iPads for Education - The New Wave of Technology

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iPads in EducationThe New Wave of

Technology

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Why the iPad?

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The iPad can:‣play movies‣display images‣browse the web‣run “apps”

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Small in size, inexpensive, and

powerful, the iPad is a perfect classroom

companion.

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3 Fundamental

uses for Education

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iBooks‣ Easily control the font size, font-family, and brightness

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iBooks‣Easily flip pages with a simple tap or swipe of the finger

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iBooks‣ Store hundreds of books on hand without lifting a finger

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The Web‣Change font size and brightness with the touch of a button

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The Web‣Pinch to zoom makes text readable for all

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Apps‣ Thousands of inexpensive

or free apps are available through the iTunes.

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Apps‣ DEECD Selected

iPad Applicationshttp://www.vicipadtrial.org/index2.html

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A Different School of Thought

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Using Corkulous, write down what you know about iPads, what you want to know, how you may be able to use them in your teaching, and 3

things that you may have learnt so far.

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Sandpit Time

Spend 10 minutes now ‘sifting through’ the iPads.

Investigate the App’s and see which App’s could ‘work for you’...

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Learning Opportunities

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Free teacher training videos are available online at

apple.com/education/resources/

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Additional resources are

available on the Apple web site.

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http://manorlakesvicipadtrial.globalteacher.org.au/

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MLC iPad Bloghttp://manorlakesvicipadtrial.globalteacher.org.au/

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