iPads in the Classroom: Tips and

Techniques for Effective

ImplementationWhile we are waiting to start our session, please download

and install the free App “AURASMA” from your mobile

device’s application store (Apple and Android)

iPads in the Classroom: Tips and

Techniques for Effective

ImplementationClaire Burns, K-5 General Music

Clark Creek Elementary STEM AcademyAcworth, Ga – Cherokee County Schools

www.learnmemusic.comTwitter - @learnmemusic

Managing the Use of iPads

Whether you have access to 1 iPad, a class set iPad cart, or you have BLYD, there are some details to consider:• Assigning iPads or using them

anonymously?• Centers, Rotations, Taking Turns?• Partners or Individually?• Sound? Speakers or Headphones?• Storage and charging?• How to Install Apps and generic

vs. specific iTunes account?

Managing iPads using Apple Configurator

• Free Mac App for Managing iPads • There are great tutorials on how to use the App on YouTube• Manage up to 30 devices’ settings, apps, and preferences at a time!• All iPads will have the same apps installed on them• Settings can be set to restrict and limit the use of the iPads as much or as little as you desire• Can assign devices to specific users or keep the generic, depending on your usage• Only availabe for Macs – cannot be used for PC

Apple Configurator

Prepare the iPads with settings

and preferences

Apple Configurator

Then Supervise the iPads and the

apps installed

AirServer• Software installed on your computer (Mac or PC) that

allows ANY AirPlay device (iPad, iPhone, iPod touch) to share screen of the device to the computer’s display

• If the computer is connected to a projector, then the iPad screen can be projected to a larger audience

• Education License for $11.99 for 3 Macs/PCs – never expires

• Bulk License $3.99 for 10+ businesses, schools, universities

• Uses iOS built-in AirPlay function

AirServer

Tip: Rename your computer

in the Software’s Preferences

from the numbers to your

name and/or classroom

number to make it easier to find

Augmented Reality Using

AurasmaPlease get one of the handouts and make sure you have downloaded the free App

on your device and then subscribe to Clark Creek STEM Academy’s channel.

Let’s try viewing some Auras!!

Augmented Reality Using

Aurasma augmented reality: making something come to life aura: the magic thing that pops up when you hold

your device over something  trigger image: the picture you want to make cooler

that is just normal (probably something from your camera roll or in your photos)

overlay: the thing you will apply on top of the trigger image (usually a video from your camera roll)

Aurasma: a free app to allow users to experience augmented reality

Augmented Reality Using

AurasmaHOW YOU CAN USE AURASMA IN EDUCATION:• Student reviews and/or summaries of books (living

book covers)• Student reports, presentations, and performances • Supplemental information on flashcards and word

walls• Teacher-read directions for worksheets and centers• Put Auras in your newsletters that parents can view

from their own devices• Showcase student work in hallways

Augmented Reality Using

Aurasma

Dropbox• Put all iPads on the same Dropbox account• Use Dropbox to share worksheets, reading passages, music and even video files to all iPads• Organize the Dropbox account with folders to help students find the files you want them to find• Students can submit assignments via Dropbox as well

• Many apps can connect with Dropbox to retrieve and submit information• Skitch from Evernote can annotate over photos• GoodNotes can import and export PDFs to and from Dropbox with annotations – Save trees and Save Paper with Digital Worksheets!

Remind101• Allows teachers to text and/or email parents and students reminders for classes• Parents and students subscribe for Remind101 updates by either sending a text to a special code or emailing a special email address • Keeps parents and students phone numbers private and teachers do not have to use a personal phone number either• Teachers can have specific codes for each class they teach and send reminders and updates to classes

SmartSeat• Seating chart, attendance, and random picker app• Multiple classes• Endless classroom arrangements• Add student pictures • Export and/or email PDF of seating charts for subs• Display first, first and last, or even nicknames of students• New! - Assign students to groups

Socrative• A student-response system that works on any web-enabled devices (PC, phone, tablet)

• Student Clicker App for student response• Teacher Clicker App for creating, administering, and grading quizzes• Self-paced, teacher-paced, and even game-type quizzes for individual and group assessment• Allows for Multiple Choice, True/False, and Short Answer response formats • Single-Question or Quiz-Based Activities• Built-In Exit Ticket great for end-of-class summary

Socrative• Grades from assessments

can be exported as Excel for analysis

• Automatically grades responses (for right/wrong responses) • Ideal for BYOD/BYLD situations

• Let’s try it out!• Download the Student Socrative App OR• Direct your browser (mobile or

laptop) to m.socrative.com• Enter my “room number” –

976291• Follow the on-screen prompts to take the sample quiz!

Additional Resources• Augmented Reality Pinterest Board www.pinterest.com/learnmemusic/augmented-reality/• iPads Pinterest Board www.pinterest.com/learnmemusic/ipads/• My Blog LearnMeMusic www.learnmemusic.com• All Handouts, PowerPoints, and expanded directions for Aurasma are on the Resources Page for this Session http://gaetc.schoolwires.net//site/Default.aspx?PageID=614

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