IPAD TRAININGDay One

*Open NearPod app

*Enter code:

TODAY’S TOPICS

Philosophy of Technology Integration Using iPad apps:

Administration Apps Productivity Apps Presentation Apps Browsers

Overview of EBSCO and TurnItIn.com

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

RESEARCH

78% of teens now have a cell phone, and almost half (47%) of them own smartphones. That translates into 37% of all teens who have smartphones, up from just 23% in 2011.

23% of teens have a tablet computer, a level comparable to the general adult population.

95% of teens use the internet. 93% of teens have a computer or have access to one at

home. Seven in ten (71%) teens with home computer access say the laptop or desktop they use most often is one they share with other family members.

DIGITAL LITERACY

More than 50% of today’s jobs require some degree of technology skills, and experts say that percentage will increase to 77% in the next decade.

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

21ST CENTURY SKILLS

Learning and Innovation Skills Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration

Information, Media and Technology Skills Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT (Information, Communications and Technology) Literacy

Life and Career Skills Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills Productivity and Accountability Leadership and Responsibility

WHY FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY USE? Students are familiar with technology tools Students need experience using technology Allow development of 21st Century Skills Technology provides options for assistive adaptations and

variety in learning methods Technology use increases student engagement and

interest, and can provide for student choice and direction Provides individualized scaffolding, review, and extension

opportunities

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OUR VISION

2013-2014 MS/HS teachers become

familiar with using iPads in the classroom, integrating them into lessons and assignments

HS students have optional BYOD (iPad) program

4 iPad carts (12 each) available

2014-2015 HS students in 1:1 iPad

program iPad carts available

exclusively to MS teachers & students