Download - 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.