Why loan iPad minis?

Why?

We understand that you may have questions about the rationale for providing students with encrypted iPad minis.

Here is a brief summary of the business case

Providing all students with mini iPads places us in a better position to support our students in areas of high importance, including empowering/enabling students to:

Comply with the Protecting Patient Sensitive Information policy (replacing encrypted memory sticks).
Develop professional practice, professional identity and digital capability.
Have use of a robust up to date device irrespective of personal financial constraints.
Record and edit video (replacing requirement to loan video cameras and enabling creativity).

Providing all students with iPads could also lead to a positive impact on other areas of MB ChB practice, examples being:

Development of a Communication strategy. New options for dissemination of documents and messages.
Develop a deeper level of connectivity with the school when out on placement, part of our One Medical School initiative “students carrying the Medical School with them”.
Immediate documentation of feedback. Using iPads enables effective and efficient completion of NHS ePortfolio tickets. Will require raising awareness with staff who tutor and supervise.
Workbooks and study guides distributed in digital formats. Including improved support for learning needs/differences.
Interactive learning resource development & interactive learning sessions (blended mobile learning).

Longitudinal learning activities, of the type that require notifications at key progression points (simulations).