Why Myddelton College Has Gone Completely Paper-Free
Headteacher Mark Roberts explains how the school’s decision to go paper-less will prepare children for the digital world
Here at Myddelton College, we embrace technology in the classroom by allowing pupils to work on tablets, using stylus pens.
The school has done away with all but one of its printers, switching to mobile and cloud technology to underpin learning. And instead of using handouts, our teachers upload work online and can even mark ?live? in real time while pupils watch. Students can also log in to OneNote the day before a lesson to see plans and materials in advance.
By making the switch, we estimate we will save around £100,000 a year on paper, pens and printing, which goes a long way towards off-setting the £150,000 set-up cost of a paper-free environment. As a Microsoft Showcase School ? the first of its kind in North Wales and one of only 34 in the UK ? we benefit from 5GHz wireless technology, and will soon have a high-speed internet 100/200MB line.
Five teachers at Myddelton College have also been made designated Microsoft ?innovator experts?, in recognition of their approach to curriculum development. As part of this role, they help train staff to introduce technology in their classrooms and improve learning techniques.
Above, the switch will help pupils develop the skills needed for the digital world
Since going paper-free, we have seen significant improvements in pupil performance and engagement. Our ability to feedback using text, annotation,...
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