ipad guide p-2

MWPS iPad guide Prep – 2 edition An introduction to the apps you’ll find on our school ipads and how they can be used in the classroom.

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Contents iPad basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 English: Sock Puppets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Writer’s hat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Toontastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Storykit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Puppet Pals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Book Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Red Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Digital books: The fantastic flying books of Morris Lessmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Dandelion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Numberlys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Kids and home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Animalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Barefoot World Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Mathematics: Math Ninja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Symmetry Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Geoboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Arts: Procreate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 iMovie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Screencasting: Explain Everything . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Thinking tools: Popplet Lite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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General: Bugs & Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Dragon dictation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Bee-Bot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Bridge Constructor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Futaba/Classroom games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Jetpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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iPad basics

• iPads can be booked via the Ultranet and classes can book either 5 (1 tub)

or 10 (2 tubs).

• iPads booked during the day should be delivered to/picked up by the next person who has them booked – this can be negotiated as required. At the end of the day, iPads should be returned to Natalie as soon as possible so they can be charged and locked away overnight. Teachers please do not plug the iPads in – Natalie will take care of ensuring they are charged.

• Prior to returning the iPads, you should ensure all content is either saved or deleted, including photos and videos. If you need assistance to download content created on the iPad, please see Gill. Students should be encouraged to take responsibility for deleting their own content which is no longer needed.

• iPads should be left on at all times, including when you have finished and

are returning them. If you are having difficulty connecting other wireless devices due to overload on the network, the wireless connection can be turned off on the iPads.

• Any damage to iPads needs to be reported as soon as they are returned to

either Natalie or Gill.

• In app purchases are blocked for all apps on the main settings but you need to be aware of apps which have these as students may be able to sign in with their own iTunes accounts to access such facilities.

• Facebook and Youtube sharing options are available in many of the apps – again, these have been blocked at a higher level and should not be able to be accessed but you should be aware of their presence.

• iPads are not to be booked for classes where a CRT is in charge.

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Bugs & Buttons

Grade level: Prep – 2 Content areas: • Numeracy (sorting, counting, patterns)

• Literacy (alphabet awareness) • iPad control skills (swiping, tapping)

Description:

This app is a fast moving bundle of activities designed specifically for young children. It uses a variety of activities, the level of which fluctuates according to how well the player is doing. The real strength of this app is in getting early years students used to controlling the ipad with swiping and tapping as well as helping hand-eye coordination.

Lesson ideas:

• could be used as a literacy/numeracy small group activity

• fine motor warm up as part of handwriting focus

Potential issues:

Doesn’t always reset so a new user may start halfway through another student’s game

Setup options:

Reset function is available by going to ‘Settings’ and ‘Bugs & Buttons’

Output:

None within app but screenshots could be taken by students if needed for follow up work.

Other similar apps:

none

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The fantastic flying books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Grade level: All levels depending on how it is used.

Content areas: • English – Reading and Viewing Description:

This app is an animated and interactive version of the picture story book of the same name. Each page includes text, pictures, interactive elements, music and narrated text.

Lesson ideas:

• use in independent reading • guided reading text with a focus on prediction

or, with older students, on text to text connections

Potential issues:

None identified

Setup options:

Different language options available (for written text only). Music and narration can both be turned off.

Output:

none

Other similar apps:

Dandelion, The Numberlys

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Math Ninja

Grade level: All levels, depending on setup options chosen

Content areas: • Numeracy – operations

Description:

Drill and practice game focusing on number operations

Lesson ideas:

• individual practice for students in particularly operations;

Potential issues:

• students can save/load others’ games; • only 3 slots available to save games

Setup options:

• 3 difficulty options (easy – not timed,

normal – generous time limit, ninja – tight time limit)

• can select + - x ÷ and set minimum/maximum numbers

Output:


Other similar apps:

none

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Symmetry shuffle

Grade level: All levels Content areas: • Numeracy – symmetry/transformation

Description:

A simple to use app that allows users to solve problems by flipping, sliding or turning different shapes. This app contains a really good instructions/tutorial with animation to show what a slide, flip and turn are.

Lesson ideas:

• numeracy rotation activity in pairs; • beat the ipad – recreate activity using

pictures and see who is able to complete the puzzle first

Potential issues:

• link on the app to the ‘Maths Doodles’ website

Setup options:

• race or solve mode; • different shapes can be selected, different

size grids (4 sizes) and easy or hard mode; • can hide or make visible the ‘flip, slide, turn’

buttons Output:


Other similar apps:

none – can find similar games on website - http://www.carstensstudios.com/mathdoodles/preview/start.html

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Sock puppets

Grade level: All levels

Content areas:

• Literacy – writing • Literacy – speaking & listening • The Arts – creating & making

Description:

A simple to use app where users can create short plays with sock puppets and basic sets. Recorded movies can be a maximum of 90 seconds.

Lesson ideas:

• pose a question and get the students to act out their response with puppets;

• recreate a scene from a narrative; • have students use puppets to explain

concepts recently covered (eg, numeracy vocabulary)

Potential issues:

• in app purchase area; • connections to facebook/youtube

Setup options:

You can change the export quality (high, medium, low) and video size (small, medium, large)

Output:

Can save completed file to photos folder and then download when connected via cable to computer

Other similar apps:

Puppet pals

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Animalia

Grade level: All levels

Content areas: • Literacy – reading • Problem solving/observation

Description:

An i-version of the Graeme Base favourite, Animalia. Elements include animated book with audio by Graeme Base, item search games and butterfly builder (hangman equivalent).

Lesson ideas:

• independent reading; • guided reading: compare book to app; • students list different components used by

app author and plan their own app based on a story they’ve written/read

Potential issues:

• saves previous student’s work – needs to be reset manually

• link to author/app website Setup options:

• reset function in ‘options’ to delete previous

scores; • options also contains sound effect volume and

‘Go Get Graeme’ timer setting Output:

None

Other similar apps:

none

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Dandelion Grade level: All levels, depending on how it is used

Content areas: • English – Reading and Viewing

Description:

This app is an animated and interactive story about a boy named Benjamin Brewer and how he deals with people who are bullying him. Each page has text and illustrations with options for text to be read aloud as well as interactive elements for readers to find.

Lesson ideas:

• use during independent reading • use for guided reading – focus on rhyme,

prediction • used during writing – as a story to create an

alternative ending for Potential issues:

• has some links to external features (facebook,

twitter email)

Setup options:

• Different language options available

Output:

none

Other similar apps:

Morris Lessmore, The Numberlys

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Procreate Grade level: All levels

Content areas: • The Arts – creating & making

• Can link to all curriculum areas

Description:

Art creation app with various drawing/painting tools and many different options. Can add in previously taken photos or use camera to add photos to artwork for modification.

Lesson ideas:

• creative response in any subject area • annotating or modifying photos

Potential issues:

• saves all work automatically

Setup options:

• each tool can be modified (colour, size, opacity, taper, etc)

Output:

Can save completed file to photos folder and then download when connected via cable to computer

Other similar apps:

none

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Writer’s Hat Grade level: All levels

Content areas: • Literacy - writing

Description:

A simple to use app to generate ideas for creative writing.

Lesson ideas:

• help students generate initial ideas for creative writing;

• use as part of writer’s notebook activities Potential issues:

• settings are accessible by students and can be

deleted or added to (however these can be restored)

Setup options:

• words are automatically included but can be added to, cleared or restored within ‘Settings’ in the app.

Output:


Other similar apps:

none

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Toontastic Grade level: All levels

Content areas: • Literacy – writing

• The Arts – creating & making

Description:

This app guides the user to create a cartoon using their choice of backgrounds, their own, recorded narration and animated characters. There is also an area in the app for students to go to ‘Toontube’ and watch other students’ work.

Lesson ideas:

• alternative method of ‘publishing’ – students produce creative response to book or write their own;

• could be used to role play conflicts they may encounter and challenge them to explore different resolutions

Potential issues:

• toon tube is a built in area that allows work to be shared/viewed by others with an account

• an area for in-app purchases is linked to the first screen

Setup options: - Output:

See Gill to download movies as this is not currently possible within the app.

Other similar apps:

none

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Popplet Lite Grade level: All levels

Content areas: • Visualising thinking (could be applied to any

content area) Description:

This app allows the user to create information maps or webs and include pictures, text and drawings.

Lesson ideas:

• using app to brainstorm plan for information text;

• listing and sorting what students know in Inquiry topic;

• mapping everything they know about doubles (or other Numeracy topic)

• using in pairs to join ideas and find patterns/links between them

Potential issues:

• can only save one popplet at a time so will need to make sure work is saved as .jpeg file and deleted before returning ipads


Can save completed file to photos folder and then download when connected via cable to computer (email options will not work on school ipads)

Other similar apps:

none

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Storykit Grade level: All levels

Content areas: • Literacy – Reading & Writing

Description:

This app allows the user to create their own simple books and read books others have created on the iPad. Illustrations can either be drawn straight onto the iPad or added via the camera. uers can also record their voices into the book.

Lesson ideas:

• using app as a different way to publish • students could retell their favourite

books/stories and add audio to practise fluency

• creating a small group/class book as a reflection during/at the end of a topic in any content area

Potential issues:

• books can be deleted/altered by any user in the ‘arrange’ section

• books are only available on the iPad they were created on


Can only be saved on the iPad it was created on. If you have a particularly good book you’d like to keep, see Gill as it is possible to upload it to the Storykit website.

Other similar apps:

Book Creator

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iMovie Grade level: All levels

Content areas: All content areas

Description:

This app allows the user to create movies using either video they have already recorded or by recording their own video using the inbuilt camera. Users can edit their work on the iPad, creating either a short movie trailer (using pre-defined formats) or a longer movie.

Lesson ideas:

• could be used to demonstrate learning/create a movie to teach others in any content area

• students record a movie as an end of term/year reflection

• retell a book/current news event in movie form

• create a ‘book trailer’ for a favourite book • news bulletins • recreate and demonstrate solutions for a

conflict they have experienced in the playground

Potential issues:

• sharing options include youtube, facebook and vimeo

Setup options: Can use preset themes to add music & transitions to the movie automatically; can output movie in 3 different sizes depending on purpose.

Output:

Can save completed file to ‘Camera Roll’ and then download when connected via cable to computer.

Other similar apps:

none

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Geoboard Grade level: All levels

Content areas: • Mathematics

Description:

This app allows the use to manipulate virtual rubber bands on a geoboard to create filled or unfilled shapes and lines.

Lesson ideas:

• Could be used to explore attributes of shapes or as a barrier activity with one student attempting to draw a shape that another was describing

Potential issues:

None identified


None available withint the app but screenshots can be taken and saved to photos if needed.

Other similar apps:

None

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Puppet Pals Grade level: All levels


Description:

This app allows the user to create a puppet play with their choice of backgrounds and characters and their own recorded narration.

Lesson ideas:

• create a movie to teach others about a concept (eg, living and non-living things)

• Potential issues:

-

Setup options: Very straightforward to get started – can add up to 8 characters and 5 backgrounds.

Output:

Saved work can be played on iPad or exported to ‘Camera roll’. From here, plug in the iPad to download the work to Windows Explorer

Other similar apps:

Sock puppets

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Jetpack Grade level: All levels

Content areas: • English – various areas

• Mathematics – various areas Description:

This app is a game where the user flies through correct answers, aiming to get the highest score possible and to complete the level. A range of areas in Englisha and Maths can be selected with 3 different levels and 3 degrees of difficulty making it suitable for a range of students.

Lesson ideas:

• Could be used to reinforce a concept that has been covered previously (eg, identifying verbs or reinforcing multiplication)

Potential issues:

None identified

Setup options: Can be set up either with joystick control or tilt control and has a left handed option

Output:

none

Other similar apps:

none

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Numberlys Grade level: All levels

Content areas: • English – Reading and Viewing Description:

This app is an interactive narrative about how the alphabet came into being. It combines text, music, short film clips and interactive mini games to tell the story.

Lesson ideas:

• use in independent or guided reading • use for comprehension focus – retelling in

different format (eg, comic, written narrative, play)

Potential issues:

• The story in this app is quite long with a repetitive storyline – would suit younger students or could be used in multiple sittings.

Setup options: • Music and narration can be turned on or off.

Output:


Other similar apps:

Morris Lessmore, Dandelion

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Book Creator Grade level: All levels

Content areas: • Literacy: Writing Description:

This app allows users to create books with text, photos, audio and video which, when finished, can be shared with other users.

Lesson ideas:

• Use in conjunction with ‘Writers hat’ app to create a narrative

• Write a recount using photos/audio/video as part of a language experience activity

• Create a procedural text for other students to follow

• Use to create a portfolio of student work and understandings on their inquiry topic as a reflection activity

Potential issues:

Books which are still being created (and haven’t yet been output to iBooks) can be altered/deleted by any user

Setup options: • book shape options: portrait, square or landscape

• Font style/colour/alignment can all be changed as can page background. Tap on ‘i’ icon at the top of the screen for further settings.

Output:

Can be output to iBooks (see Gill to transfer to other iPads)

Other similar apps:

Storykit

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Dragon dictation Grade level: All levels

Content areas: • Literacy: Speaking & listening • Literacy: Writing • Could link to any content area depending on

activity Description:

This app allows users to have their speech translated into written text which can then be copied to other iPad apps.

Lesson ideas:

• Utilise for students who have drafted longer stories to read in text to add to ‘Book creator’ or ‘Storykit’ apps

• Use for students who have difficulty spelling to enable them to input data into other apps (eg, brainstorming a topic in ‘Popplet Lite’)

Potential issues:

In the output section, there is the ability to email and add to facebook or twitter however students should be unable to open these as they have been blocked at school level.


Copy and paste into any other app which has text input.

Other similar apps:

-

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Beebot Grade level: All levels

Content areas: • Mathematics: Measurement & Geometry • ICT

Description:

This app requires the user to plan a path for Beebot to travel on to reach the flower using the control buttons at the bottom right of the screen. There are 12 paths for users to complete.

Lesson ideas:

• Use as part of maths lesson on giving and following directions

• Have students describe their paths verbally, writing or in pictures either before or after completing the activity

Potential issues:

Settings button doesn’t work as there is a minor bug with the app; Students can add their names to leaderboard which is only stored on that ipad – encourage to only use first names or a nickname



Other similar apps:

-

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Bridge Constructor Grade level: All levels

Content areas: • Design, Creativity & Technology

Description:

This simulation app requires users to build bridges of differing lengths using a range of materials then test them for strength and stablity with cars and trucks.

Lesson ideas:

• Use as a way to introduce the idea of design briefs to students

Potential issues:

There is a button to share results to facebook; the ‘more games’ button on the first page takes users to another page where games can be downloaded; game has links to ‘Game Centre’ however this should be blocked at school.

Setup options: -

Output:


Other similar apps:

-

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Futaba classroom games Grade level: All levels

Content areas: • English • Mathematics

Description:

This app is designed as a table game for up to 4 players and can have teacher selected or created content in a ranger of areas. Users join the game and, depending on the content, choose the correct answer from their selections to match whatever is in the centre of the screen.

Lesson ideas:

•

Potential issues:

Users can change the sets themselves with no way of locking this.

Setup options: Learning sets can be selected depending on student needs/content focus and users can also add their own learning sets to change the content.

Output:


Other similar apps:

-

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Scan Grade level: All levels

Content areas: All areas

Description:

This app scans any QR code and saves a history of links which have been accessed.

Lesson ideas:

• Generate QR codes for websites which students are to use for an Inquiry/English/Maths topic and have them easily access them through this app

• Create a treasure hunt using QR codes which lead students to a sequence of different websites or email addresses

Potential issues:

In settings, there is a ‘sign up’ area (not needed to use app).

Setup options: The app can be set to prompt the user before opening a web address.

Output:

-

Other similar apps:

-

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Explain Everything Grade level: All levels


Description:

This app is a ‘virtual whiteboard’ where users can record a movie of whatever they are drawing/writing along with their audio narration to describe what they are doing. Pictures and a variety of file types can be imported into app to be used in movies (eg, pdf and PowerPoint files).

Lesson ideas:

• students could use it to explain a concept for others to watch/follow (eg, what a fraction is)

• students could take a picture of a piece of writing and annotate to show particular features

• use to brainstorm ideas/plan with narration to describe thinking

Potential issues:

Options including sharing to Youtube, Evernote, Dropbox and Box and the app can be linked to various social media accounts (including Twitter and Facebook).

Setup options: Several options are available – check ‘Preferences’ on home screen for details.

Output:

Work can be saved to the iPad’s camera roll either as an individual image or as a complete movie with audio. This can then be saved to a computer via cable.

Other similar apps:

none

rED Writing Grade level: P-2

Content areas: English: Writing - Literacy Description:

This app allows students to practise their handwriting and receive feedback from the app as to correct starting points and direction. Incorporates upper and lower case letters and numbers as well as patterns to improve general handwriting.

Lesson ideas:

• warm up or small group activity; • allow focused practice for students who have

difficulty with particular letters • use as a resource that students can access as

needed (eg, to remind them how to correctly form particular letters or check that they were right after writing offline)

Potential issues:

Students need to choose a user at the start and their progress is saved. If they do not close out of the app, the next user will automatically go in as previous user and, therefore, progress won’t be reset. There is currently no reset function.

Setup options: • Relevant state can be selected initially (or changed later in profile) so that appropriate font is used;

• Student’s age and name can be input/changed

Output: Screenshots can be taken if needed. Other similar

apps: none

Barefoot World Atlas Grade level: P-6

Content areas: The Humanities: Geography Other content areas could utilise this resource

Description:

This is an interactive atlas which allows users to move around the room and zoom in to places that they want further information about. Select landmarks have further details – text, audio and photos. Statistics for each country are also provided (updated via the web: Wolfram Alpha). Definitions are also provided in some pieces of text for more challenging vocabulary.

Lesson ideas:

• Use as a starting point for research about different countries;

• Collect and organise a variety of country statistics as part of a maths lesson on graphing/visual representation;

• Potential issues: none

Setup options: • Reading of titles, music, flags and features can all be turned on or off within the app

Output: Screenshots can be taken if needed. Other similar

apps: none

Grade level: P-2 Content areas: • English: Reading & Viewing

Description:

This app is a narrative/information text about different places around the world. Each page contains text, illustrations, audio narration and interactive elements. At the end of the story, there is an option for students to draw their own home using the in-app art area.

Lesson ideas:

• use during independent or guided reading • use as an introductory text during inquiry

focus Potential issues:

When creating profile picture, there is an option to take a photo (should be blocked at school). There are share to facebook options at the bottom of each screen and an email option during the art section.

Setup options: • User can create their profile picture Output: Screenshots can be taken if needed and artwork

created in the app can be saved.

Other similar apps:

none

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