iPads

THE SANDPITUSING IPADS and APPSCecilie MurrayJohn SloanDelphian eLearning

1Creativity happens when different ideas, stimuli and resources are put together, and through collaborations, form new knowledge.

Our goal is not to do cool stuff with technology. Our goal is to use technology to help kids learn more effectively.

Theme

TalkingUsing the iPadGood apps and how to find themApps and dataResourcesThis sessionDiscuss:Which mobile devices do you use inside and outside of school?

Lets talkShare:What have you found out about mobile devices?What have we found out?Divide into 4 groups:Foundation limited personal experience with iPhone, iPod, iPad

Emergent own one; school has devices for student use; used in limited way with students

Innovative Class sets of devices & use regularly

Transformative Involved in 1:1 handheld device implementationWhat do we know?In pairs explore the iPads and play with the basic applications :email, contacts, calendar, textmusic, clock, notes, voice memosweather, maps, stocksyoutube, photos, calculator, SafariiTunes and the Appstore

Wireless: daecpubint/daec11

Sandpit explorationQR codes Carey GrammarGPSNintendo Ds Ruyton Girls schoolsVCE pen &paper VS technologyPerseverance & rigourLearning disabilities & comic lifeKeep all the codes going print, digital. Coe switchingLicensing of apps & synching iPadsQ & AEducational apps

Relevant to kidsUse technologies that pervade their livesEngaging for learningInquiry based constructivist contentHigh quality games designKids can consolidate knowledge independently

Where do I find apps?

Download iTunesBrowse for appsSync your iPad

Australian Curriculum appEnglish Apps

Spectronics: Apps for Educationhttp://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/uncategorized/2010/09/educational-apps-and-resources-for-the-ipad-and-iphone/

History Apps

Maths Apps

Science Apps

Find Quality AppsGo to the App store and find 5 apps that you would like to use in class.Enter their details into Google Docshttp://tiny.cc/ggc8yAPPS from participants:Puppet Pal, PoppletKeynote, iMovie, GaragebandCorkulous, Prompterous, Ruconnected, Tech4edReel director, Ideasketch, Mobile mouse, Remote, Wikipanion, PocketCAS, SIBmacbeth, Mathsboard, Doodlebuddy, Typedrawing,Annotate,Notability, Neu.annotate, Hidden park

iPad uses

http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=26195iPads for CreativityUsing video for learningABCKhan Academy

4 Benefits of iPad Use for Administrators and EducatorsiPad User ManualiPads in Schools7 Things you should know about iPad apps for learningCreate and share documentsCreate spreadsheetsMake movies

Potential Activity

Curriculum-driven content, high quality graphics Monitor student progress onlineA new model20

Data from apps

1 2 3 SHEEP is a counting app for young learners with 3 fun activities - flying a helicopter around the farm, herding sheep into pens and guiding the sheepdog into the ute

MATHSTRONAUT is a maths challenge app for addition and subtraction, designed for Primary and Middle school students.

PLINKERTON is a cybersafety mystery game that aims to create awareness for Middle school students about how to stay safe online.

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Contacts

Good Practice, Resources and Support NetworksCecilie MurrayJohn SloanDelphian eLearning

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Good Practice 1:1 Learning http://epotential.education.vic.gov.au/showcase/index.php?showcase_id=62Resources here for planning, implementation and evaluation of Laptops, Netbooks, Classroom ideas, case studies, research etc.29iPads for Learning

Mobile Educators Networkhttp://slidetolearn.ning.com/

Slide to Learn Beginners Guide http://www.slidetolearn.info/

Shepparton High School VIChttp://louiseduncan.globalteacher.org.au/

Hambledon State School QLDhttp://www.hambledoss.eq.edu.au/home/pipod1/iPod_Touch_Action_Learning/iPod_Touch_Home.html

Learning in Handhttp://learninginhand.com/iPad Educators Ning

Apple in EducationApps rubric

DEECD Education Apps

http://www.ipadsforeducation.vic.edu.au/education-apps

IEAR.ORGIn groups of 4-5, explore the resources provided or search for others.

Review ONE site, describe what it offers and write it up on the iPad Resources sheet (Print copy or Google docs) http://tiny.cc/njb3h

TaskUse Twitter to follow the leaders:

#slide2learn #mlearning #edapps

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