ipad presentation for middle grades
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iPad Presentation for Middle GradesTRANSCRIPT
Ideas for
utilizing
iPads in the
classroom
Why Bother Using the iPads?With so much work involved when trying to get the COW (Computer on Wheels) into the room, the iPads distributed and the internet to work, why bother?
Student Engagement
A recent study (summarized on National Geographic.com) found that, “Students saw learning
gains after as little as 20 minutes of study on the iPad”
Improved Learning Outcomes
‘The bottom line is that these iPads and similar tools actually do make a difference,”
--Matthew Schneps, founding member of the Science Education Department at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Massachusetts.
What can Apps do?Submit and Grade Student work: Edmodo is one of my favorite educational sites and apps as it can be used in so many different ways in the classroom. A teacher can create quizzes, grade assignments, create small learning communities and more.
Build Background and Interest: Brainpop is an app that is expensive but valuable as it allows students to watch short animated videos and take comprehension quizzes afterward
Turn in Assignments: I’ve had success with edmodo but I prefer using google docs to have students turn in lengthier essays as its easy to make comments and mark up the document. Take Notes: The Evernote app allows students to take notes on any devise and access them From anywhere using a login. This ensures students will always have access to their notes and other assignments in progress. Share lectures: Keynote, part of iWork, lets teachers share lectures with students. Students can access lectures whenever they needed and were able to learn at the pace that suited them best.
Pull Students: The eClicker app is used to pull students on what they know and don't know and this information can be used to modify assignments or prompt further instruction.
Project: The Reflector app allows teachers to display what they are doing on their ipad with students via the projector. This allows students to follow step by step instructions in real time which is very handy for learning new tricks and skills on the ipad or learning to use a new website.
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2012/12/my-35-favorite-free-apps-teaching
Here is a link to a site that explains 35 free apps
Apps can be applied to lesson planning according to the cognitive levels within Bloom’s Taxonomy as well as Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Model
Bloom’s Taxonomy and iPad Apps
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http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/03/a-new-fantastic-blooms-taxonomy-wheel.html
Gardner's Multiple Intelligence: Apps for the iPad
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/10/multiple-intelligences-apps-for-ipad.html
Social Studies Apps
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/01/16-excellent-ipad-apps-for-social.html
Atlas for iPad : Atlas features valuable Information and Maps on over 250 world entities
History Maps of World: a fun and educational collection of high-resolution historical maps
Stack the State/Country: A very popularAnd competitive way to learn geography,Students earn points for geographic knowledgeAnd can compete against one another
Here is a link to 16 FREE apps and what they do
Not Feeling Confident About Using a Certain APP or Feature?
Remember that youtube has thousands of video tutorials for just about every app or iPad feature you’d like to use. These can be helpful for both you and your students. Display the video on the overhead or post a link so they can view it individually from their iPad.
In order to use the iPads the Internet must work, lets take a field trip to the fourth floor to see if we
can connect…