An Apple for the Teacher How the iPad is changing the learning landscape
Kelda Richards Lead Practitioner for Media Rich Learning Isca College of Media Arts Exeter (Apple Regional Training Centre) The introduction of iPads has engaged and enthused staff and learners. Whether teachers have access to one or thirty iPads they can make learning multi-dimensional, enabling students to move from effective research, to improving their presentation skills, and (most important of all) creating. With apps to cover every area of Bloom's Taxonomy iPads are helping to develop workplace skills.
"The post PC-revolution. It's happening all around us and at an amazing pace." "The momentum behind the iPad has been incredible, and it surprised virtually everyone." Tim Cook, Apple CEO, 7th March 2012 Photo from cnet.com live blogcnet.com
According to Apple "iPad apps are expanding the learning experience both inside and out of the classroom. From interactive lessons to study aids to productivity tools there is something for everyone."
A recent CBI survey found employers are looking for: Literacy Numeracy Initiative Problem Solving Skills Communication Skills
How different our classrooms look today... Year 8 French lesson Isca College
Multi-dimensional learning "The iPad has helped me to make links in my learning. I understand topics in more depth than I would with a text book" Michael, Year 9 Isca College
Not for 'fun' "French is the best lesson as you get to use the iPads! We don't use the iPads for fun and games, we use them for educational purposes such as research" Dean, Year 7 Isca College
n-apps.html A new way to look at Bloom's Taxonomy Reproduced by kind permission from Kathy Schrock Eastham, MA, USA
Learner to Teacher
Remembering Flashcards Socrative WordCloud Simple Mind
Understanding Skitch Twitter
Applying Popplet Posterous Aurasma
Analyzing Numbers iCardSort Survey Monkey
Evaluating Explain Everything Keynote
Creating iMovie Comic Life Sock Puppets iCanAnimate Book Creator GarageBand
"Pupils apply their creative skills in multimedia, animation, video and sound well" "...imaginative use of tablet computers is made... to motivate and challenge students" Ofsted February 2012
Useful links Langwitches blog bloomsapps Kathy Schrock
Kelda Richards Lead Practitioner for Media Rich Learning