iPadin elementary classrooms

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21st century skillsEngagingInteractiveStudent-centeredDifferentiated Creative learning

Vision of education today…

iPad

Enter: the iPad as a tool to help meet that vision

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InteractiveAuditory /visualLiteracy support

The iPad is…

Apps 30% FREE!Volume pricing

There are tons of free apps, and others that are very inexpensive. Apple does require that a separate app license be purchased for each iOS device in an education setting. The volume pricing program enables schools to purchase multiple copies of an app at a reduced price.

https://volume.itunes.apple.com/us/store/

1 iPad

Use: individual, small/whole group

iPads at Jenkins

Currently, there are 12 ipads at Jenkins. One in each K-2 classroom.

Professional developmentDonna Murray – Instructional Technology Specialist

Care and use

Integrating as learning tool

Syncing devices

Web-based resources

Locating and evaluating

lessons & apps

How I can support schools with iPads…

Sample rubricfor evaluating iPad apps

Apple iPad VGA Adapter

This adapter will enable users to use the iPad with the projector.

RockStar headphone splitter

Great tool to enable multiple students to hear audio from the iPad at the same time

There are keyboards designed for the iPad, but you can also use a USB adapter and plug in a USB keyboard.

http://www.gripcase-usa.com/

Sample case option

http://iballz.info/

Sample case option

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOYvM8FdXtE

http://iphone.childrenslibrary.org/cgi-bin/view.py?b=3hrzgiffccmwkmljfbow

Story Kit: app that enables students to create stories. Blogpost screenshot explains one teacher’s comments about the app functionality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpvpR51v92E

http://ipadsintheartroom.weebly.com/index.html

iPad apps for art

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-magnetic-alphabet-learn/id379404787?mt=8

Letter portion of this app is free.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toca-store/id442705759?mt=8

Interactive app that is great for pretend play, counting to five. Two students can play together.

Board game apps are great for classrooms. No more game pieces to lose! And some apps have built-in tutorials.

http://www.apple.com/accessibility/ipad/vision.html

http://a4cwsn.com/

iPad has built-in features for accessibility. There are also a lot of great websites that have lists of apps suitable for students with special needs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsEAmY6M6-4

Example of iPads used in small group of special needs students

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/proloquo2go/id308368164?mt=8

Relatively expensive app, but it is an amazing communication tool!! I bought this for my daughter, Olivia.

http://www.showme.com/learn

Show Me app allows you to record your work while you add content to the whiteboard space, including audio. Then, you can upload video to showme site.

http://www.masteryconnect.com/

Free common core app will provide you with a list of all ELA and Math Common Core standards. Mastery Connect program is a subscription-based program that allows teachers to track student progress.

http://itunes.apple.com/app/splashtop-remote-desktop/id382509315?mt=8&ls=1

Love this app! With a wireless connection, the $5 app, and a free download for your PC, you can remotely access your PC desktop. Since iPad doesn’t support Flash, this connection will enable you to play Flash sites on your iPad! And you can connect to your projector and use your iPad as an interactive remote!

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/super-duper-data-tracker/id432397161?mt=8

There are various apps to track student progress. Here’s one!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJd8eZC_hrY

There are various apps to track student progress. Here’s another.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stick-pick/id436682059?mt=8&ls=1

Choose students randomly with Stick Pick. Also, attach level of Bloom’s to each child and get question stems right on your iPad screen.

Apple recently introduced interactive textbooks for the iPad. No elementary content now.

Apple iPad in Education site

http://www.apple.com/education/ipad/

http://www.apple.com/education/apps/?kmed=ppc&gclid=CNTMqY-d_aMCFYLt7Qodd0FlIw

http://pinterest.com/tonyvincent/math-apps/

Pinterest… Oh, how I love thee! Check out Pinterest to find app and iPad resources for education.

There are multiple resources online that align apps to Bloom’s

http://momswithapps.com/

Every Friday, free or reduced-price apps are highlighted on Moms With Apps site. All are kid-friendly and geared toward young children. Most deals are only good for the day!

http://www.delicious.com/murraygirl/ipad

I’ve saved lots of links related to iPads in education. Explore!

Seen something like this before? It’s called a QR code, and you can use a free QR creator (and reader) to share websites, videos, and more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSA3YsBy_pU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9YR_1w4DJ8