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Using the IPAD in the classroomiPads - the evidence (a flipped classroom)83 percent of the student body reported that they felt more interested in school when they used an iPad (Foxcroft academy, USA, 2011)There are currently 20,000 apps specifically for education (Apple SVP marketing: Phil Schiller 2012)1.5 million iPads currently used in educational instituions (Apple SVP marketing: Phil Schiller 2012)The majority of pupils with iPads have shown a significant & very positive impact on learning as well as further significant & still developing changes in pedagogy (NAACE study, Longfield Academy Kent), 2012

Digital blooms!researcher Flashcards can be used to help aid memory. One side contains data of some kind e.g. a question, and the other a response which needs to be memorised. You can create your own.

researcher GoodReader can be used to annotate key text or images. In English, you may want to annotate the relationship between the key two characters in the text Of Mice and Men .

researcher GCSE Bitesize can generate revision quizzes and practice questions for a variety of subjects.

designer Educreations is a recordable whiteboard. Creating a great video tutorial is as simple as tapping and talking. Explain a math formula, debate the Tudor period or create a science experiment.

Example of pupil workhttp://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/gas-exchange-part-2/9198888/?s=1EZxaY&ref=appemail

designer Morfo enables you to upload and personalise a photo, then record key information over the top. Its like creating your own character- but with your voice. In geography, have David Beckham explain how Stratford has changed since the Olympics came to London 2012.

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Reflective learner Socrative is great for building upon previous knowledge and understanding, or even quizzing your pupils on how much they know about a new topic. It instantly generates a report of everyones answers (demonstrates progress if linked to objectives/AfL). All feedback can be seen instantly by the teacher and can also be shared at the end of a quiz via a report. These reports offer a breakdown of each students response to the question. It even marks the quiz and responses for you!

Independent learner

A Quick Response Code is a digital image that can be scanned and then used as a directed tool for instructions, differentiated tasks or even a website. The QR codes can take students to websites, provide information hot spots throughout the classroom to access online videos and websites, be projected on the board or printed for each table of students to complete an independent task.