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Improving education through iPads in the classroom

Jillian Miller and Ryan Mackenzie

A little bit of background on us

Ryan has been involved in the tech industry for several years now and worked as a Mac Specialist at an Apple Store. He also was the tech specialist for a small defense contractor.

Jillian is a current teacher at a local elementary school and incorporates technology in her classroom daily.

KWL

What do you know about iPads in the classroom?

-How are they used?

What do you want to know about incorporating iPads in the classroom?

What is an iPad?

An iPad is a tablet device that allows users to interact with the device using gestures.

9.7 inch screen

10+ hour battery life

16 gb + storage capacity

1.33 lbs

.34 inch thin

Why choose an iPad over a laptop?

All day battery life

Instant on

Easier sharing of information

Unique methods of interacting

Lighter

Smaller which allow great visibility in the room

Cheaper

More durable

Research

Learning and teaching with mobile technologies has been evolving from small-scale to institution-wide implementations, as the availability of mobile devices has challenged educators as to how to use these emerging technologies to support learning (Naismith, Lonsdale, Vavoula, & Sharples, 2006)

These handheld devices, which can include mobile devices, personal digital assistants (PDA), and handheld computers (handheld PCs) have been introduced into classrooms in recent years. These devices are referred to as “mobile technologies.” Within this field, a term “mobile learning” is used to describe any learning activities utilizing these mobile technologies. The low cost, availability of software, and convenience of handheld computers have encouraged educators to develop and use handhelds for teaching, learning, and assessment (Gladhart, Topp, Elder, Pownell, & Brahier, 2003)

Research

The purpose of this study was to examine whether or not handheld computers can be credited with increasing student achievement in spelling and in developing testing skill in mathematics.

iPads in use today

Belton ISD

- video link

NY

Chicago

Jackson Middle School in San Antonio receives $4,975 from HEB to incorporate into the science classroom

iPad apps

Access to iTunes app store with over 65,000 iPad specific apps

8,897 Education Apps as of 4/21/11

7,090 paid

2,045 free

App Store Volume Purchase Program through Apple

-if school purchases more then 20 apps they can receive a discount from the developer

Intro to letters

Jigsaw Puzzles

Students learn states

Mathboard

iResponse

Allows teachers to quickly quiz or test their students on material

Easy setup

Gives and logs statistics by student and class

Notifies teacher if student leaves application

Inexpensive: $.99 on app store per iPad

Pro version allows for full tests with the ability to set a time limit and take home version.

controller app for mac / pc is free

iResponse controller

iResponse student experience

iResponse student results

Pop Quiz!!!

E-reading on an iPadAbility to access millions of books at an instant

Instead of carrying many heavy books they carry 1 iPad

More then just literature the books allow for students to interact with the material. (videos, dictionary)

Updates come faster and cheaper then purchasing new books

Ability to search, bookmark and annotate

Ability to jump right to a certain section

E-reading continued

Ability to adjust text size or font

Look up word definitions with one click

PodcastsiTunes U: podcasts from universities on a wide variety of

topics

-Texas centric podcasts for k-12

Ability to subscribe and listen to various video or audio podcasts

iTunes U examples

Revisiting the KWL

What have you learned about iPads in the classroom?

Via iPad, laptop or smart phone get on www.todaysmeet.com/edtechconference2011

References

Gladhart, M., Topp, N., Elder, L., Pownell, D., & Brahier, B. (2003). Handheld as an assessment tool, II. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, 2003 (p. 1), in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chesapeake, VA: Education Information Technology Digital Library.

Naismith, L., Lonsdale, P., Vavoula, G., & Sharples, M. (2006). Literature review in mobile technologies and learning. Retrieved from January 18, 2010 http://www.futurelab.org.uk/ research/reviews/reviews_11_and12/11_01.htm

Wua, J. and Zhangb, Y. (2010) Examining potentialities of handheld technology in students’ academic attainments. Educational Media International Vol. 47, No. 1, March 2010, 57–67

Apple video on ipads in the classroom