Project Based Learning in Hand - ISTE 2011. Tweets from this session are tagged #inhand In project-based learning, students work over an extended period of time answering a driving question.
The question is so deep that it requires students to create a project to share their findings with others. Process for learning through projects: QuestionInvestigateShare Video summary of Project Based Learning in Hand 5 Types of Responses to a Task Projects take an extended period of time to complete. Activities can be completed in a a matter of a few class periods.
Angela Maiers’ mantra: “You are a genius and the world needs your contribution.” Do you want to cover material for students or do you want them to uncover it for themselves? “The greatest obstacle to learning is coverage.” Create a grading rubric with student input. Students can keep a PDF of the rubric in iBooks. Example Driving Questions: How can we best stop the flu at our school? Add parameters to the driving question to ensure that standards are met. What makes a good vice president?
Tips/Tricks. Using iPads in Education: Resources for teachers using iPads in the classroom. The Invisible Computer Lab. iPad - Lisa Johnson: ITS. iPads in the Classroom. iPad Pilot Report 2011 v3.pdf - Powered by Google Docs. iPads/iPods in the Classroom. Lesson Plans. The Teacher's Tools: Presentation Apps for the iPad.
As teachers one of the most important aspects of our day is the way that we present information.
It does not really matter what our pedagogical philosophy is, at one point or another during the day we all need to present. If we are going to use the iPad in our classroom shouldn't we be modelling to our students the appropriate apps or presentation tools. We have earmarked 15 Presentation Apps for the iPad that coupled with a VGA adaptor will allow you to present with ease and elegance. Whether in the classroom, the network meeting or even the Boardroom. No.1 Keynote: Keynote for iPad is almost as powerful as the Mac desktop application. No. 2 OmnigraphSketcher: OmniGraphSketcher for iPad allows you to quickly create high-quality charts and graphs without the need for complicated data plotting software.
No.3 2Screens: 2Screens is a fully featured application for document manager, web browser, file viewer and whiteboard with VGA-output to outside projector or LCD monitor. No.4 Office2: _ipad_report.pdf (application/pdf Object) Faculty_iPad_Reports_April2011.pdf (application/pdf Object) iPad Pilots in Higher Education - iPad Pilots. Bloomsapps. Using Blooms Taxonomy in education is a highly effective way to scaffold learning for the students.
With the recent popularity and pervasive nature of iOS devices in school districts it is essential for educators to understand how to implement Blooms in the classroom using the apps that are available. While this list is by no means fully comprehensive, it will assist educators in getting started when implementing iOS devices in the classroom. This site will change almost daily as it will be updated with new and exciting apps!
If you find any that you have worked with in your classroom please email dmileham@e1b.org or tweet @bloomsapps or @dmileham75 with your suggestions. Thanks for checking the site! Two Links to some iTunesU courses relating to iOS Integration: 1 iPad by Erie 1 Boards of Cooperative Educational Services ( Movie Making\Digital Storytelling Camera to PDF Free - cool little app that turns your device into a scanner. LiveBinders: I would be remiss if I didn't post this. iPad/iPod. iPad4Edu. iPads in Education. 55 Interesting Ways* to use an iPad in the Classroom. Mlearning. Apple CESA1 iOS Presentation.
iPads in Schools. Internet Catalogue. ISTE iPad in Education Webinar.