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Academia at Learning Environments Northern Ireland

Academia the Technology Group at Learning Environments Northern Ireland brought together thought leaders, researchers and education practitioners to examine how pedagogy, policy and place intersect in the creation of inclusive learning environments.

Sessions within this strand explored the latest evidence, educational theory and lived experience shaping how spaces are designed to support teaching, learning and wellbeing. From inclusive classroom models to research-led design approaches, the Academia Strand encouraged deeper understanding and informed decision-making across sectors.

 

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Learning Environments Northern Ireland 2025
Learning Environments Northern Ireland 2025
Learning Environments Northern Ireland 2025
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10:30
  1. Britannic Suite
    30 mins

    Building on experience from working with schools across the UK and Ireland, Nicole will showcase how iPad - a fully mobile, portable powerhouse with built-in accessibility features - supports creativity for all, a mission shared by Adobe. 

    In this lively session, you will see a simple, impactful project: using a photo of a classroom and empowering students to reimagine their learning environment using generative AI in the C2k-provided tool, Adobe Express. Join to discover how you can bring learning environments to life with Apple technology and Adobe Express.

12:30
  1. Britannic Suite
    30 mins

    Hear from the team at Cedar Lodge School, a special education school in Belfast. The school provides education for pupils from Nursery to Year 15, covering all areas of learning mandated by the Northern Ireland Curriculum.

    The school is an Apple Distinguished School, and you will learn how Apple technology has supported digital learning within a SEND School environment. The team will share how the iPad has transformed the way students learn and how the technology has been successfully integrated into daily life. The iPad has been deployed 1:1 across the school and has been used to inspire learners and support children with severe learning difficulties.

    The session will conclude with demonstrations of the built-in accessibility features of the iPad that you can take back to your learning community.

14:30

Get in touch with the team to explore how we can assist your school with device management, creative solutions, device refreshes, software licensing, and IT support.

 

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