Felix Münch,
Bachelor student, César Ritz Colleges

As most of our lectures are working either with PDF or PPT Presentations, the iPad comes in quite handy as it can read all the different formats.
The school gave every student a bundle of apps that increase the productivity compared to an actual laptop.

iAnnotate for example is a document reviewer and apart from just viewing documents, you can highlight, write comments, add links and it will save that way. The iPad helps especially when we are talking about the classroom experience.

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With the Airplay function and every classroom set up with a projector connected to an Apple TV, we have the ability to prompt each student’s iPad screen via wi-fi on the wall. This is how the lecturers present their course.
And if a student wants to comment or mention an example, he can quickly take-over the screen and show the whole class his iPad screen.

Ilinca Dobrea,
Student, Bouveret campus

As far as I am concerned, the iPad was an amazing idea. Not only is it an ‘anytime, anywhere’ learning device, but it also allows us to extend the class beyond the four walls. 

With the iPad we have the opportunity to be permanently in touch with the teachers,as well as the other students, through the ‘Ritz CommuniGate’ channel.

I have found the iPad to be really useful in our food and nutrition class where our teacher recommended us a list of applications where we found a lot of interesting information for the class.

I recommend the iPad as a learning device because it is an original method of learning, providing easy access to information and, at the same time it helps students stay in touch with teachers and classmates.

Olga Kampaxi,
lecturer, César Ritz Colleges Brig campus

I had to approach my course objectives and some activities with a different mind-set upon the introduction of iPads at César Ritz Colleges.

I had to re-create aspects of my courses from the creation of video-resumes, internet searches, impromptu student presentations, and an increase in classroom mobility.

It is, however, a journey that I have very much enjoyed. But it is only the beginning.

I see tablets as a tool that has great potential in educational institutions, and at the same time we are helping the students to use it in ways that can help them in their professional careers. Built-in surveys, interviews, podcasts etc. are just a few things that can be transferred to the workplace.