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The document outlines an agenda for a workshop on using iPads in education. It includes sessions on getting to know the iPad, exploring education apps, and a scavenger hunt activity. It also provides information on the different iPad models and their features. Several pros and cons of using iPads in education are discussed. Examples of apps are provided for different educational purposes like content delivery, creativity, and productivity. Resources for finding more education apps and continuing professional development are listed at the end.

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iPads in Education Dr. Douglas Harvey Richard Stockton College 1
What We Will Do Today • 9:30 - 10:15 AM Getting to Know the iPad • 10:15 - 10:25 AM Break • 10:25 - 11:45 AM Apps, Apps & More Apps • 11:45 - 1:00 PM Lunch • 1:00 - 2:00 PM Scavenger Hunt Activity • 2:00 - 2:45 PM App Compare • 2:45 - 3:00 PM Wrap Up 2
The iPad 1, 2 & 3 • What is this thing & what is it good for in the classroom? • Sources: • Teachers • PadCamp http://tinyurl.com/iDeasform - to share your iDeas! 3
The Basics • Touchscreen display & interface • Apps = software • Built in audio (all models) and camera (iPad 2 or 3 only) • On-device storage (plus cloud storage access) • WiFi access http://ipadinsight.com/category/ipad-basics 4
The Tricks • Multi-tasking • Folders • Turning off running apps • Connecting a keyboard • Screenshots • AirPlay http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/50-really-useful-ipad-tips-and-tricks-688556 5
Creation Tools • Still Camera • Video Camera • Audio Recording http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ux_M8GOzE0 http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/take-better-photos-with-ipad-or-ipod 6
Deployment • Schools are using iPads as: • Teacher- only • A few individual devices • Carts with multiple iPads • Support issues with: • App syncing • App pricing • Networking - including filtering http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-ways-ipad-students-excel-school/ 7
Pros and Cons for Education • Pros: • Cons: • Portability • Cost to replace if lost or stolen • Cost (compared to • Consumer product computers) - both for hardware and software • Complications of deployment - accounting • Touch screen interface for app purchases, management, networking • Combines many tools and filtering (camera, audio, Web) in one device • No Flash support http://www.williamstites.net/2011/01/10/the-ipad-in-education-and-the-questions/ 8
Projecting • iPad 1 only allows showing of video, playing sounds, or app content if designed for projecting via a VGA adaptor • iPad 2 and 3 can use the VGA adaptor but better can be mirrored using either AppleTV (needs an HDMI-ready projector) or via a Mac desktop or laptop computer using a wireless/ AirPlay app like Reflection, Air Server or Splashtop http://fishingforedtech.com/2012/03/25/airplay-in-the-classroom-projecting-your-ipad-display/ 9
Affordance affordance ~ to describe a potential for action, the perceived capacity of an object What are the capacities of the iPad for education? 10
Visual Thinking Apps that provide visual information in the form of videos, pictures and/or diagrams Show Me Comic Life Popplet 11
Information Gathering Apps that support finding, organizing, and sharing information. Wikihood Tour Wrist Qwiki Discover 12
Creativity Apps that allow you to learn about an art form, hone artistic skills or even make works of art. Storyrobe or Story Kit Puppet Pals Virtuoso Trackpad Magic 13
Guided Practice Apps that provide skills practice and learner self-pacing ABC Tracer Screen Chomp Super 7 MathBoard 14
Content Repository Apps that provide content - specific knowledge with easy access. Science 360 Our Choice World Atlas by National Geographic Leafsnap 15
Productivity Apps for taking notes, creating bibliographies, or for audio recording of thoughts or what is said in class. EasyBib QuickVoice Notes Plus Evernote 16
Combinations Apps that provide powerful combinations of affordances, as well as take advantage of the iPad’s native features. Elements eClicker Star Walk 17
Great Resources for New iDeas A model lesson plan at http://www.scribd.com/doc/52812881/IPAD-Lesson iPad Lessons Web Site http://www.scoop.it/t/ipad-lessons Kathy Schrock http://www.schrockguide.net/ipads-in-the-classroom.html 18
Compare Apps The iPad may be thought of as a tool that brings together other tools, or as a completely new tool, depending upon the uses it affords you. App Comparisons: In pairs find two apps that do cover the same content or do the same thing and compare them for us 19
Lists of Education Apps Apps4Kids - http://www.apps4kids.net/ 250 Best iPad Apps: Education - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/mobile-app- reviews/8542761/250-best-iPad-apps-education.html http://www.apple.com/education/apps/ http://www.edutopia.org/groups/technology-integration-high-school/38730 http://www.teachhub.com/20-amazing-ipad-apps-educators http://www.emergingedtech.com/2011/03/10-excellent-ipad-applications-for-teachers/ http://www.edgalaxy.com/journal/2010/4/5/top-5-ipad-apps-for-educators.html http://imaginationsoup.net/2011/04/10-best-educational-ipad-apps-for-elementary-kids/ http://www.iear.org/ http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/368859/best_ipad_apps_education/?image=3 http://www.iste.org/connect/iste-connects/blog-detail/10-04-12/iPad_Apps_for_Education.aspx 20
Scavenger Hunt Tools Needed: Stockton iPad with: map of campus, a Scavenger Hunt digital camera app, and a QR code reader; and StoryRobe or a similar digital storytelling app Riddle #1: I make sure that Fred doesn’t spill; when of drink, he’s had his fill. 21
Resources for PD PadCamp - http://www.padcamp.org/ – the first ever PadCamp unConference was held in August of 2011 in nearby Galloway Township Middle School. Some of the presentations as well as links to resources are on this page, as well as info for this summer. NJAET is hosting their first Tabcamp unconference today - http://www.njaet.org/njaet/tabcamp iPad Academy - http://ipadacademy.com/ http://wp.nmc.org/horizon-k12-2010/chapters/mobiles/ http://education.jhu.edu/newhorizons/Journals/Winter2011/Wallace http://blog.k12.com/2011/09/06/transforming-way-we-learn-mobile-learning 22
After Today http://tinyurl.com/iDeasform - to share your iDeas! http://tinyurl.com/ideas4ipads - to see the iDeas of others! Keep tabs on my blog: http://harveyd.edublogs.org 23

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  • 1. iPads in Education Dr. Douglas Harvey Richard Stockton College 1
  • 2. What We Will Do Today • 9:30 - 10:15 AM Getting to Know the iPad • 10:15 - 10:25 AM Break • 10:25 - 11:45 AM Apps, Apps & More Apps • 11:45 - 1:00 PM Lunch • 1:00 - 2:00 PM Scavenger Hunt Activity • 2:00 - 2:45 PM App Compare • 2:45 - 3:00 PM Wrap Up 2
  • 3. The iPad 1, 2 & 3 • What is this thing & what is it good for in the classroom? • Sources: • Teachers • PadCamp http://tinyurl.com/iDeasform - to share your iDeas! 3
  • 4. The Basics • Touchscreen display & interface • Apps = software • Built in audio (all models) and camera (iPad 2 or 3 only) • On-device storage (plus cloud storage access) • WiFi access http://ipadinsight.com/category/ipad-basics 4
  • 5. The Tricks • Multi-tasking • Folders • Turning off running apps • Connecting a keyboard • Screenshots • AirPlay http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/50-really-useful-ipad-tips-and-tricks-688556 5
  • 6. Creation Tools • Still Camera • Video Camera • Audio Recording http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ux_M8GOzE0 http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/take-better-photos-with-ipad-or-ipod 6
  • 7. Deployment • Schools are using iPads as: • Teacher- only • A few individual devices • Carts with multiple iPads • Support issues with: • App syncing • App pricing • Networking - including filtering http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-ways-ipad-students-excel-school/ 7
  • 8. Pros and Cons for Education • Pros: • Cons: • Portability • Cost to replace if lost or stolen • Cost (compared to • Consumer product computers) - both for hardware and software • Complications of deployment - accounting • Touch screen interface for app purchases, management, networking • Combines many tools and filtering (camera, audio, Web) in one device • No Flash support http://www.williamstites.net/2011/01/10/the-ipad-in-education-and-the-questions/ 8
  • 9. Projecting • iPad 1 only allows showing of video, playing sounds, or app content if designed for projecting via a VGA adaptor • iPad 2 and 3 can use the VGA adaptor but better can be mirrored using either AppleTV (needs an HDMI-ready projector) or via a Mac desktop or laptop computer using a wireless/ AirPlay app like Reflection, Air Server or Splashtop http://fishingforedtech.com/2012/03/25/airplay-in-the-classroom-projecting-your-ipad-display/ 9
  • 10. Affordance affordance ~ to describe a potential for action, the perceived capacity of an object What are the capacities of the iPad for education? 10
  • 11. Visual Thinking Apps that provide visual information in the form of videos, pictures and/or diagrams Show Me Comic Life Popplet 11
  • 12. Information Gathering Apps that support finding, organizing, and sharing information. Wikihood Tour Wrist Qwiki Discover 12
  • 13. Creativity Apps that allow you to learn about an art form, hone artistic skills or even make works of art. Storyrobe or Story Kit Puppet Pals Virtuoso Trackpad Magic 13
  • 14. Guided Practice Apps that provide skills practice and learner self-pacing ABC Tracer Screen Chomp Super 7 MathBoard 14
  • 15. Content Repository Apps that provide content - specific knowledge with easy access. Science 360 Our Choice World Atlas by National Geographic Leafsnap 15
  • 16. Productivity Apps for taking notes, creating bibliographies, or for audio recording of thoughts or what is said in class. EasyBib QuickVoice Notes Plus Evernote 16
  • 17. Combinations Apps that provide powerful combinations of affordances, as well as take advantage of the iPad’s native features. Elements eClicker Star Walk 17
  • 18. Great Resources for New iDeas A model lesson plan at http://www.scribd.com/doc/52812881/IPAD-Lesson iPad Lessons Web Site http://www.scoop.it/t/ipad-lessons Kathy Schrock http://www.schrockguide.net/ipads-in-the-classroom.html 18
  • 19. Compare Apps The iPad may be thought of as a tool that brings together other tools, or as a completely new tool, depending upon the uses it affords you. App Comparisons: In pairs find two apps that do cover the same content or do the same thing and compare them for us 19
  • 20. Lists of Education Apps Apps4Kids - http://www.apps4kids.net/ 250 Best iPad Apps: Education - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/mobile-app- reviews/8542761/250-best-iPad-apps-education.html http://www.apple.com/education/apps/ http://www.edutopia.org/groups/technology-integration-high-school/38730 http://www.teachhub.com/20-amazing-ipad-apps-educators http://www.emergingedtech.com/2011/03/10-excellent-ipad-applications-for-teachers/ http://www.edgalaxy.com/journal/2010/4/5/top-5-ipad-apps-for-educators.html http://imaginationsoup.net/2011/04/10-best-educational-ipad-apps-for-elementary-kids/ http://www.iear.org/ http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/368859/best_ipad_apps_education/?image=3 http://www.iste.org/connect/iste-connects/blog-detail/10-04-12/iPad_Apps_for_Education.aspx 20
  • 21. Scavenger Hunt Tools Needed: Stockton iPad with: map of campus, a Scavenger Hunt digital camera app, and a QR code reader; and StoryRobe or a similar digital storytelling app Riddle #1: I make sure that Fred doesn’t spill; when of drink, he’s had his fill. 21
  • 22. Resources for PD PadCamp - http://www.padcamp.org/ – the first ever PadCamp unConference was held in August of 2011 in nearby Galloway Township Middle School. Some of the presentations as well as links to resources are on this page, as well as info for this summer. NJAET is hosting their first Tabcamp unconference today - http://www.njaet.org/njaet/tabcamp iPad Academy - http://ipadacademy.com/ http://wp.nmc.org/horizon-k12-2010/chapters/mobiles/ http://education.jhu.edu/newhorizons/Journals/Winter2011/Wallace http://blog.k12.com/2011/09/06/transforming-way-we-learn-mobile-learning 22
  • 23. After Today http://tinyurl.com/iDeasform - to share your iDeas! http://tinyurl.com/ideas4ipads - to see the iDeas of others! Keep tabs on my blog: http://harveyd.edublogs.org 23