letting creativity bloom with free ipad apps - schoolstechoz, 14/9/2014
DESCRIPTION
In this session you will explore a number of ways to foster creativity and Higher Order Thinking Skills at a Primary School level through the use of a variety of free IOS apps. Delve into case studies from a New Zealand school and hands-on exploration with discussion about how different apps can enhance student engagement and learning.TRANSCRIPT
Letting Creativity Bloom with Free Apps
Shirley Booth
CreatingEvaluatingAnalysingApplyingUnderstandingRemembering
Most free Educational Apps
What I hear, I forget.What I hear and see, I begin to understand.What I hear, see, discuss, and do, I acquire knowledge and skill.What I teach to another, I master.
- Confucius, extended by Mel Silberman (www.activetraining.com)
Our focus today
Creating, for children, often means STORY.
vs
oral visual written drawn spatial kinesthetic
Craft vs Create
Free from Apple:
Tellagami
Other free Content Creation apps:
ChatterPix KidsEducreations Sock Puppets Puppet Pals
Toontastic JrToontastic Aurasma Hopscotch
Find more good free apps:
The iTeach Hub
http://www.theiteachhub.com/iTeach.AppsfortheClassroom
Apps Gone Free
App of the Day
Creativity flourishes with an audience
Thank you to our Sponsors