Exploring Academics' formal and informal iPad support systems

Olaojo AiyegbayoUniversity of Huddersfield

Piloting the iPad (and other tablets) Coffee Club at the University of Huddersfield

Olaojo Aiyegbayo

@olaojo15

University of Huddersfield

iPad (and alternative devices) Coffee Club

Informal Space

iPad (and other tablets) Coffee Club

Semi-formal space + Refreshments

Peer/informal Learning

iPad (and other tablets) Coffee Club

KnowledgeableEnthusiast

Motivated Learners

Format

Show and Tell

Wisdom of Crowds

Session Booked (Eventbrite) Attended

Session 1 26 17

Session 2 16 11

Session 3 14 10

Total 56 38

Booking/Attendance breakdown per session

Evaluation Findings

STRENGTHS

(1) The informality of the sessions:

• “I like the informality – don’t change that!”

• “I really liked the session and found it useful. It is also good to meet others using tablets and learning from each other. It’s a good informal forum.”

STRENGTHS

• “It’s a really good chance/opportunity to find out how iPads can be used. Its assumed we know what we’re doing with them, the coffee club provided a relaxed environment to share ideas and learn how to make the most out of mobile devices. Not too technical and not too basic, just a really good forum to find out ‘stuff’.”

STRENGTHS

(2) No pressure on attendees to share:

• “I really liked the format especially not feeling pressure to share unless you wanted to – I’m still getting to grips with using an iPad for work purposes and still not sure I use it to the optimum functionality….”

CHALLENGES

(1) Time constraints:

• “I'll like to come and try this out, but I am away next week.”

• Please keep me on your list as I might be able to come another time.”

• “I can never do a Tuesday: any chance of having the occasional Wednesday or Thursday?”

CHALLENGES

(2) Technical issues: Institutional WiFi problems

• “A positive experience despite some technical issues which limited one or two demonstrations.”

• “More preparation in making sure stuff is working and to reduce technical issues and waiting around.”

Twitter: @olaojo15

iPad Project site:

https://bjetipadproject.wordpress.com

Image References• iPad image by bfishadow

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bfishadow/4604713152/sizes/z/in/photostream/

• iPad (and alternative devices) Coffee Club image by Tamsyn Smith

• People designed by Benjamin Harlow from The Noun Project: http://thenounproject.com/term/people/37444/

• Person designed by Ferran Brown from The Noun Project: http://thenounproject.com/term/person/12133/