iPads in the Classroom Introduction By Hattie Guzman
What is an iPad? A tablet computer designed by Apple Inc. appropriate for elementary students-adults Has a multi-touch screen Virtual keyboard Built in Wi-Fi Actions Shoot video Take photos Play music / web browsing Other functions through apps: Games GPS navigation Social networking
What is an App?? Definition: a piece of software that can run on the internet, on your iPad/computer, or on your phone or other electronic device Designed to perform a specific function for the user [1] [2]
Apps: Pages, Numbers, & Keynote Pages: students can insert photos, videos, and graphics into their “papers” Numbers: tables, charts, graphs are available and more efficient than excel Keynote: presentations can be made with effects and transitions All are available with a mere touch of a button---and easy to use!!
Access for the Classroom Easy touch screen technology Kids at a very young age can learn and know how to use the iPad efficiently Portable format allows students to carry to classes Fast load-up time does not take away from instruction time [3] [4]
Bringing Education to Life Access to information Dictionary/Thesaurus Interactive technology Engages students Audio and Video recorders creative a different way to learn and broaden creativity Improvement in communication Homework submission through school’s website Chat rooms/forums for questions Attendance records [3]
More Communication Benefits Sharing of resources between teachers Communication with parents Children can share documents Work in groups Opportunities for children with no internet access at home iPad can be plugged into interactive whiteboard Work on iPad can be shared with class [3]
Personalized Learning Students’ iPad can be customized to fit their level and learning style Students are assigned different apps for the assignment to fit their needs Lesson can be revisited a different way [8] [7]
App: iBooks Author Teachers can create materials tailored to a specific class or student Can fill in the blanks that may be in a textbook by inserting their own material Can include video or audio clips Interactive report card is available [8]
Internet Research Students Easy Access Surf web Research topics in and out of the classroom [3] Teachers Share web with students [3] [5]
Making Videos SStudents VVideo creation/editing AAllows for group collaboration YYou-Tube App TTeachers VVideos shared on interactive whiteboard AAllows more opportunities for visual learners
Taking Notes Students Portable enough to carry to class Can take notes and save them Faster, more efficient [3] Teachers Upload lectures for students to see [3] [6]
Discussion Forums Students are able to discuss homework topics Ask/answer questions Teachers can see participation Teachers can see what topics the students are struggling with
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