How do students access their content after the visit?

Students are given a user name and make up their own password at the beginning of their visit. 24 hours after coming to Tate Modern, they can then go to the SMART post-visit website and login to their own personal account.

All the sound recordings, writing and drawing that the student did in the gallery will be available to download, along with scripts of the audio content they listened to, and links to the artworks they looked at.

What if a student forgets their password?

The lead teacher will be emailed a list of all students’ usernames and passwords so there’s no need to worry about any lost or forgotten passwords.

How long will the students’ content remain online?

Content will remain available on the SMART website for three months after the visit to Tate Modern and must be downloaded during this period.

What can we do with the content once we’ve downloaded it?

Tate Learning department has created a resource pack with ideas of how to use your content.

Will this handheld computer replace the sketchbook for our gallery visit?

No, the multimedia tools on the handheld computer encourage students to respond creatively to art works, but do not provide intensive drawing activities. For a school group focusing exclusively on drawing, a traditional sketchbook would be more appropriate.

How is the SMART guide different from audio tours I’ve taken in the past?

The multimedia guide provides a wider range of options than traditional audio tours. As well as listening to audio content, you can look at comparative images and watch videos. It also includes a wider variety of voices, giving a range of perspectives on the work on show. The tools offered on the SMART guide take all this one step further, and allow users to record their own responses to art work as they stand in front of it.

As a teacher, how can I supervise my class when they’re all wearing headphones?

Activities on SMART encourage immersive experiences but also give students the chance to share their ideas as part of their visit. Students can also be reminded that their teacher will have access to all the content they create on the SMART guide, so any irrelevant activity will be monitored back at school.

Do the students interact with each other during their visit?

Some of the activity prompts on the tour require collaboration with other students, however most of the activities are done individually. Each student is given their own handheld computer and can choose different options and move around at his/her own pace.

What technology do we need back at school to make the most of the content developed during our visit?

To collect their content students will need internet access and somewhere to download their files – either a personalised section on the school server or just a CD ROM. Once everyone’s got their material from the visit, there are many ways the class can make use of it, both on and off the computer. Check out the resource pack for more ideas.