iPad for teachers

iPad uses for Teachers

resources to enhance your classroom

http://langwitches.org/blog/2012/03/31/ipad-apps-and-blooms-taxonomy/

Organize and Plan

iLesson Plans* Detailed lesson plan entry: can name

objectives, intro, main plan & activities, homework, materials, links

* marks each plan on a calendar

* can backup/ export to Dropbox, email, etc.

* can add students but must do individually

* have to click on the calendar to see plan

Take a look at the screen shots:

My LessonPlan

* can add a plan, view and edit them, back up with iTunes

* no calendar to accompany plans

* can organize by subject, topic, grade or date

* index style filing system.

See the following screen shots:

NOTES: basic app and simple notebook when you just need to write some things down. You can save these and share them in PDF form

PDF Master- import/ copy documents to view as PDF-- can write, highlight, and add sticky notes on the PDFs

Google Drive- good for accessing google docs,spreadsheets, etc.

Many students use this tool. Problem-- can only create docs and spreadsheets with this tool on the iPad at this point in time.

Evernote- useful for keeping online notebooks-- can share these with others-- can be used fluidly on a mobile device or desktop/ laptop.

*** Do have to sync with 1 central spot/ desktop location

iBook - you can keep books on shelves and separate by category.

Other Organizing tools

Present and Share

Educrations* voice over info as you create on a

whiteboard* Insert pictures* you can roam a classroom while using* you can insert product to your website* you cannot save your creation without

recording itSample:

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/ipad-conferences/5575247/?s=BNOIpw&ref=appemail

Other Presentation tools

Haiku Deck : simple presentation app. Keeps the choices to a minimum so it is easy to use for a quick presentation creation.

Knowmia: a screencast app. Ability to include multimedia

Ability to edit text, photos, background, etc. Can record segments of yourself.--- have to either publish the projects on their site or have to have the app open to show it from an iPad. Those without the app cannot open it.

(Link to video???)

LiveBinders

* Useable with any internet access but also has an app.

* Allows you can keep websites together in an orderly fashion, just like using a binder.

* Can also view other binders

* Great for students to use in research, great for teachers in lesson organizations or project creations.

* Can also share binders with others which works well for interdepartmental planning

http://www.livebinders.com/shelf/my

Other Sharing tools

Drop Box: You can share files with students and visa versa from

different devices (mobile, desktop, etc). These files can go out to several people or they can be private (ie. send out assignments publically and

receive assignments privately.)

Padlet: bulletin board style

many ways to share

Example:

http://padlet.com/wall/mkqc592tdq

Professional Development &

FYI

Professional Development Tools

gooru: edu resources with videos, games, books, etc. on various

topics

Teacher Cast: podcasts created by educators about various topics

Learnist: a bulletin board style learning area grouped by areas of

interest

Ted: videos created to give various topics attention and share new

information with many

Not an app but pretty interesting.....

MOOC: Massive Open Online Course

http://www.mooc-list.com/

* online learning opportunities for anyone for free

* can choose an area of interest and learn more about it

* not for college credit but you can get a certificate of completion from many.

Example: http://www.mooc-list.com/course/inspiring-leadership-through-emotional-intelligence-coursera

FYI: Some things to know about

Skyward App: This app does allow you access to your skyward

account but it does not allow you to do all that you can on a desk top. It is useful for taking attendance but not easy to use for entering grades, assignments, etc.

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Apple TV sound issue:

1. speakers: the apple TV vol. is on the quiet side. To Use speakers instead go to system preferences, select sound then select Headphones (make sure your speakers are plugged in)

- This must be done each

time apple tv is re- connected

Works Cited

Apple,Inc. "App Store." iTunes Preview for Apps. 2013. http://www.apple.com/ipad/from-the-app-store/. April 15, 2013.

Johnson, Jenna. "What in the World is a MOOC?"Post Local. Washington Post. September 24,

2012. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/campus-overload/post/what-in-the-world-is-a-mooc/2012/09/24/50751600-0662-11e2-858a-5311df86ab04_blog.html. April 16, 2013.

Tolisano, Silvia R. "iPad Apps and Bloom's Taxonomy." Langwitches Blog. March 31, 2012.

http://langwitches.org/blog/2012/03/31/ipad-apps-and-blooms-taxonomy/. March 8, 2013.