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The delay in shipping meant they didn't arrive until well into the school semester, meaning teachers didn't get sufficient time to play and incorporate them int
by askvictor 10y ago
The delay in shipping meant they didn't arrive until well into the school semester, meaning teachers didn't get sufficient time to play and incorporate them into the curriculum. I have also heard that due to insufficient teacher training (and play time) that a lot of them are sitting unused. Certainly some teachers are doing awesome things, and the resources and community building behind the project are great, but the realities of teaching on the ground have meant that a lot of the potential is unrealised. I say this based on hearsay and second hand information; I'm not in the UK so don't have any direct knowledge.
- clort 10y agoI work in a school, and I know at least the teachers did get hold of a few before the students did though I don't know what has been done with them so far as I'm not near the ICT dept -- its worth noting that the ones that were given away to the year 7 students were theirs for their own use and do not belong to the school. This meant that the school had to buy some if they needed them for classroom work, since the students might play with their own at home, but could not be guaranteed to bring them in. For the teachers to incorporate that into their curriculum, they are going to need to budget for 30 at least probably a few more for spares.