Using iPad in the classroom Presented by Hiroaki Tanaka

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WORKSHOP OUTLINE

• iPad setting

• Overview: integrating iPad into the classroom

• iPad applications

• Q & A

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iPad setting test 1 True or False? iPad needs a separate keyboard to type words

2 How do you connect to the wifi Internet?

3 How can you take a snapshot of the iPad screen?

4 What do you need to do to download an iPad application?

5 How do you delete an application you downloaded?

6 How can you save space if you have too many apps downloaded on the screen?

7 How do you connect iPad to the projector?

8 what is "multi-tasking gestures"?

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CONNECTING TO THE PROJECTOR

• Plug Apple VGA adaptor into your iPad (The adaptor costs $35)

• Connect the VGA adaptor to the projector cable attached to the wall socket

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The best approach to integrate an iPad into the classroom

Think about what you do in each stage of teaching and learning cycle and try to find an application which will help you achieve your goal

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Example 1 Interactive app Using Skype

The stage: Building the context

Topic: My country

Learning outcomes: Participate in a short casual conversation

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Sample activity "Guess where I am from!"

Students need to ask questions to find out where a guest speaker is calling from

To find volunteers for this activity, use the website "Skype in the classroom" to participate in a project.

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Example 2 Interactive whiteboard on iPad

Stage: Joint construction of the text

Using this app, you can share the whiteboard with your students.

A great way to produce a written text together with your students

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Example 3 Skitch for iPad

Stage: Building the context

Great application for brain-storming and teaching vocabulary.

Import images, draw lines, point out objects in a photo.

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1)  Make a vocab map, download a wallpaper related to a unit of interest (i.e. Mountains). Then, go ahead and use arrows and text in Skitch to show vocabulary on the picture. This is a great feature for lower level students who need to visualize vocabulary.

2) Make an instruction map.  Take a snapshot of a webpage and show students where they need to click in order to register, get a login, etc.

3) Annotate a student's paper.  You can use the draw feature after you have taken a picture of a student's work and then write your comments or use text to do so.  

4) Sync with Evernote Trunk and add audio to your comments on a student's paper. 

5) Create a classroom picture for relief teachers. You can take a picture of your class, type in the students' names, and then give it to them on their email the day you can't be there.

(Source http://www.eslcommando.com/) !10

Notes Plus

More advanced interactive whiteboard/ powerful note taking tool

Support handwriting, typing, audio-recording and importing pictures

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Example 4 iMovie

A great way to practice a role-play

Record a video, add your favorite music and edit the recording

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Example 4 Book creator

Stage: independent construction of the text

Fun and easy way to make a story

Ask students to create their own books using images, audio recordings and videos

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VoiceThreadSimilar app to Book Creator

Import pictures and record audio and visual texts

Share your VoiceThread with others online

Search other people's voice threads

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Source http://turnertechflorida.wikispaces.com/file/view/Voice+Thread+Lesson+Plan+Overview.pdf

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A variety of Instant applications which helps you fill in gaps

"Show Me"

"Flashcardlet"

"English LaunchPad"

"WordWeb audio"

"iWrite Words"

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Splash top

Interactive white board on iPad

Easiest way to access your Window PC

Ideal for teaching a large class

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Steps to set up Splash-top

Step 1: Download Splash-top app on your iPad

Step 2 Download free Splash-top software on your PC.

Step 3 Open the app on your iPad and also open the software on your PC to synchronize them.

Step 4 Call Navitas IT team if you are not sure what to do

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This is amazing! What else can you do with your iPad?

This is just the beginning. Watch the following video clip...

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This is amazing! What else can you do with your iPad?

And this...

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Questions to be asked when using apps

What's the main objective of using this application?

Is this application reasonably challenging but not too difficult for my students?

How can I facilitate interactive, creative and communicative learning through this application?

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Why use iPad in the classroom?

Accommodate different learning styles and learners' needs effectively

It allows you to do so many different things which you can't do using PC or E-beam

Very easy to use

Bring authentic texts and images to the classroom

Many apps are free and affordable ($3 ~ 5)

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Thank you! Hiroaki Tanaka

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