1. iPads in the Classroom Introduction By Hattie Guzman

2. 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  Email/ web browsing  Other functions through apps:  Games  GPS navigation  Social networking

3. 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]

4. 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!!

5. 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]

6. 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  Email  Homework submission through school’s website  Chat rooms/forums for questions  Attendance records [3]

7. 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]

8. 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]

9. 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]

10. Internet Research  Students  Easy Access  Surf web  Research topics in and out of the classroom [3]  Teachers  Share web with students [3] [5]

11. Making Videos SStudents VVideo creation/editing AAllows for group collaboration YYou-Tube App TTeachers VVideos shared on interactive whiteboard AAllows more opportunities for visual learners

12. 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]

13. 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

14. Resources  http://google.about.com/od/a/g/apps_def.htm [1] http://google.about.com/od/a/g/apps_def.htm  https://www.asme.org/getmedia/d368beee-9b78- 4331-87c8- ed5491bbcf17/10_iPad_Apps_for_Engineers- Technology_Society-hero.jpg.aspx [2] https://www.asme.org/getmedia/d368beee-9b78- 4331-87c8- ed5491bbcf17/10_iPad_Apps_for_Engineers- Technology_Society-hero.jpg.aspx  http://www.bbcactive.com/BBCActiveIdeasandRes ources/iPadsintheClassroom.aspx [3] http://www.bbcactive.com/BBCActiveIdeasandRes ources/iPadsintheClassroom.aspx  http://www.afb.org/images/Classroom_blind.jpg [4] http://www.afb.org/images/Classroom_blind.jpg  http://cdn.osxdaily.com/wp- content/uploads/2012/01/mac-internet-sharing.jpg [5] http://cdn.osxdaily.com/wp- content/uploads/2012/01/mac-internet-sharing.jpg  http://activerain.trulia.com/image_store/uploads/7/7 /0/3/2/ar134783823023077.jpg [6] http://activerain.trulia.com/image_store/uploads/7/7 /0/3/2/ar134783823023077.jpg  http://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/823600- ipad-learning.jpg [7] http://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/823600- ipad-learning.jpg  https://www.apple.com/education/ipad/in-the- classroom/ [8] https://www.apple.com/education/ipad/in-the- classroom/