feedback Tool
iThoughts Create powerful mind maps for brainstorming concepts; Also export to
PowerPoint/Keynote to deepen learning and create presentations.
Pixntell Students can use their own photos or those from the web along with their recorded voice
to create a personalized video that’s ready to share
ProConnect To get direct feedback out of the classroom
ShowMe To write, record and develop a discussion or a lesson which can be played back
Sticky notes To organise information, remind questions or issues on a subject
Stick Pick Using Blooms Taxonomy to target pupils with specific questions related to their ability
levels.
Videoscribe Create Starters, Plenaries and ask pupils to review key topics/concepts through creating a
video and share with peers. Concept/outcome in the genre of Ken Robinson.
Zet de klok to learn to tell time
Table 3-4: Apps or software that are used by trainers and partners already
Trainers and partners indicated the sorts of practices they would like covered in the sessions. Their

Figure 3-38: Practices that trainers and partners would like covered in the training sessions
The figure shows that the practices that most trainers and partners would like covered in the training
sessions are capturing and using imagery and video, creating videos for presentation to wider
audiences, and pupils recording video clips of lessons for later playback. Trainers and partners also
indicated examples of practices that they would like covered. Their responses are shown in Figure 3-
39.
Figure 3-39: Types of practices that trainers and partners would like covered in the training sessions

The types of practices that trainers and partners would like covered in the training sessions the most
are “Review and reflect” and “This is what I’ve done and how I’ve done it”.
Trainers and partners indicated the format of training sessions that they would like. Their responses
are shown in Figure 3-40.
The figure shows that most trainers and partners would welcome demonstrations and hands-on trials of
practice as their favourite format for training sessions.

4. ITALY IN CONTEXT
Total responses
The total number of responses from teachers,
trainers and partners in Italy was 9. The
responses by country are shown in Table 4-1.
Country Total Number of responses
Italy
9
7 Teachers
2 Partners and Trainers
Table 4-1: Responses by country and target group
The age range taught spans from 4 to 19 years. The majority of teachers teach in the age range from 6
to 14 years. The range is detailed in Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1: Age range taught for Italian participants
The subjects taught by most teachers are science and technology, languages and literature, history and
philosophy. Of the total number of 7 teachers, 6 reported that they had classes including learners with
special educational needs, 5 with learners with communication needs, and 6 with classes with special
support teachers.
Most respondents indicated that they had used digital technologies before in their teaching (in 8 out of
the 9 cases). The proportion is shown in Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-2: Proportion of respondents using digital technologies before in their teaching
This figure shows that the majority of the participants reported using digital technologies in their
teaching before. Most prior use had been with personal computers (PCs) or laptops, and interactive
whiteboards (LIM). Details of responses are shown in Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3: Forms of digital technologies previously used by Italian respondents in their teaching
This figure shows that the majority of participants reported using interactive whiteboards (LIM) and
PCs or laptops in their teaching. Most respondents indicated that they had used handheld devices in
their teaching previously. The proportion is shown in Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4: Handheld devices previously used by teachers in their teaching
This figure shows that most respondents reported to have previously used handheld devices in their
teaching. Where handheld devices had been used before, most were either iPads or tablets. Figure 4-5
shows the forms of handheld devices used and their proportions.
Figure 4-5: Types of handheld devices previously used by participants in their teaching
This figure shows that most of the respondents had previously used iPads or tablets and PCs or laptops
in their teaching.
Most participants indicated that learners had used some forms of digital technologies before to support
their learning. Of the 9 participants, 8 indicated that this was the case. The proportion is shown in
Figure 4-6.

Figure 4-6: Proportion of teachers indicating learners have previously used digital technologies to support
their learning
This figure shows a significant proportion of respondents indicating that their learners have previously
used digital technologies to support their learning. The most common forms of digital technologies
previously used have been PCs, laptops and interactive whiteboards (LIM). The proportions reported
This figure shows that a significant proportion of respondents used interactive whiteboards (LIM) and
PCs or laptops to support their learning. In only 4 cases have learners used handheld devices before for
this purpose. The proportion is shown in Figure 4-8.

This figure shows that half of the respondents reported that their learners have used handheld devices
to support their learning. In most cases, these have been iPads, tablets and smartphones. Details of
This figure shows that most of the respondents reported that their learners have used iPads or tablets to
support their learning.
Most of participants reported that they already knew of benefits arising from using handheld devices
to support learning. The proportion of responses is shown in Figure 4-10. It should be noted that the
teachers involved in this initiative, therefore, are generally already aware of issues and ways of using
digital technologies in teaching and are active in using them within their schools. It is clear from the
previous report that this is not a representative population of teachers from across Italy, and the needs
of this cohort, therefore, are not likely to be representative of the wider population.

Figure 4-10: Proportion of participants knowing of benefits of using handheld devices in teaching and
learning
This figure indicates that most participants know of benefits of using handheld devices for teaching
and learning. Participants reported four forms of benefits: adaptability to the learner; attractiveness and
Figure 4-11: Benefits of using handheld devices in teaching and learning reported by participants
This figure shows that the benefits of using handheld devices reported the most were adaptability to
the learner and improvement of management of courses. Of the 9 participants, 4 reported issues arising
when handheld devices are used for teaching and learning. The proportion of responses is shown in
Figure 4-12.

and learning
This figure shows that the majority of respondents know of issues arising when handheld devices are
used for teaching and learning. Participants reported three forms of issues arising: technological
The figure above shows that the most significant issue highlighted when using handheld devices is
learning issues, which concerns important aspects, such as forms and levels of interaction between
learners, technological literacy, long-term or immediate learning goals.

Participants indicated that the training course should provide a wide range of different forms of
support. These are shown in Figure 4-14.
This figure shows that the higher proportions of responses indicate particular support from the training
sessions on pedagogical knowledge. Participants also indicated that a wide range of features and
This figure indicates that the features or benefits of handheld devices requested the most are the
enhanced focus gained from mobile learning moments and approaches for supporting special

educational needs. In terms of theoretical backgrounds, participants indicated different levels of need
in this respect. Details of responses are shown in Figure 4-16.
The figure shows a significant proportion of preference for collaborative learning approaches from a
theoretical perspective within the training sessions.
Some participants indicated that they were aware of some software resources that could be used in
teaching and learning. Their responses are shown in Figure 4-17.

The figure above shows that most participants have knowledge of “some” or “a few” Apps or software
that could be used in their teaching. Those participants who know of Apps or software indicated
details of these, and why they use them. These are listed in Table 4-2.
App or piece of software Why you use it
Audacity Editing audio
C/C++ to program Pic
Clicker Open software to create personalized
didactic units
ePico Software to read e-books
Erikson maps Facilitate the links
Geogebra Simplifies the process of learning geometry
Microsoft office Easy to use and the students know how to
use it
NXT Programming to program mindstorm Nxt Robot
pcb to design an electronic board
Play history, play geography Materials easy to use on the LIM
softwares for students with hearing
difficulties
to support students with hearing difficulties
SuperMaps to create multimedia maps
Tuxpaint Simple graphic
Participants indicated the sorts of practices they would like covered in the sessions. Their responses
Figure 4-18: Practices that participants would like covered in the training sessions
The practices that most of the participants would like covered in the training sessions are research,
pupils creating their own notes and creating videos for presentations. Participants also indicated
examples of practices that they would like covered. Their responses are shown in Figure 4-19.

Figure 4-19: Types of practices that participants would like covered in the training sessions
The types of practices that participants would like covered in the training sessions the most are “think
forward”, “this is what I’ve done and how I’ve done it” and “tell me how I could improve this”.
Participants indicated the format of training sessions that they would like. Their responses are shown
in Figure 4-20.
The figure shows that a significant proportion of respondents would welcome hands-on trials of
practice and demonstrations as their favourite format for training sessions.

5. GREECE IN CONTEXT
Total responses
trainers and partners in Greece was 5. The
responses by country are shown in Table 5-1.
Greece 5 teachers
Table 5-1: Responses by country and target
group
Figure 5-1: Age range taught for Greek participants
The subjects taught by most teachers are science and technology, and others (special educational needs
and management). Of the total number of 5 teachers, 2 reported that they had classes including
learners with special educational needs, 2 with learners with communication needs, and 2 with classes
with special support teachers.
All participants indicated that they had used digital technologies before in their teaching. The
proportion is shown in Figure 5-2.

Figure 5-2: Proportion of participants using digital technologies before in their teaching
Most prior use has been with hardware peripherals such as projectors and multimedia. Details of
Figure 5-3: Forms of digital technologies previously used by participants in their teaching
Most participants indicated that they had not used handheld devices in their teaching previously. The

Figure 5-4: Handheld devices previously used by participants in their teaching
The only participant responding ‘yes’ reported that the handheld devices most used were experimental
instruments for physics and chemistry.
their learning. The proportion is shown in Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-5: Proportion of participants indicating learners have previously used digital technologies to
support their learning
The most common forms of digital technologies previously used have been local area networks (LAN)
supporting internet access. The proportions reported are shown in Figure 5-6.

In 2 cases learners have used handheld devices before for this purpose. The proportion is shown in
Figure 5-7.
In most cases, these have been experimental instruments and Android mobile telephones. Details of

This figure shows that respondents reported that their learners had most used mobile telephones and
experimental instruments.
In 4 cases, participants reported that they already knew of benefits arising from using handheld
devices to support learning. The proportion of responses is shown in Figure 5-9.
learning
Participants reported four forms of benefits: adaptability to the learner; attractiveness and engagement;
improving the management of courses; and facilitating the process of learning. Details of responses

This figure shows that the benefit of using handheld devices reported the most was facilitating the
process of learning. Of the 5 participants, only 1 reported issues arising when handheld devices are
used for teaching and learning. The proportion of responses is shown in Figure 5-11.
and learning
This figure shows that the majority of respondents know of issues arising when handheld devices are
used in teaching and learning. Participants reported three forms of issues arising: technological issues;
teacher awareness and training issues; and learning issues. Details are shown in Figure 5-12.

The figure above shows that the most significant issue reported arising when using handheld devices is
technological.
Participants also indicated that a wide range of features and benefits should be covered in the training
sessions. Details are shown in Figure 5-14.

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5
6
Which of the features or benefits of
handheld devices for teaching and learning
would you like covered in the training?
Yes
No
Not sure
NA
In terms of theoretical background, participants indicated different levels of need in this respect.
Details of responses are shown in Figure 5-15.
0
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6
Here are some learning theories. Which
ones are important for your students?
Yes
No
Not sure
NA
The approaches requested most commonly are those based on constructivist, situated, collaborative,
informal and lifelong learning theories.

Those participants who know of Apps or software indicated details of these, and why they use them.
These are listed in Table 5-2.
App or piece of
software
Why you use it
Chronometers Measuring time
Microsoft office Easy to use and the students know how to use it
Moodle & Joomla Course administration
Natural Sciences
Software
Some experiments are dangerous in the real lab or impossible
Probes Measuring

The practice that most of the participants would like covered in the training sessions is organising
notes and work. It should be noted that this option unfortunately only appeared in the questionnaire
delivered to the Greek partners and teachers. Participants also indicated examples of practices that
they would like covered. Their responses are shown in Figure 5-18.
The types of practice that participants would like covered in the training sessions the most is “Snap
and show”.
in Figure 5-19.
The figure shows that a significant proportion of respondents would welcome hands-on trials of
practice as well as sessions captured on video for reviewing afterwards as their favourite formats for
training sessions.

6. THE NETHERLANDS IN CONTEXT
Total responses
trainers and partners in the Netherlands was 15.
The responses by country are shown in Table 6-
1.
The Netherlands
14 teachers
1 trainer
Table 6-1: Responses by country and target group
Figure 6.1: Age range taught by participants
The subjects taught by most teachers are all subjects, mathematics, and languages and literature. Of
the total number of 14 teachers, 12 reported that they had classes including learners with special
educational needs, 3 with learners with communication needs, and 13 with classes with special support
teachers.

This figure shows that the majority of participants reported using digital technologies in their teaching
before. Details of responses are shown in Figure 6-3.
This figure shows that the majority of participants reported to use whiteboards, digital boards, smart
boards or interactive whiteboards in their teaching. Most participants indicated that they had not used
handheld devices in their teaching previously. The proportion is shown in Figure 6-4.
This figure shows that most respondents reported they had not previously used handheld devices in
their teaching. The forms of handheld devices used previously are shown in Figure 6-5.

Figure 6-5: Types of handheld devices previously used by participants in their teaching
This figure shows that the respondents have previously used mostly iPads or tablets and PCs or laptops
in their teaching.
their learning
This figure shows a significant proportion of respondents indicating that their learners have previously
used digital technologies to support their learning. The most common forms of digital technologies
previously used have been PCs and laptops. The proportions reported are shown in Figure 6-7.

This figure shows that most respondents indicate their learners have previously used PCs and laptops.
Participants reported whether learners had used handheld devices before for their learning. The
This figure shows that all respondents reported that their learners have not used handheld devices to
support their learning.
In 6 cases, participants reported that they already knew of benefits arising from using handheld
devices to support learning. The proportion of responses is shown in Figure 6-9.

learning
This figure indicates that most participants know of benefits of using handheld devices for teaching
and learning. Participants reported four forms of benefits: adaptability to the learner; attractiveness and
This figure shows that the benefits of using handheld devices reported the most were adaptability to
the learner and improvement of the management of courses. From the total, 5 participants reported
issues arising when handheld devices are used for teaching and learning. The proportion of responses
is shown in Figure 6-11.

Figure 6.11: Proportion of responses indicating issues arising when using handheld devices in teaching
and learning
This figure shows that the majority of respondents do not know of issues arising with handheld
devices in teaching and learning. Participants reported three forms of issues arising: technological
Technological issues
(power,updates, does
not work all the
time, Internet
access,damage?/theft)
TeachersLearning
issues(ensuring
safety, difficulty to
personalise teaching
path, not having
enough ipads in
class, training, legal
framework
Students Learning
issues(handwriting
gets worse, body
posture,tired eyes,
Overall learning issues
(lessinteraction
between students,lack
of technological
literacy,focus on
immediate outcomes
rather than long term
learninggoals,
Series1 3 0 2 1
0
0,5
1
1,5
2
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3
3,5
Occurrences

The figure above shows that the most significant issue reported arising when using handheld devices is
technological.
This figure shows that many responses indicate a request for support from the training sessions on
technological and content knowledge. Participants also indicated that a wide range of features and

This figure indicates that the features or benefits of handheld devices requested the most are the
enhanced focus gained from mobile learning moments, broadening assessment tasks, supporting
special educational needs and language learning support. In terms of theoretical background,
participants indicated different levels of need in this respect. Details of responses are shown in Figure
6-15.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Yes
No
Not sure
NA
The figure shows a significant proportion of preference for situated and collaborative learning
approaches within theoretical perspectives requested from the training sessions.

The figure above shows that most participants have knowledge of “a few” Apps or software that could
be used in their teaching. Those participants who know of Apps or software indicated details of these,
and why they use them. These are listed in Table 6-2.
App or piece of
software
Why you use it
Beter rekenen Math
Natural Sciences
Software
Some experiments are dangerous in the real lab or impossible
tiptool don't
toptool short games while learning
Figure 6-17: Practices that participants would like covered in the training sessions
The practices that most of the participants would like to be covered in the training sessions are
capturing and using imagery and video, and presenting to teachers and peers. Participants also
indicated examples of practices that they would like covered. Their responses are shown in Figure 6-
18.

The types of practices that participants would like covered in the training sessions the most are “think
forward” and “snap and show”.
in Figure 6-19.
The figure shows that most participants would welcome demonstrations and hands-on trials of practice
as their favourite formats for training sessions.

7. THE UNITED KINGDOM (ENGLAND) IN CONTEXT
Total responses
trainers and partners in the UK (England)
was 2 (see Table 7-1). The findings from this
low number should be viewed with caution;
outcomes might not indicate the needs of all
teachers involved in this cohort.
UK (England)
1 teacher
1 trainer
Table 7-1: Responses by country and target
group
Figure 7-1: Age range taught for UK respondents
The teacher reported that the class included learners with special educational needs, with learners with
communication needs, and was supported with special support teachers.

This figure shows that the majority of the participants reported using digital technologies in their
teaching before. Most prior use has been with interactive whiteboards. Details of responses are shown
in Figure 7-3.
This figure shows that participants reported using PCs, laptops, netbooks, visualizers, iPads and tablets
previously in their teaching. Participants indicated that they had used handheld devices in their
teaching previously. The proportion is shown in Figure 7-4.
This figure shows that all respondents reported to have previously used handheld devices in their
teaching. Respondents were asked about the forms of handheld devices they had used previously.
These are shown in Figure 7-5.

Figure 7-5: Proportion of digital technologies previously used by participants in their teaching
This figure shows that most of the respondents have previously used interactive games, and
peripherals such as digital cameras, handheld projectors and microphones, in their teaching previously.
All participants indicated that learners had used some forms of digital technologies before to support
their learning
All respondents reported that their learners have previously used digital technologies to support their
learning. The proportions reported are shown in Figure 7-7.

This figure shows that most respondents indicate their learners have previously used PCs, laptops,
netbooks and visualizers to support their learning previously. In both cases learners have used
handheld devices before to support their learning. The proportion is shown in Figure 7-8.
This figure shows that all respondents reported that their learners have used handheld devices to
support their learning. Details of responses are shown in Figure 7-9.

This figure shows that respondents reported their learners have used interactive games and a range of
handheld peripherals and devices, including projectors and microphone, iPads and tablets to support
their learning previously.
Participants reported that they already know of benefits arising from using handheld devices to support
teaching and learning. The proportion of responses is shown in Figure 7-10.
learning
This figure indicates that one of the participants knows of benefits of using handheld devices for
teaching and learning. Participants reported four forms of benefits: adaptability to the learner;
attractiveness and engagement; improving the management of courses; and facilitating the process of
learning. In the UK case, only one respondent reported a benefit in terms of improvement in
engagement in texts. Participants also reported issues arising when handheld devices are used for
teaching and learning. The proportion of responses is shown in Figure 7-11.

and learning
This figure shows that one of the respondents knows of issues arising when handheld devices are used
in teaching and learning. Participants reported three forms of issues arising: technological issues;
teacher awareness and training issues; and learning issues. Details are shown in Figure 7-12.
The figure above shows that the most significant issue arising when using handheld devices is
technological.

This figure shows that a significant proportion of responses indicate a request for support from the
training session on pedagogical knowledge. Participants also indicated that a wide range of features
and benefits should be covered in the training sessions. Details are shown in Figure 7-14.
0
0,5
1
1,5
2
2,5
Which of the features or benefits of handheld
devices for teaching and learning would you like
covered in the training?
Yes
No
Not sure
NA

This figure indicates that the features or benefits of handheld devices requested the most are: the use
of authentic teaching and learning materials; the concept of interweaving learning interactions; the
benefit of informality; the influence of ownership; how students can choose or make preferences; the
broadening of assessment tasks; and language learning support. In terms of theoretical background,
participants indicated different levels of need in this respect. Details of responses are shown in Figure
7-15.
0
0,5
1
1,5
2
2,5
Yes
No
Not sure
NA
The figure shows an equal preference for the various learning approaches from a theoretical
perspective requested from the training sessions.

The figure above shows that one of the participants has knowledge of “a lot” of Apps or software that
could be used in their teaching. Those participants who know of Apps or software indicated details of
these, and why they use them. These are listed in Table 7-2.
App or piece of
software
Why you use it
Book Creator Different, interactive approach to summative assessment
Nearpod Videos and resources - but these are limited and not v useful for
my subject at the moment
Quipper Revision questions on various topics - good plenary or revision
tool
This figure shows that there is an equal preference for the practices that participants would like to be
covered in the training sessions, except in the case of “Research” where participants reported they
were unsure. Participants also indicated examples of practices that they would like covered. Their

This figure shows that there is an equal preference for the type of practices that participants would like
covered in the training sessions.
in Figure 7-19.
The figure shows that most participants would welcome demonstrations, hands-on trials of practice as
well as sessions captured on video for reviewing afterwards and case study examples, as their
favourite formats for training sessions.

8. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE MLEARN TRAINING
Comparisons between countries
In this section, comparisons between countries are considered. These comparisons highlight some
implications for the training sessions being run in individual countries. Initially, graphics will be used
to highlight comparisons. These are then drawn together into comparative statements within a table,
and these elements are used to consider implications for the design of the MLARN training
programme.
Figure 8-1 indicates the proportion of participants that have previously used digital technologies in
their teaching.
Figure 8-1: Proportion of participants per country using digital technologies before in their teaching
This figure shows that most participants across all countries have used digital technologies in teaching
before. Figure 8-2 shows the types of digital technologies used.
Figure 8-2: Proportion of digital technologies used per country

This figure shows that participants in the Netherlands and England have used interactive whiteboards
more, that those in Greece have used projectors and multimedia more, and that those in Italy have used
LIM, PCs and laptops more. Figure 8-3 shows previous use of handheld devices by country.
Figure 8-3: Handheld devices previously used by country in their teaching
This figure shows that the highest proportion of participants previously using handheld devices is in
England and Italy, with lower proportions in the Netherlands and Greece. Figure 8-4 shows the types
of handheld devices used previously in each country.
Figure 8-4: Types of handheld devices used previously by country to support their teaching and learning

This figure shows that handheld devices used in Greece (for experimental purposes) are different from
those used to support teaching and learning in other countries. Figure 8-5 shows the proportion of
learners who have used digital technologies previously to support their learning.
Figure 8-5: Proportion of participants per country indicating learners have previously used digital
technologies to support their learning
This figure shows that many respondents in all countries indicated that learners had used digital
devices to support their learning. Figure 8-6 shows the types of devices they are reported to have used.

This figure shows that the proportion using PCs and laptops is higher in Italy and the Netherlands, the
proportion using interactive whiteboards is higher in the Netherlands and England, while there is a
higher proportion of use of LIM in Italy. Figure 8-7 shows the proportion of learners using handheld
devices previously for their learning.
This figure shows that the proportion in the Netherlands is lower than in any of the other countries.
Figure 8-8 shows the types of handheld devices used previously by learners.
This figure shows higher proportions of use of iPads and tablets in Italy and England, higher
proportions of use of handheld projectors and microphones in England, whereas in The Netherlands
participants reported no previous use. Figure 8-9 indicates the proportion of participants knowing of
benefits of using handheld devices by country.

Figure 8-9: Proportion of participants per country knowing of benefits of using handheld devices in
teaching and learning
Figure 8-10 shows the benefits reports by participants in each country.
Figure 8.10: Benefits of using handheld devices in teaching and learning reported by participants
Figure 8-11 shows the proportion of participants in each country reporting knowing of issues arising
when using handheld devices for teaching and learning.

Figure 8-11: Proportion of responses, per country, indicating issues arising when using handheld devices
in teaching and learning
Figure 8-12 indicates the nature of the issues highlighted in each country.
Figure 8-12: Issues arising when using handheld devices in teaching and learning in each country
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Italy Greece The Netherlands United Kingdom
Overall learning issues (less interaction
between students,lack of technological
literacy,focus on immediate outcomes
rather than long term learning goals,
Students Learning issues (handwriting
gets worse, body posture, tired eyes,
TeachersLearningissues (ensuring
safety, difficulty to personalise
teachingpath, not having enough
ipads in class, training, legal
framework
Technological issues
(power,updates, does not work all the
time, Internet access, damage?/theft)
The figure above shows that the most commonly reported issues arising when using handheld devices
are technological issues. Figure 8-13 shows the practices that participants would like covered in
training sessions.

Figure 8-13 Practices that participant would like covered in the training sessions
Which of the following practices would you like covered in the sessions?
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Figure 8-14 shows the types of practices that participants would like covered in the training sessions.
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in Figure 8-15.
What would your preference be for the sessions in the workshop?
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14
16
The Netherlands
0
0,5
1
1,5
2
2,5
UK (England)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Greece
Comparative features highlighted by the needs analysis
Details within Chapters 3 to 8 are drawn together in the tables (8-1 to 8-5) below, which highlight
important comparative features, similarities and differences between the groups of participants, and
between countries. In each table, where a cell is coloured yellow, this indicates a difference from the
overall picture shown when all teacher responses are grouped together.

Feature All teachers
(n=27)
All partners
and trainers
(n=4)
Participants
from Italy
(n=9)
Participants
from Greece
(n=5)
Participants
from the
Netherlands
(n=15)
Participants
from
England
(n=2)
Age range
taught
4-19 years,
with most from
6-14 years
- 7-19 years,
with most
from 7-14
years
6-16 years, with
most from 13-
15 years
4-19 years,
with most
from 6-12
years
11-18 years
Subjects taught A wide range,
but most either
all subjects or
science and
technology
- Mostly science
and
technology,
languages and
literature,
history and
philosophy
Mostly science
and technology,
and others
(special needs
and
management)
Mostly all
subjects,
mathematics,
and languages
and literature
-
Learners with
certified
special
educational
needs
21 out of the
27 have
learners with
special
educational
needs
- 6 out of 7
teachers
2 out of 3
teachers
12 out of 14
teachers`
1 out of 1
teacher
Learners with
communication
needs
11 out of 27
have learners
with
communication
needs
- 5 out of 7
teachers
2 out of 5
teachers
3 out of 14
teachers
1 out of 1
teacher
Classes with
special support
teachers
22 out of 27
have classes
with special
support
teachers
- 6 out of 7
teachers
2 out of 5
teachers
13 out of 14
teachers
1 out of 1
teacher
Table 8-1: Comparison of background features

(n=27)
All partners
and trainers
(n=4)
Participants
from Italy
(n=9)
Participants
from Greece
(n=5)
Participants
from the
Netherlands
(n=15)
Participants
from
England
(n=2)
Prior use of
digital
technologies
for teaching
25 out of 27 4 out of 4 8 out of 9 5 out of 5 14 out of 15 2 out of 2
Main prior
digital
technologies
used for
teaching
PCs, laptops,
internet,
robots, and
LIM
Interactive
whiteboards,
netbooks,
visualizers,
PCs, and
laptops
PCs, laptops,
and LIM
Hardware,
projectors, and
multimedia
Interactive
whiteboards
PCs, laptops,
netbooks,
visualizers, a
variety of
handheld
devices, and
iPads and
tablets
Handheld
devices used
previously in
teaching
Main prior
handheld
devices used
for teaching
iPads, tablets,
PCs and
laptops
iPads, and
tablets
PCs, laptops,
iPads, and
tablets
Experimental
instruments in
physics and
chemistry
PCs, laptops,
iPads, and
tablets
Interactive
games, and a
variety of
handheld
devices
including
projectors,
microphones,
iPads and
tablets
Prior use of
digital
technologies
by learners for
learning
Main prior
digital
technologies
used by
learners for
learning
PCs, laptops,
internet,
robots, and
LIM
PCs, laptops,
iPads, and
tablets
LIM, PCs, and
laptops
Internet, and
robots
PCs, and
laptops
PCs, laptops,
netbooks and
visualizers
Prior handheld
devices used
by learners for
learning
Main prior
handheld
devices used
by learners for
learning
Smartphones,
iPods, Android
devices, iPads,
tablets, PCs,
and laptops
Smartphones,
projectors, and
microphones
iPads, tablets,
smartphones,
and iPods
Experimental
instruments,
and Android
mobile
telephones
- Interactive
games,
handheld
projectors and
microphones,
iPads and
tablets
Table 8-2: Comparison of background uses of digital technologies

(n=27)
All partners
and trainers
(n=4)
Participants
from Italy
(n=9)
Participants
from Greece
(n=5)
Participants
from the
Netherlands
(n=15)
Participants
from
England
(n=2)
Knowing of
benefits of
using handheld
devices for
teaching and
learning
16 out of 27 - 5 out of 9 4 out of 5 6 out of 15 1 out of 2
Main benefits
identified
More attractive
and engaging
for learners,
and improves
the
management of
courses
- Improves the
management
of courses, and
adaptability to
the learner
Facilitating the
process of
learning
Adaptability to
the learner,
and improves
the
management
of courses
Adaptability
to the learner,
attractiveness
and
engagement,
improving the
management
of courses,
and
facilitating the
process of
learning
Knowing of
issues arising
when handheld
-devices are
used in
teaching and
learning
11 out of 27 - 4 out of 9 1 out of 5 5 out of 15 1 out of 2
Main issues
identified
Technological - Overall
learning
issues, and
teaching issues
Technological Technological,
and student
learning issues
Technological,
and teacher
learning issues
Existing
knowledge of
Apps or
software
Mainly a few
or none, with
38 items
identified in
total
Mainly a few,
with 12 items
identified in
total
Mainly a few
or some, with
13 items
identified in
total
Mainly none,
with 6 items
identified in
total
Mainly a few
or none, with 4
items
identified in
total
A lot or some,
with 3 items
identified in
total
Table 8-3: Comparison of background knowledge for using handheld devices

(n=27)
All partners
and trainers
(n=4)
Participants
from Italy
(n=9)
Participants
from Greece
(n=5)
Participants
from the
Netherlands
(n=15)
Participants
from
England
(n=2)
Main forms of
support
requested from
training
sessions
Technological
and content
knowledge
Issues and
challenges,
technological
and pedagogical
knowledge
Technological
and content
knowledge,
and the
learning
environment
Technological,
content and
pedagogical
knowledge, the
learning
environment,
aspects of
communication,
issues and
challenges
Technological
and content
knowledge
Pedagogical
knowledge
Main features
or benefits
requested from
the training
Enhanced
focus gained
from mobile
learning
moments, the
provision of
constant
alertness, and
the use of
authentic
teaching and
learning
materials
Mobility,
developing
face-to-face
social
interactions,
supporting
special
educational
needs, and
language
learning support
Supporting
special
educational
needs,
enhanced
focus gained
from mobile
learning
moments, the
concept of
interweaving
learning
interactions,
and language
learning
support
Mobility,
developing
face-to-face
social
interactions,
and uses of
authentic
teaching and
learning
materials
Enhanced
focus gained
from mobile
learning
moments,
broadening
assessment
tasks,
supporting
special
educational
needs, and
language
learning
support
Use of
authentic
teaching and
learning
materials, the
concept of
interweaving
learning
interactions,
the benefit of
informality,
the influence
of ownership,
how students
can choose or
make
preferences,
the
broadening of
assessment
tasks, and
language
learning
support
Main
approaches
requested from
the training
sessions
Collaborative,
situated and
constructivist
Collaborative,
constructivist,
situated,
informal and
lifelong
learning
Collaborative,
constructivist,
and situated
Constructivist,
situated,
collaborative,
informal and
lifelong
learning
Collaborative,
situated and
constructivist
All
approaches
from a
theoretical
perspective

(n=27)
All partners
and trainers
(n=4)
Participants
from Italy
(n=9)
Participants
from Greece
(n=5)
Participants
from the
Netherlands
(n=15)
Participants
from
England
(n=2)
Main practices
requested from
training
sessions
Capturing and
using imagery
and video,
research, and
pupils creating
their own notes
and books in
multimedia
formats
Capturing and
using imagery
and video,
creating videos
for presentation
to wider
audiences,
pupils recording
video clips of
lessons for later
playback, and
pupils creating
their own notes
and books in
multimedia
formats
Research,
pupils creating
their own
notes and
books in
multimedia
formats, and
creating videos
for
presentation to
wider
audiences
Organising
notes and work,
research,
discussing
strengths and
weaknesses of
work presented
and shared by
pupils, and
creating videos
for presentation
to wider
audiences
Capturing and
using imagery
and video,
presenting to
teachers and
peers, and
pupils creating
their own
notes and
books in
multimedia
formats
All except
research
Main examples
of practices
requested from
training
sessions
Think forward,
snap and show,
this is what
I’ve done and
how I’ve done
it, and tell me
how I could
improve this
Review and
reflect, and this
is what I’ve
done and how
I’ve done it
Think forward,
this is what
I’ve done and
how I’ve done
it, and tell me
how I could
Snap and show,
and tell me how
I could improve
this
Think forward,
snap and
show, and this
is what I’ve
done and how
I’ve done it
All
Table 8-4: Comparison of features requested from the training sessions
(n=27)
All partners
and trainers
(n=4)
Participants
from Italy
(n=9)
Participants
from Greece
(n=5)
Participants
from the
Netherlands
(n=15)
Participants
from
England
(n=2)
Main formats
of training
sessions
requested
Hands-on trials
of practice, and
demonstrations
Demonstrations,
and hands-on
trials of practice
Hands-on
trials of
practice, and
demonstrations
Hands-on trials
of practice,
sessions
captured on
video, and case
study examples
Hands-on
trials of
practice, and
demonstrations
All except
presentations
Table 8-5: Comparison of formats of training sessions requested

References
Brown, J. (2002). Training needs assessment: A must for developing an effective training program.
Public Personnel Management, 31(4), 569–578.
Passey, D. and Zozimo, J. (2014). Mobile learning and information and communication technology
teacher training in MLEARN partner countries: Research Report - Work Package 4.
Lancaster: Lancaster University.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management (n.d.). Training and Development – Planning & Evluating:
Training needs assessment. Accessed at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/training-
and-development/planning-evaluating/#url=Training-Needs-Assessment. Retrieved: 26 April
2014.

Appendix A
MLEARN training needs analysis questionnaire
Trainer and partner questionnaire
Information about the study
The MLEARN project, a European Union (EU)-funded project, will explore and promote teacher
development of mobile learning practices in four member states – The Netherlands, the UK (England),
Greece and Italy. The Department of Educational Research at Lancaster University has been
commissioned by this project to undertake a training needs analysis. As you will be involved in this
project, you are kindly asked to complete this questionnaire, to help support the design of the training
so that it most effectively meets your needs as a trainer/partner. All trainers, and individuals each
partner has identified to help support the training focus should complete this survey.
The questionnaire
The questionnaire should take you no more than 30 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely
voluntary; not participating or withdrawing from the study will not have any bearing on your
relationship with the project organisation. We will use any responses you give us in ways to ensure
your anonymity, and we do not request any personal details from you. The data you provide will be
used to produce country and overview analyses that will be presented to the trainers and the partners
of the project, to help them develop a training package to meet your needs. The analyses will be
collected together into a single report, which may be published by the MLEARN project and by the
authors, and may be used in subsequent academic publications.
You may submit your responses online – once you have answered the questions then click ‘submit’.
When you submit the questionnaire, you are indicating to us that you are happy to send the details, that
you believe them to be as correct as possible, and that you are happy with the conditions for
submitting them. If you wish to withdraw your responses for any reason, please let us know within 2
weeks of sending them, and we will destroy the completed questionnaire. The original questionnaire
will be stored for 6 years, and may then be destroyed.
Contact details
If you have any questions relating to this study or to the questionnaire, please contact:
Professor Don Passey – Principal Investigator
Tel: 01524 592314 Email: d.passey@lancaster.ac.uk
Room: County South, D25, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YD, UK.
Or
Dr Paul Ashwin – Head of Department
Tel: 01524 594443 Email: Paul.Ashwin@Lancaster.ac.uk
Part 1 – a little background
Are you? (Please tick those that apply to you.)
a partner
a trainer
Your country (Please tick the row that applies to you.)
Italy
Greece
The Netherlands
UK (England)

Part 2 – previous uses of digital technologies
Have you used any digital
technologies in teaching or
training before?
Yes No
If so, which ones?
Have you used any handheld
devices in teaching or training
before?
Yes No
If so, which ones?
Have your learners or trainees
used any digital technologies in
their learning before?
Yes No
If so, which ones?
Have your learners or trainees
used handheld devices in their
learning before?
Yes No
If so, which ones?
Part 3 – pedagogies using digital technologies
How much support during the training sessions do you think trainees should have on? (Please tick one
box in each row.)
a
lot
some not very
much
none
at all
Technological knowledge (what the device can do and how to
use it)
Content knowledge (what subjects and topics can be
addressed using the devices and their applications)
Pedagogical knowledge (how this is done through the
development and deployment of appropriate teaching and
learning activities)
The learning environment beyond the classroom
Aspects of communication and their links to teaching and
learning
Issues and challenges of using handheld devices

Which of these features and benefits do you think should be included in the training? (Please tick one
box in each row.)
Yes Not sure No
Greater accessibility to information, and accessing information in context
Uses of information in spatial or location, temporal, social, and technical
contexts
Mobility, and developing face-to-face social interactions
Uses of authentic teaching and learning materials
Providing constant alertness ( so users can confront a situation as it
happens, instead of postponing it until they reach their home or school)
The enhanced focus gained from mobile learning ‘moments’
Learning supported by the convenience of time (increasing access to
authentic teaching and learning materials that could be used at a time
convenient to teachers, such as when they are preparing lesson plans, or to
learners, while travelling to school)
The concept of interweaving learning interactions using the features of the
handheld devices (a novel concept in using handheld devices inside and
outside the classroom, highlighting the combination of face-to-face social
interaction with mobile learning moments)
The benefit of informality
The influence of ownership
How students can choose or make preferences
Saving time
Broadening assessment tasks
Supporting special educational needs
Language learning support
Enhancing pedagogical practices and value
Which of the following examples focusing on practices linked to learning theories do you think are
important to explore in the training? (Please tick one box in each row.)
Yes Not
sure
No
Behaviouralist (such as drill-and-practice questions and answers)
Constructivist (such as discussion on a specific topic or theme)
Situated (such as working in a group on an aspect of interest)
Collaborative (such as 5 pupils working in a group to create a single
presentation)
Informal and lifelong (such as developing ideas of how to use the handheld
device when walking through a museum or gallery)
Learning and teaching support (such as how to create other forms of
assessment exercises)
Part 4 – learning activities using digital technologies
How many Apps or pieces of software do you know that you can use for teaching or training in
specific subjects and topics? (Please tick one box.)
A lot
(more than
10)
Some (5-
10)
A few (1-
5)

Please name the ones that you use the most (up to 5) and explain why you use them.
App or piece of software Why I use it
Which of the following practices do you think should be covered in the session using suitable
examples or case studies? (Please tick one box in each row.)
Yes Not sure No
research
capturing and using imagery and video clips
presenting to teachers and peers
pupils creating their own notes and books in multimodal formats
discussing strengths and weaknesses of work presented and shared by
pupils
creating videos for presentation to wider audiences
organising notes and work
pupils recording video clips of lessons for later playback
Which of the following examples of practices can you provide as a case study or demonstration for
trainees to focus on? (Please tick one box in each row.)
Yes Not sure No
“Review and reflect”, where pupils capture audio, imagery and video
during lessons, use these in plenary sessions to reflect on what has been
covered, consider the key elements learned, how these fit into wider
subject or topic pictures, and how ideas might be used or taken further
outside the classroom
“Think forward”, where pupils access future topic material via the
Internet and capture relevant thoughts or ideas to contribute to
discussions or presentations in class or through on-line discussions. Pupils
can be encouraged to use the handheld devices at home to research topics
for themselves
“Listen to my explanations”, where pupils record audio when they are
completing homework assignments and these verbal explanations are
listened to and marked by teachers
“Snap and show”, where pupils capture imagery, which is downloaded to
a server and accessed through a computer or interactive whiteboard
screen, for wider pupil discussion, perhaps made accessible to parents so
that they can see and discuss events that have happened in school
“This is what I’ve done and how I’ve done it”, where pupils create
presentations of how they have used mobile technologies to tackle
particular activities, which are recorded and made accessible on
appropriate web-sites for teachers and parents to see. Observing other
pupils’ stories and reports, pupils can include sound recordings of their
own voice as well as text and pictures to form multi-modal texts
“Tell me how I could improve this”, where pupils can share their work in
multimedia formats with peers, mentors, teachers or trusted adults in
order to seek comments, evaluative feedback, assessments of their work,
and ideas to improve their work

Part 5 – format of the training session
What would your preferences be for the sessions in the workshop? (Please tick one box in each row.)
A lot Some Not many Very few
Presentations or lecture-like-sessions
Demonstrations
Hands-on trials of practice
Sessions captured on video for reviewing afterwards
Case study examples for review during and after sessions
Thank you for completing the survey
Please click on the ‘submit’ button to send us your responses

Appendix B
MLEARN training needs analysis questionnaire
Teacher questionnaire
Information about the study
The MLEARN project, a European Union (EU)-funded project, will explore and promote teacher
development of mobile learning practices in four member states – The Netherlands, the UK (England),
Greece and Italy. The Department of Educational Research at Lancaster University has been
commissioned by this project to undertake a training needs analysis. As you will be involved in this
project, you are kindly asked to complete this questionnaire, to help us support the design of the
training so that it most effectively meets your needs as a teacher.
The questionnaire
The questionnaire should take you no more than 30 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely
voluntary; not participating or withdrawing from the study will not have any bearing on your
relationship with the project organisation. We will use any responses you give us in ways to ensure
your anonymity, and we do not request any personal details from you. The data you provide will be
used to produce country and overview analyses that will be presented to the trainers and the partners
of the project, to help them develop a training package to meet your needs. The analyses will be
collected together into a single report, which may be published by the MLEARN project and by the
authors, and may be used in subsequent academic publications.
Please submit your responses by email to j.zozimo@lancaster.ac.uk
When you submit the questionnaire, you are indicating to us that you are happy to send the details, that
you believe them to be as correct as possible, and that you are happy with the conditions for
submitting them. If you wish to withdraw your responses for any reason, please let us know within 2
weeks of sending them, and we will destroy the completed questionnaire. The original questionnaire
will be stored for 6 years, and may then be destroyed.
Contact details
If you have any questions relating to this study or to the questionnaire, please contact either:
Professor Don Passey – Principal Investigator
Tel: 01524 592314 Email: d.passey@lancaster.ac.uk
Dr Paul Ashwin – Head of Department
Tel: 01524 594443 Email: Paul.Ashwin@Lancaster.ac.uk

Part 1 – a little background
Your country (Please tick the country that applies to you.)
Italy The Netherlands
Greece England
The age range you teach:
The subject(s) you teach
(up to 3 in total):
Yes No
Do any of your learners have certified special educational needs?
Yes No
Do any of your learners have communication needs?
Yes No
Do any of your learners have special support teachers?
Part 2 – previous uses of digital technologies
Yes No
Have you used any digital technologies in your teaching before?
If so, which ones?
Yes No
Have you used any handheld devices in your teaching before?
If so, which ones?
Yes No
Have your learners used any digital technologies for learning before?
If so, which ones?
Yes No
Have your learners used handheld devices for learning before?
If so, which ones?
Yes No
Do you know of any benefits of using handheld devices for teaching or
learning?
If so, which ones?
Yes No
Do you know of any issues with handheld devices with teaching or learning?
If so, which ones?
Part 3 – pedagogies using digital technologies

How much support from the training sessions would you want on the following? (Please tick one box
in each row.)
a
lot
some not very
much
none
at all
Technological knowledge (what the device can do and how to
use it)
Content knowledge (what subjects and topics can be
addressed using the devices and their applications)
Pedagogical knowledge (how this is done through the
development and deployment of appropriate teaching and
learning activities)
The learning environment beyond the classroom
Aspects of communication and their links to teaching and
learning
Issues and challenges of using handheld devices
Which of the following features or benefits of handheld devices for teaching and learning would you
like covered in the training? (Please tick one box in each row.)
Yes Not
sure
No
Greater accessibility to information, and accessing information in context
Uses of information in spatial or location, temporal, social, and technical
contexts
Mobility, and developing face-to-face social interactions
Uses of authentic teaching and learning materials
Providing constant alertness ( so users can confront a situation as it happens,
instead of postponing it until they reach their home or school)
The enhanced focus gained from mobile learning ‘moments’
Learning supported by the convenience of time (increasing access to
authentic teaching and learning materials that could be used at a time
convenient to teachers, such as when they are preparing lesson plans, or to
learners, while travelling to school)
The concept of interweaving learning interactions using the features of the
handheld devices (a novel concept in using handheld devices inside and
outside the classroom, highlighting the combination of face-to-face social
interaction with mobile learning moments)
The benefit of informality
The influence of ownership
How students can choose or make preferences
Saving time
Broadening assessment tasks
Supporting special educational needs
Language learning support
Enhancing pedagogical practices and value

Here are some learning theories. Which do you think are important for learning for your children?
(Please tick one box in each row.)
Yes Not
sure
No
Behaviouralist (such as drill-and-practice questions and answers)
Constructivist (such as discussion on a specific topic or theme)
Situated (such as working in a group on an aspect of interest)
Collaborative (such as 5 pupils working in a group to create a single
presentation)
Informal and lifelong (such as developing ideas of how to use the handheld
device when walking through a museum or gallery)
Learning and teaching support (such as how to create other forms of
assessment exercises)
Part 4 – learning activities using digital technologies
How many Apps or pieces of software do you know that you can use for teaching in specific subjects
and topics? (Please tick one box.)
A lot
(more
than 10)
Some (5-
10)
A few (1-
5)
None
If you know of some already, please name the ones that you use the most (up to 5) and explain why
you use them.
App or piece of software Why I use it
Which of the following practices would you like covered in the sessions? (Please tick one box in each
row.)
Yes Not
sure
No
research
capturing and using imagery and video clips
presenting to teachers and peers
pupils creating their own notes and books in multimodal formats
discussing strengths and weaknesses of work presented and shared by
pupils
creating videos for presentation to wider audiences
organising notes and work
pupils recording video clips of lessons for later playback

Which of the following examples of practices would you like to focus on? (Please tick one box in each
row.)
Yes Not
sure
No
“Review and reflect”, where pupils capture audio, imagery and video during
lessons, use these in plenary sessions to reflect on what has been covered,
consider the key elements learned, how these fit into wider subject or topic
pictures, and how ideas might be used or taken further outside the classroom
“Think forward”, where pupils access future topic material via the Internet
and capture relevant thoughts or ideas to contribute to discussions or
presentations in class or through on-line discussions. Pupils can be
encouraged to use the handheld devices at home to research topics for
themselves
“Listen to my explanations”, where pupils record audio when they are
completing homework assignments and these verbal explanations are listened
to and marked by teachers
“Snap and show”, where pupils capture imagery, which is downloaded to a
server and accessed through a computer or interactive whiteboard screen, for
wider pupil discussion, perhaps made accessible to parents so that they can
see and discuss events that have happened in school
“This is what I’ve done and how I’ve done it”, where pupils create
presentations of how they have used mobile technologies to tackle particular
activities, which are recorded and made accessible on appropriate web-sites
for teachers and parents to see. Observing other pupils’ stories and reports,
pupils can include sound recordings of their own voice as well as text and
pictures to form multi-modal texts
“Tell me how I could improve this”, where pupils can share their work in
multimedia formats with peers, mentors, teachers or trusted adults in order
to seek comments, evaluative feedback, assessments of their work, and ideas
to improve their work
Part 5 – format of the training session
What would your preferences be for the sessions in the workshop? (Please tick one box in each row.)
A lot Some Not many Very few
Presentations or lecture-like-sessions
Demonstrations
Hands-on trials of practice
Sessions captured on video for reviewing afterwards
Case study examples for review during and after sessions
Thank you for completing the survey
Please send your completed responses by email to j.zozimo@lancaster.ac.uk

6th
May 2014
Any correspondence about this report should be addressed to the first author:
Don Passey
Professor of Technology Enhanced Learning
Centre for Technology Enhanced Learning
Department of Educational Research
Lancaster University
Lancaster, LA1 4YL
Tel: 01524 592314
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