Learning: There’s an app for that

Integrating Ipads into Gifted Education

Sara Luft and Tracy JohnsonNorthwest ISD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueGl0qL-oLo

Top Ten Reasons to Have iPads in the Gifted Classroom

Number 10 Teachers have so much time to think of creative ways to integrate technology in the classroom.

Motivation equals engagementTies-in classroom learning to technology

at homeKeeps students on the leading edge of

technology

Number 9

Grant writing is so much fun!

Think about the purpose/plan for integrationAsk for the ipad, cords, and itunes cards for

applicationsBe specific in the number of students it will

impact - Think big picture!Great Sustainability

Number 8School technology is always cutting edge.

Technology Considerations What works with this technology - itouch Ipads vs. other tablets What to buy - cords, cases, etc.

Number 7Everybody needs to know how to use an iDevice.

Team trainingCurriculum modificationSharing apps outside of structured

meetings

Number 6Gifted and Talented teachers have it so easy. They only play games and do arts and crafts

with their students…

Unit study integrationInfusing ipads into the curriculumUsing the ipad as a form of presentation

(imovie, keynote, mindmapping)

Apps for Cultural Studies

Apps for Cultural Studies

Apps for Cultural Studies

Apps for Cultural Studies

Apps for Cultural Studies

Apps for Architecture Studies

Apps for Physics Studies

Apps for Archaeology Studies

Apps for Mysteries Studies

Apps for Space Studies

Apps for Research

Apps for Mind Mapping

Science Apps

Math Apps

Writing and Vocabulary Apps

Music and Art Apps

Number 5

Differentiation is a skill that we have all mastered and feel comfortable sharing with our

staff!

Whole class enrichment Logical thinkingDeductive reasoningAnalogies

Apps for Logical Thinking

Apps for Logical Thinking

Apps for Reasoning

Apps for Reasoning

Apps for Word Games

Number 4The search for apps is a one size fits all thing!

Wording matters - Analogy vs. analogiesPreview content carefullyTest drive with a child Look frequentlyShare immediately or it’s no longer free

Number 3Teachers have so many bags that carrying

a camera, video camera, laptop, pens, pencils, paper, calendar, timer, and

planner is better that one small device.

Pictures and videos are now easy to takeAccess to the internet, email, social mediaLightweight and fun to use for the teacher

and students

Teacher Tools

Teacher Tools

Number 2Integrating new ideas is always spot-on the

first time.

We always get it right the first time – Ha HaReflection - Pods vs. One per ClassWhat we would do differently the next time?

Number 1

Everyone wants to live the iPad dream!

Q and A