How the iPad Is Changing Education. The iPad may only be two years old, but it's already begun to change many things. Reading is one of them. Work is another. It is selling like crazy, but it will be some time before most of the people you know own a tablet. The market for this type of device may only be in its infancy, but it's already becoming clear how it will revolutionize certain aspects our lives. In January, Apple made good on its late CEO's vision to enter the digital textbook market with the launch of iBooks 2 and the iBooks Author production tool for e-books.
The iPad: An Obvious Use Case for Education In a way, Apple didn't enter the education market. Chicago's public school district was one of those early adopters, having brought iPads into a number of its classrooms and even allowing students to take them home. Does It Help Learning? There's also some early evidence that an iPad could provide a more engaging learning experience and might even improve student performance. The Value for Self Education. New: 10 of the best Apple apps for education in 2012.
New apps include student file sharing, special education, cyber bullying information By Meris Stansbury, Associate EditorRead more by Meris Stansbury April 21st, 2012 One app teaches young students about cyber bullying. Last year we presented “10 of the best apps for education,” which highlighted some of the best apps for iPhones and iPods. However, with new upgrades in touch technology, HD and 3D features, and the debut of the iPad, we’ve come up with a new list of the best Apple-based education apps for 2012.
This year’s list includes some of the most highly rated apps, both by teachers and by Apple, and features a range that spans from simple math games to a revolutionary special-education app, and from 3D imaging of the elements included in the periodic table to secure file sharing for students and teachers. Don’t see an app you love on this list? (Apps are listed in alphabetical order.) New: 10 of the best Apple apps for education in 2012.
Preparing Your School for an iPad Implementation. Planning is imperative for any technology initiative - iPad or otherwise. You need to ensure that you clearly understand and communicate how the technology integrates with your overall pedagogical objectives. Too many institutions purchase technology and then search for ways to utilize it ... or leave it collecting dust on the shelf.
Planning needs to consider both infrastructure needs and the educational applications of the new technology. Without the proper preparation, technology initiatives are liable to become expensive failures. Campus Infrastructure Considerations Signal Strength: If you’re using wifi iPads then you’ll need a strong and reliable connection to the web. Pedagogical Considerations: Pedagogical Models:Have you discussed how the use of iPads will be integrated into your educational processes? Your iPad implementation plan requires careful thought and preparation. iPads. Classroom iPod touches & iPads: Dos and Don'ts fFIRST. Do delete content. Since you are mirroring the computer's iTunes Library onto the iPods, deleting items from iTunes will delete them from the iPods. After you no longer have a need for a podcast, video, or audiobook, delete it so it is not taking up room and cluttering up the iPods. Chances are you want to use this content with a future class.
If it's something you will use again, drag and drop it into a folder on your desktop. You can drag and drop it back into iTunes for the next time you want it synced to iPods. Do configure the Music app for easy access to playlists and podcasts. I wish the Music app on iPod touch was named Audio instead because that is where you listen to any audio and access podcasts. iClevedon » The Home of the iPad Revolution for Learning. SMARTInclusion - IPOD, IPAD Resources. iOS 7 Accessibility Features Great video overview of new accessibility features in iOS 7 including: Visual Supports, Captioning and subtitles, Learning Supports, Switch Control, Voiceover and Overview of Accessibility Features of iOS 7 Link How can the iPad interact with the SMART Board?
Sharing Your iPad Screen As A Visual/Interactive Context With a Group from Sean Sweeney @SpeechTechie One caveat - at the end of the video Sean refers to Reflector App as a mirroring option for MAC with no options for PC but both Reflector (formerly Reflection) AirServer App have the option for mirroring with both PC/MAC 5 Ways to Show Your iPad on a Projector Screen Great blogpost and chart from @Tony Vincent exploring Apple TV, Reflector (formerly Reflections app), Airserver App, Document Camera, VGA AdapterAn Educators Guide to Airplay on iPad/MAC/PC How to use a switch with an iPad Jane Farrall and Alex Dunn Collaborated on this Switch Accessible Apps List.
App Rubrics for Evaluating Educational Apps. Education - Apps. How to Design a Beautiful iPad Lesson: This is a beautiful lesson designed and presented by Rob Miller on Scrib. What I really like about this series of activities is that it allows the students or in Rob's case his teachers to articulate their own learning. It is never about a single app. It is the combination of apps that allow the learners to meet the learning outcomes. It is a great example of building a meaningful lesson around a concept and then providing the students with the tools to create content. The other great thing about this lesson is the beautifully designed yet simple instructions built by Rob. These are a template for all the teachers that are looking for the - How do we present this to our students? I would like to thank Rob for sharing this resource.
This series of activities has got me thinking about a whole range of tasks that I now want to design and share with my own students. The Complete List of iPad Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials. The Apple iPad is an amazing tablet, and to help you get the most out of it, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of every tip, trick, and tutorial for you. Read on for more. Note: This article was originally published earlier this year, but we’ve updated it with a real lot more content since then, so we’re republishing it for you. We’ll be keeping this page updated as we find more great articles, so you should bookmark this page for future reference. How to Maximize Your iPad’s Battery Life So you got yourself a shiny new Apple device, but you’re so addicted that the battery is running out way too soon—what you need is a couple of tips to keep your battery running for as long as possible, and we’ve got them here.
How to Maximize Battery Life on Your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch How to Lock the Screen on Your iPad with iOS 4.x How to Lock the Screen Orientation on Your iPad (with iOS 4.2) How to Pause an iPad App Install How to Force Reboot and Quit Apps Multitasking on the iPad iPadPeek. Completed project: iPad Faculty Learning Communities: Exploring innovative teaching and learning with the Apple iPad. Primary UITS contact: John Gosney Last update: May 1, 2012 Description: The primary goal of a faculty learning community (FLC) is to explore a specific topic area or theme as it relates to best practices in teaching and learning. This goal is achieved by providing safe, supportive communities wherein members can engage in research, scholarship of teaching and learning, and service to explore new approaches to teaching. Faculty learning communities will convene during the fall 2010 semester on both the IUB and IUPUI campuses to explore innovative uses of the Apple iPad to address these diverse goals.
Outcome: This FLC includes a specific focus on how mobile tablets, specifically the Apple iPad, can enhance teaching and learning across a wide variety of disciplines/areas of interest. An Educause Learning Initiative (ELI) brief, describing the work of all three faculty learning communities, has been published. Milestones and status: Examples of early projects on the IUB campus include: E.J. Preparing Your School for an iPad Implementation. Planning is imperative for any technology initiative - iPad or otherwise. You need to ensure that you clearly understand and communicate how the technology integrates with your overall pedagogical objectives. Too many institutions purchase technology and then search for ways to utilize it ... or leave it collecting dust on the shelf. Planning needs to consider both infrastructure needs and the educational applications of the new technology.
Without the proper preparation, technology initiatives are liable to become expensive failures. Campus Infrastructure Considerations Signal Strength: If you’re using wifi iPads then you’ll need a strong and reliable connection to the web. Pedagogical Considerations: Pedagogical Models:Have you discussed how the use of iPads will be integrated into your educational processes? Your iPad implementation plan requires careful thought and preparation. Best Apps for Teachers. Best iPad Apps. Learning and Teaching with iPads.
iPads in Education. Ten Sites Supporting iPads In Education… A Post Of Resources. iPads in Schools.