Quick Graph: Your Scientific Graphing Calculator Hur iPad kan förändra klassrumsundervisningen The micro-computer revolution of the 80's radically improved how teachers and schools carry on the business of learning. We now have iPads in classrooms that will not only improve it, but it has the potential to change the business of learning in schools. The question is, "Are teachers ready to adjust their teaching for this new learning revolution?" I have just become principal of a school that will be participating in this revolution this year. In the Classroom Let's imagine a math class full of geometry students with iPads. The teacher might be tempted to direct the students to use a geometry sketch program, a geometry vocabulary program, a self-paced geometry lesson, or an online lecture, but while those are good things you might do with a computer, they restrict and funnel student thinking, rather than expand it. Another Example A science teacher can provide similar learning opportunities. Getting Teachers Onboard It is time for the role of the teacher to change.
How to Use Green Screen Effects on iPads Making Movies Magical These days, very little comes out of Hollywood without special effects added in post-production. Our favorite superhero movies, science fiction thrillers and fast-paced action movies just wouldn't be the same without them. However, these video effects are no longer the preserve of video professionals. Technology has advanced quickly, and you can now replicate these very same effects to make photos and videos come to life on your iPad. Here's how. What You Need to Get Started There are a number of things you need in order to use green screen effects on iPads. An iPadA green screen cloth or roll of paper to use as your backgroundA green screen app like Green Screen by Do Ink. Additional items you might want to consider could include a sturdy tripod and an iPad frame like the Padcaster or Makayama Movie Mount to secure the iPad while shooting your video. Green Screen Shooting Tips Use a good quality green screen that has a consistent color. Fine Tuning the Magic Summary
Exploring the impact of Apple's iPad on schools & schooling. Cinco ventajas y tres claves para que te animes a trabajar por proyectos el próximo curso El trabajo por proyectos permite que los alumnos pongan en práctica sus conocimientos de manera autónoma y se involucren en su propio aprendizaje, construyéndolo de manera activa. Esta forma de trabajar en el aula ayuda a tus estudiantes a aprender a aprender, les anima a participar y, lo más importante, logra un aprendizaje significativo. Te damos las claves para que aproveches el nuevo curso que empezará dentro de unos días para poner en práctica esta metodología en tus clases. Trabajar por proyectos consiste en proponer a los alumnos un proyecto de investigación o desarrollo con unos objetivos concretos que deben conseguir. Entre las ventajas más importantes del trabajo por proyectos destacan las siguientes: 1. Para aprovechar todas las ventajas enumeradas en el trabajo por proyectos es esencial tener en cuenta algunas claves, que nosotros también hemos tenido presentes al elaborar los recursos incluidos en la plataforma aulaPlaneta: Elegir un proyecto motivador.
Apptips: "Nova Elements" För någon dag sedan snubblade jag över en mycket snygg, innehållsrik och användbar app: Nova Elements. Appen kan användas i undervisningen inom naturvetenskapliga ämnen, framförallt inom kemi. Precis som det låter på namnet så handlar appen om det periodiska systemet, men med en liten twist. Framsidan på appen. Det interaktiva periodiska systemet. Spelet där man ska bygga molekyler som exempelvis finns i en kaffemugg. Här ska jag bygga Guanin, en av kvävebaserna i en DNA-molekyl. Detta är en app som jag tveklöst kommer att använda i undervisningen, antangligen som en standard. /Ida Tips for Using iPads in the Classroom While for some teachers, iPads in the classroom are already a familiar part of everyday life, as of Pearson’s 2014 Student Mobile Device Survey, only 16% of students attended schools that provide tablets 1:1. For all the news stories and chatter in the educational industry about using iPads in education, many teachers haven’t gotten a good look at just what the technology can do for their students. But there’s reason to believe that could well change in coming years. The same Pearson report found that: 51% of students think their school should be providing them with tablets.89% say tablets make learning more fun.81% say using a tablet in the classroom allows them to learn in the way that’s best for them.71% believe tablets help students perform better in class. Image via flickr and Sean MacEntee As much as the opinions of students should be given heavy weight in these conversations, many of you will reasonably also want to see evidence of results. From Apple: 1. What You Can Do About It: 2.
The easy way to find good apps for your kids There are plenty of kids apps available for the tablets and phones in our house, but finding the good ones that have educational value or challenge my kids to think takes some legwork. So I'm always looking to see what other kids are playing and asking friends about the apps they've loaded for their kids. And there are also helpful tools I use to narrow down the choices, especially when I'm on the hunt for a particular type of app. The Common Sense Media site and WeWantApps! iOS app (free on iTunes), which launched this week, are good places to start. WeWantApps! Once I have a short list, I take a look at the reviews. Common Sense Media has real, detailed reviews. WeWantApps! Taking the time up front to find the best choices for your kids will make a huge difference in the quality of apps they end up playing. Suzanne Kantra is co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Techlicious. More stories on Techlicious: How to Disable In-App Purchases 9 Free Android Apps Everyone Should Download
Medieval Math Battle game goes gold for iOS and Android We wrote about the Medieval Math Battle game in October: aimed at 9-12 year-olds, it turns maths into a monster-packed roleplaying game. And very fun it is too. That game was “freemium” – free to play, but using in-app purchases to unlock different sections (e.g. subtraction, multiplication and division) as well as buy virtual gold for upgrades. Now the game’s developer SpinFall has launched Medieval Math Battle Gold, which dumps the in-app purchases aspect: “All operators are unlocked, plus earn twice the gold after every battle” as its app store listing puts it. Medieval Math Battle Gold costs £1.99 for iPhone and iPad on Apple’s App Store, and £1.87 for Android on the Google Play store.
Public Before you can post this link, we need to connect to your Facebook account. I've finished signing in to Facebook Tweeting Posting to Facebook Create an account Sign in We sent a security code to your phone ending in . Enter the security code generated by your mobile authenticator app. Sharing... Back to School – Top 5 iPad Apps for Educators What apps should I use? The number one question when an educator receives an iPad. Whether it is training colleagues with the technology, or educators finding their own way, the ‘best’ apps always find a place in the discussions. With that in mind, these 5 applications may help with integration of the iPad into the classroom. ‘Introduces you to the iPad, exploring the working parts and touchscreen interface. The most impressive feature of this app is that the user cannot move on unless they tap the right area of the screen that relates directly to iPad functionality. ‘Explain Everything is an easy-to-use design tool that lets you annotate, animate, and narrate explanations and presentations. Explain everything has the added advantage of students being able to show their work with annotations and also have a sense of pride as it is easily displayed to the rest of the class. Put simply, Socrative is a superb ‘assessment for learning’ tool. Like this: Like Loading...
50 best Android apps for kids from 2013 Got a new Hudl, Galaxy Tab Kids, Nexus 7 or other Android tablet for your children? Our best Android apps for kids roundup from 2013 may be of help this Christmas. As the year went on, we covered more and more Android apps alongside this site’s original focus on iPhone and iPad, and that’s a trend that we think will continue in 2014, as more parents buy non-Apple tablets. For now, read our snapshot of top Android apps from 2013, and let us know any great ones you think we should have included by posting a comment! Toca Builders “A game inspired (a bit) by Minecraft, where children build whatever they like from coloured blocks. Hakitzu Elite: Robot Warriors “The app is all about teaching children and adults the basics of coding in the JavaScript language, by building and battling giant bots either against the device, or against other human players. Angry Birds Star Wars II “The game neatly presents the good characters from Star Wars as birds, and the baddies as pigs.
An Apple for the teacher: are iPads the future in class? | Teacher Network Blog | Guardian Professional I'm a self-confessed Apple fanatic so I was curious to see how iPads and iPods could be used successfully in a primary school. I was sure they would inspire and encourage the teachers I work with to take a chance and think outside their comfort zone and embrace new technology. But before our school jumped on the iPad bandwagon, I wanted to determine how these devices were going to offer a better learning experience compared to the laptops that we already had in our school. My 'iPad journey' began approximately a year ago, when I bought an iPad 2. I was hooked. My then three-year-old daughter, was also showing an interest. Having seen the huge potential of the iPads as an educational tool, I decided to investigate the pros and cons of iPads compared to laptops in the classroom. In my mind these were the pros: • Ease and speed of use and accessibility: The touch interface and app system on the iPad makes it easy to access learning tools. And here are the cons: