iPad Resources for Administrators Real Racing 3 is an award-winning franchise that sets a new standard for mobile racing games – it really must be experienced to be believed. Mobile Excellence Awards - WINNER: Best Mobile Game 2013 Game Connect Asia Pacific - WINNER: Game of The Year 2013, Technical Excellence, Excellence in Art Meffy Awards – FINALIST: Best Mobile Game 2013 Real Racing 3 features a continuously expanding roster of officially licensed tracks, a 22-car grid, and over 70 meticulously detailed cars from makers like Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Bugatti, and Audi. Plus Real-Time Multiplayer, Social Leaderboards, Time Trials, Ghost Challenges, and innovative Time Shifted Multiplayer™ (TSM) technology, allowing you to race anyone, anytime, anywhere. **This is a resource-intensive game featuring extremely high quality visuals. Please make sure you have at least 1.5GB of free space on your device
iPad Curriculum 10 Important Questions To Ask Before Using iPads in Class Digital Tools Teaching Strategies Lenny Gonzales By Terry Heick When it comes to deciding how or whether to use iPads, schools typically focus on budget issues, apps, networking logistics, check-in and check-out procedures, school and district tech-use policies, hardware precautions, and aspects of classroom management. But it’s also important to think about instructional use, and to that end, consider the following questions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Also worth considering: How can parents, families, and local businesses be involved in procuring, managing, or integrating iPads in the classroom? These kinds of questions can help you get the most out of the iPad’s use in your classroom. This post originally appeared on TeachThought, where Terry Heick is the director of curriculum. Related Explore: iPad, Mobile Learning
7 Apps That Will Help You Use Your iPad For Writing Projects While each of us has our own particular needs, I’m sure one or more of these apps will serve your needs. So get ready to set up a folder on your tablet and download a useful collection of resources. Evernote At the top of the list, the popular Evernote app (iTunes Store Link) and web syncing service is an essential tool for writing on the iPad. Evernote includes a basic text writing tool that of course also syncs back to your computer or other devices. Infinote Pinboard For brainstorming and clustering your ideas, download Infinote Pinboard (iTunes Store Link). SimpleNote The best free option for a fully fledged writing application on your iPad is SimpleNote (iTunes Store Link), which I reviewed here. Private Journal If you’re a frequent journal writer, the application, Private Journal (iTunes Store Link) works very well for the iPad. While this app doesn’t have automatic syncing features, you can assign a passcode so no one else will have access to your most personal writings. WordPress
Teaching Kids with iPads – Part 3 of 5 | Elementary School Tech Ideas #edtech #ipaded #mlearning The importance of iPad training. Every day we start with about 30 minutes of iPad training — which is really the nuts and bolts of the Boot Camp. We felt is was important that the students know how to use their iPads like a pro. I don’t want them to go home at the end of this week and know how to film and edit movies but don’t know how to create folders. Here is a breakdown of what we cover everyday… Monday: - set up and get on our wireless - app check (all needed apps) - set up Gmail account - set up PogoPlug account - set up Cinch account - set up 360 Panorama account - make new note called Timmy S. - take photos (metering) - photo booth self photo - downloading photos from websites - email photos to me Tuesday: - create folders - access all running apps - orientation lock or mute - quick volume mute - airplay - looking at PDFs - iBooks (download samples from PogoPlug) - Safari (zooming, quick to top, bookmarks) Wednesday: - take an screenshot - avoiding underpowered USB docks
Getting students to be more than just iPad Neanderthals. | Elementary School Tech Ideas #edtech #edchat #elemchat Many educators believe that students already know how to use their iPads, but the truth is that most students only know what I call “The Neanderthal Basics.” The Neanderthal Basics when it comes to students on iPads are: Game Play: there is no doubt about it students love to play games on these devices — so much so in fact, that they don’t see the potential for all the things that their iPads can do. Music and Videos: Every now and then they turn off a game and then they take a step down and just sit back and watch videos or listen to music. It is time for our students to evolve and start to see what that thin little device in their hands can do. As you know from my previous posts, I am working hard on my new iPad Boot Camp. We are also going to cover the basics operations of their iPads — turn them into iPads pros. Today I am breaking down each lesson using the UbD lesson planning method so that I know that my student will get the most out of each project.
20 iPad Apps To Teach Elementary Reading | TeachThought As anyone with a toddler knows, iPads are addictive for children. They seem to have some sort of special radar that lets them know when an iDevice is within their reach, and they’ll do anything they can to get their hands on them. Resistance is futile, but instead of lamenting excessive screen time, you can make your child’s iPad addiction a productive one with educational apps, including those that promote early reading. With these 20 apps, children can learn how to write letters, improve phonics fluency, and even write their own books. ABC PocketPhonics Kids can develop skills in letter sounds, writing, and first words with ABC PocketPhonics.
Using iPads During Math Stations ~ Mrs. Wideen's Classroom Blog I am continually trying to think of ways to use the iPads in a producing or student creation way, rather than a "lets play a game" kind of way. I am also trying to be as paperless as possible this year, so using the iPads is a win, win situation. I share the 20 iPads with another teacher so in all honesty, I only have 10 during math and I usually use 4 with my guided math groups, which leaves me 6 for math stations. My students are partnered up and do 2 stations a day. I have 10 stations that I change every 2 weeks. iPad Domino Measuring Math Station Students will be given dominoes, the "I Can Card" and 2 iPads (one for each student) in their Math Station bucket. iPad Problem Solving Station Students will be given the "I Can Card" and 2 iPads (one for each student) in their Math Station bucket. An organization tip: I have created a folder on the iPads labelled, "Math Stations" that way students know exactly where they find the apps they need. Guided Math Groups With The Teacher
Book Brad It is easy to get me to come and speak to your school or district (just as long as you can work with my teaching schedule). Here are some of the workshops and keynotes that I offer… Workshops for your school, district or conference: Teaching with iPads – 21st Century Student Assessment using Filmmaking: (3-hours) at my school students compete to write the best dramatic story that if chosen, is then turned into a movie. They act, film, direct and edit their own movies that are amazing. Here is a link to my school’s website that shows our most recent movies: During this 3 hour workshop teachers write a script, storyboard the movie, and then film and edit their own movie. Teaching with iPads – 21st Century Student Assessment using Animation: (3-hours) during this workshop teacher learn all about the art of animation and how it is one on the hottest 21st century skills out there. Keynotes for your school, district or conference: