iPads for Beginners
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Transcript of iPads for Beginners
INTRODUCTIONSIntroduce yourself to a learning buddy or two. Discuss today will be successful for me if…
We will: • explore func1onality of the iPad • connect iPads to a projector • create sample products using a variety of
apps you can use in your classroom context. • explore ways to transfer products from an
iPad to another computer.
AGENDA
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Introduc)ons My iPad -‐ Ge4ng to know it Connec)ng to a projector Ac)vity -‐ Digital Storytelling
Group Ac)vity -‐ Small group —> Whole Group Subject & Grade Specific App Groups Wrap Up
IPAD DNA
BUILT-IN APPSiMessage - Send a text message to another iPod, iPad, iPhone over wifi
Reminders - Create to do lists
Camera - Take photos or video; Switch between forward facing camera and rear camera
Newsstand - download magazines, newspapers from the online store
Photos App - Any images taken by your camera are saved here. Many apps also save images here.
iTunes Store - Purchase music, movies, etc.
FaceTime - Make a video call over wifi to another iPod, iPad, iPhone
App Store - Purchase and install apps (including free apps) from the app store.
Maps - Plan routes, get directions, etc. Play games online; requires apple ID
Clock - Set timers, use stop watch, world clocks
Settings App - Access wifi, restrictions, location services and many other features
Photo Booth - Take photos with special effects. These are saved to your camera roll.
Safari - surf the Internet
Calendar - Add events, reminders Mail - sync email accounts to your iPad (gmail works best). Apps will use your default email to mail from.Contacts - Add contacts for easy reference
for emailVideo - Play videos on your iPad; Access itunes store to purchase videos/TV shows
Notes - Write notes; can be sent in email or iMessage
Music App - Play music from your music library.
IPAD GESTURES!• Tap • Double Tap (Zooms in on a webpage) • Swipe • Scroll (or flick) up or down • Pinch in and out to zoom
Watch a video tutorial:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6ddjffJAi0
THE HOME BUTTON• Click to close an app and return to the apps screen.
• Double click the home buHon to see your app switcher (recently used apps).
THE HOME BUTTON CON’TQui4ng Apps:
• Double click the home buHon to see your app switcher (recently used apps).
• iOS 7 -‐ Flick the app up to close.
• iOS 6 -‐ Press & hold on the app un1l a red circle appears. Click on the red circle.
iOS 7
iOS 6
THE HOME BUTTON CON’TTake a screen shot:
★ Press the home buMon and the power buMon at the same )me.
★ The image is saved to your camera roll in your photos app.
SEARCHING YOUR IPADiOS 7 Swipe down on a home screen to reveal the search bar.
iOS 6 Click the home buMon un1l you see the search bar or swipe right un1l you see it.
RE-ARRANGING OR DELETING APPSPress and hold on an app un1l it wobbles.
★ To move the app, drag the wobbly app to its new spot. ★ To delete the app, press the x in the corner and select
delete when prompted. Press the home buMon when finished.
CREATING A FOLDER
Press and hold on an app un1l it wobbles. ★ Drag an app on top of another to
create a folder. You’ll be prompted to name the folder.
iOS 7
iOS 6
DISPLAYING YOUR IPAD ON THE PROJECTOR
DISPLAYING YOUR IPAD ON THE PROJECTORPro Con
VGA Adapter $35.00
Connect directly to your projector
cable.
•Disconnect projector cable from computer and connect to iPad
•Unable to move around •Often comes loose •Does not work with iPad 1 (only iPad 2 and later)
Document Camera
(Price Varies)
Put iPad under the document camera.
•See your fingers and gestures •Works with iPad 1 (and 2 & 3)
•Unable to move around •Glare from device can be an issue
Air Server $3.99 single $14.99 five
Install software on your computer and
use airplay. http://
www.airserverapp.com/en/Info/WhatsNew
•Wireless-You can move around the room •Works using AirPlay Feature of iPad - no connecting cables. •7 day free trial •PC or Mac
•requires wireless internet •requires computer and device to be on the same network. •Does not work with iPad 1 (only iPad 2 and later)
Reflector $14.99 single $49.99 five
Install software on your projector-connected
computer and use airplay. https://
www.reflectorapp.com
•Wireless-You can move around the room •Works using AirPlay Feature of iPad •10 minute free trial •PC or Mac
•requires wireless internet •requires computer and device to be on the same network. •Does not work with iPad 1 (only iPad 2 and later)
Apple TV $109.00
Connect Apple TV to your projector and use airplay to
mirror iPad.
•Wireless-You can move around the room •Works using AirPlay Feature of iPad
•requires wireless internet •requires computer and device to be on the same network. •Does not work with iPad 1 (only iPad 2 and later) •You may need an HDMI to VGA adaptor
AirPlay in iOS 7• Swipe up from the bottom of
your iPad to open the control panel.
• Click on the airplay
• Choose the device
• Mirroring: ON
AirPlay in iOS 6• AirPlay
• Double Tap the home button
• Swipe backwards.
• Click on the airplay icon
• Choose the device
• Mirroring: ON
CAMERA APP
Take pictures and video
Images taken from your camera app appear in your photos app (camera roll).
DIGITAL STORYTELLING
Consider an objec)ve you are teaching… ★ Use the camera app to gather photos or videos (5
or 6). OR
★ Search for images in the Safari app and save them to the camera roll.
In Safari press and hold on an image. Tap on Save Image to save it to your camera roll.
CHALLENGE 1
CHALLENGE 2Combine the photos and/or video with voice over,
music and )tles.
App App Pro Con
Videolicious (Free)
•Very easy to use •Can be used with very young children •Sequential prompting •Can export your video to camera roll to share.
•Cannot add text titles •Time limit (1 minute)
Splice Video Editor iPhone
App (Free)
•Simple to use. •Simple interface. •Can export video to camera roll to share.
•Cannot add titles on top of images.
INSTALLING AN APP 1. Open the app store. 2. Under featured, scroll down to ensure you are signed in.
If not sign in. 3. Search for the app. Click on its price and then install.
Videolicious - Free
Choose Shots > Camera RollSelect your images in order.
Record your voice over.
Drag up the photos as you record your voice.
Choose your music.
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Videolicious - Continued
Choose your music.Preview & Save
Give it a title
Save !The video will be saved to your camera roll. !You can also email out from Videolicious.
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SPLICE VIDEO EDITING APP
MORE DIGITAL STORYTELLING APPS
30 Hands (free)
Titles, voice over, no music.
SonicPics ($2.99) Titles, Voice
Over, no music.
Animoto (free but requires
account) Titles, music, no
voice over.
iMovie ($4.99) Trailer Feature
Templates Music & Sounds
I WANT MY STUDENTS TO SHARE THEIR PROJECT WITH ME
DropboxEmail Google Drive Padlet Wall http://padlet.com/
Manual Sync
Email from Camera roll.• Open the photo library.
• Press Select.
• Choose the video.
• Touch the share icon and choose email.
Sharing Using the Google Drive App
• Requires google accounts.
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To share:1. 2.
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Sharing Using the Dropbox App
Requires a dropbox account (free). !
Options: •Create a class account and sign in with that on each iPad. !•Students join Dropbox and you create ‘shared’ folders. Students sign in with their own dropbox accounts.
Sharing Using the Dropbox App
•Upload files individually •Files uploaded from the iPad appear in the Camera Uploads Folder.
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Double tap to upload your video.!Type your name.
1. Upload 2. Tap to upload 3. Choose existing
4. Choose video. 5. Use
Sharing Your PhotosNote: Videos and photos in your camera roll can be manually transferred to your computer through the iPad cable.
1. Plug your iPad into your computer. 2. If iTunes opens up, close it. DO NOT SYNC. 3. PC-The auto import from camera should appear. Import images as you would from a digital camera. Mac-Open iPhoto and import.
GROUP ACTIVITY
GROUP ACTIVITY★ Working in groups, you will explore an app in a classroom context. Please change the context to suit an objective you are teaching.
★ There may be QR Codes to scan for additional information.
★ At the end of our small group time, your group will demo the app and its applications to the whole group.
i-nigma QR Reader
GROUP ACTIVITYGroup Activity Possible Tool(s)
1 Create a poster PicCollage
2 Create a MindMap Popplet Lite or
Mindomo
3Create a puppet
show PuppetPals
4Create an
explanation ScreenChomp or
Doceri
Collage Station!•Pick one of the regions of Alberta. •Create a poster that shows images of that region and the key natural resources in that area.
Haiku Deck (free)
1. Open PicCollage. Search for images of Alberta inside the app.
2. Create your poster.
3. Export your collage to the camera roll.
4. Share your poster with someone.
Pic Collage Note: You can search for images from inside the PicCollage App.
Grade 4 Social Studies:
4.1.2 - examine, critically, the physical geography of Alberta by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:
What are the major geographical and natural vegetation regions, landforms and bodies of water in Alberta (e.g., prairie region, forests, rivers, hoodoos, Rocky Mountains, oil sands)?
What are the significant natural resources in Alberta, and where are they located (e.g.,
Scan the QR Code for information about Alberta.
Pic Collage (Free)
Pic Collage (Free)
Grade 5 Language Arts Experiment with language
• experiment with words and sentence patterns to create word pictures; identify how imagery and figurative language, such as simile and exaggeration, convey meaning !
• Create a short dialogue between two characters using the Puppet Pals (Free) App.
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• You must include at least two similes, one metaphor and two hyperboles.
• Export your puppet show to the camera roll.
• Share your puppet show with someone.
!Note: with the paid version (Puppet Pals HD Director’s Pass $2.99) you get more puppets and are able to import your own images.
Puppet PalsPuppet Pals HD
(free)Puppet Pals HD Director’s Pass ($2.99)
1. Choose actors
2. Choose backdrop
Puppet PalsPuppet Pals HD
(free)
Puppet Pals HD Director’s Pass
($2.99)
3. Move your actors while you record your voice.
4. Save then export your movie.
Mind-Mapping Station!•Use a mind-mapping app to create a mind-map of 5 different types of clouds and the types of weather associated with each cloud. •Step 1: Save images of the types of clouds to the camera roll. •Step 2: Open the app to create your mind-map. Insert your images of types of clouds in your mind-map
Possible Apps to use:
Mindomo - More complex interface. You can create an unlimited number of mind-maps.
Popplet Lite - Easier interface for younger children. Lite version - You can only create one mind-map at a time.
Popplet Lite- Free
Export & Email
Add images, text and drawings. !Easy to use. !Can be emailed as a PDF or JPEG. !Can be saved to camera roll. !In Free Version you cannot save the popplet right in Popplet. They need to be completed in one sitting and then exported. In the full version (4.99), you can collaborate with others over wifi on a popplet and save popplets directly in popplet.
Add a new popplet
Double Tap to add a node.
Insert images
Create a new map
Mindomo
Grade 9 Science: * investigate and describe evidence of energy transfer and transformation
Wind turbine Image
• Use Screen Chomp or Doceri to explain how a wind mill or wind turbine produces energy.
1. Find an image or diagram of a wind turbine. Save it to the camera roll.
2. Record your voice and/or annotate to explain how it generates energy.
3. Export your video to the camera roll.
Doceri (free)
ScreenChomp (free)
ScreenChomp (free)
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ScreenChomp (free)
4. 5.
6. Email the link.
Doceri
New
Record Voice and Screen cast
Add image
Pens and Drawing tools
Undo and redo
Doceri- To save your video to the Camera Roll
Select your recording and drag to the
camera roll icon.
QR CODES
i-nigma QR Reader
COLLABORATION TIMEWorking in Grade (and/or Subject) level groups…
• Share ideas for how you may use some of the tools explored today.
• Share your favourite resources or apps to use on iPads in your classroom context.
• You can also explore the app lists on the following pages.
!Each group will be expected to share at least one idea and one of their favourite resources or apps.
APP LISTS
http://www.tcea.org/ipad
http://www.21innovate.com/top-apps.html
bit.ly/1oYP8Mv
COLLABORATION TIME
Share your ideas, apps and any other resources!
IPAD RESOURCES
• http://www.schrockguide.net/ipads-in-the-classroom.html
• http://learninginhand.com/ipad/
• http://langwitches.wikispaces.com/iPad+Activities
• http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/26195
