Chasing the White WHALE: iPad-Based Library Instruction
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Chasing the White WHALE: iPad-Based Library Instruction Alex Harrington Garrison Libby [email protected] u [email protected]
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Chasing the White WHALE:iPad-Based Library InstructionAlex HarringtonGarrison Libby
[email protected]@tcc.edu
What is the WHALE?WirelessHub ofActiveLibraryEducation
Details of the WHALE
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Apps & ActivitiesAnswer GardenCard SortingEvernotePadletPoll Runner
Answer Garden Word cloud of responses Indicates frequency Ad on the bottom Connectivity issues Can’t customize Brainstorm / ice breaker
Card Sorting Sort cards on an axis 3 decks, 8 cards each Save image Not internet-connected Manual entry Individual or group activity “IRL” Card Sorting activity
Evernote Save notes to cloud Easy to edit anywhere Go paperless Include links Students can edit Activity instructions Assess articles
Padlet Bulletin board Customizable Interact with responses Save image App is not user-friendly Brainstorm / ice breaker
Poll Runner Poll questions Easy to set up / use Not very dynamic Quick questions Classroom assessment
Example: Divide & Conquer Handouts Evernote: access instructions Safari: use resources Padlet: source & details Poll Runner: opinions
Educreations White board Multicolor Type, write, images One draft (free) Explanations Class brainstorm
Challenges OIS relationship Technical difficulties UpdatesWhims of developers Vandalism No USB / Printing Change teaching
Successes Group work More engaging, open Students’ own devices No “losing” things Not much reluctance Computer-less is easier Cleaning is easier
