background preloader

iOS

Facebook Twitter

Derek Rodriguez sur Twitter : "#iOS8 #WaveCharge... South Bay schools on an iPad mission. For students in Gina Ball's algebra class at Adams Middle School in Redondo Beach, taking quizzes on work sheets has suddenly become a thing of the past - now they just use the iPad.

South Bay schools on an iPad mission

At Pacific Elementary School in Manhattan Beach, fourth-graders in Paula Noda's class no longer write essays about an annual trip to a mission in Orange County - now they put together an iPad video, complete with theme music, sound effects and panning. At Richmond Street Elementary in El Segundo, first-graders practice their letters not with a pencil but with their index fingers, which they trace against the screen of - you guessed it - the iPad. At Las Vegas charter school, iPads pave students' path to learning - Tuesday, Feb. 21. By Paul Takahashi (contact) Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 | 2 a.m.

At Las Vegas charter school, iPads pave students' path to learning - Tuesday, Feb. 21

Explore Knowledge Academy Map Data Map data ©2014 Google. With iPads, Olympia students have world at their fingertips. Launching an iPad 1-to-1 Program: A Primer. Mobile Computing | Spotlight Launching an iPad 1-to-1 Program: A Primer By Mitchell A.

Launching an iPad 1-to-1 Program: A Primer

Salerno, Michael Vonhof12/14/11 Technology is redefining traditional educational paradigms, and many schools are interested in integrating the latest technological advancements into the school curriculum. While increased incorporation of technology seems to be inevitable, most schools are ill-prepared to enter the 21st century owing to a lack of resources, a dearth of appropriate personnel, and some unrealistic expectations. Two schools, The Master's Academy in Oviedo, FL and Delmarva Christian High School in Georgetown, DE have initiated ambitious technological programs, providing an iPad for every high school student.

Leadership Perhaps the most critical, yet overlooked, issue related to technology deployments is leadership. Based on our experiences, successful schools will have a senior administrative leader driving this initiative. Cost How will you pay for your initiative? Apps in Education. iPad Applications In Bloom’s Taxonomy. This has bubbled up in my feeds not once, but several times now. It’s an interesting graphic that actually places example iPad applications into Bloom’s levels of performance in the cognitive domain. Focussed around students, and not really workplace learning, but interesting nonetheless. Check it out. October 2 & 3 (NEC Birmingham), Booth #D250 | Register (Free) Leave a Reply. iPads in Schools.

APPitic - 1,300+ EDUapps. Proof in Study: Math App Improves Test Scores (And Engagement) Digital Tools Teaching Strategies Motion Math The first iPad was released in April 2010, and since then, its potential as a learning device has been explored by educators, app developers, and the exploding ed-tech industry.

Proof in Study: Math App Improves Test Scores (And Engagement)

These days, it’s not uncommon to read about school districts handing out iPads as textbook replacements. Skeptics, though, don’t believe the hype. From a New York Times article in January: “There is very little evidence that kids learn more, faster or better by using these machines,” said Larry Cuban, a professor emeritus of education at Stanford University, who believes that the money would be better spent to recruit, train and retain teachers.