IPADS FOR EDUCATION KATE CROZIER

Ipad “A very popular tablet computer from Apple, introduced in April 2010. The iPad interface is similar to the iPod touch and iPhone, but it’s 9.7” screen enables it to replace a laptop for many purposes…Designed for Web browsing, e-mail, e-book reading and entertainment…” (http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/61359/ipad)

Classroom use Ipads can be used for small group, partner, or individual work.

Benefits of ipads Used in place of textbooks Less expensive More portable Teacher may assign differentiated activities for students Students interactive with material, using the touch screen Many education apps have free versions, or low cost

Ipad apps Razz Kids Spelling City Multiplication Genius Apps range in price and available for many subjects or content areas. Multiplication Genius

Raz Kids Engages students in reading Access to eBooks and eQuizzes for over 300 titles Teacher can customize assignments, view reports, and track student progress Use with website http://www.readinga-z.com/

Multiplication genius Helps kids master their 1-12 times tables Allows you to practice multiplication facts and take quizzes Teacher can track student’s progress

Spelling city Learn spelling and vocabulary words by playing games Teacher can assign lists and create and check assignments Use with website http://www.spellingcity.com/

resources App store: Education. (2014). Retrieved from https://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/ios-education/id6017?mt=8&letter=A Definition of ipad. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/61359/ipad. Educators evaluate learning benefit of ipads. (2011). http://www.edweek.org/dd/articles/2011/06/15/03mobile.h04.html