8 Great Free Web Resources Focused on Using the iPad in Education
The popularity of the iPad in our schools continues to grow, and with it, the proliferation of related web articles, tips, how-to's, and so on. This week we searched out some excellent free Internet based web sites and resources dedicated to the use of the iPad in the instructional setting. 1. Apple's Education Resources for the iPad It should come as no surprise that the iPad's maker has done a good job of putting together pages dedicated to education related applications and uses for it's popular tablet. Here Apple has put together links to apps grouped by Academic Subject. For each subject section, they provide a few specific app examples, plus one or more links to applicable subsets of apps in the iTunes store (e.g. 2. 3. iPadCurriculum.com ( This is a unique site, in that it has a great side bar for searching for content. 5. 6. 8. Bonus!
GRMS : Atelier # 307-609 : La tablette numérique s’implante rapidement dans notre quotidien
La tablette numérique s’implante rapidement dans notre quotidien GRMS Mai 2013 1. Ajouter un outil dans son coffre ne fait qu’augmenter son poids pour certains, alors que pour d’autres ça multiplie les possibilités. 2. 3. 4. Géométrie Algèbre Réalisez avec Desmos Calculator l’activité suivante sur la droite ( EPUB ) Le tableur en mathématique Démonstration Avec EduCreations , créez une vidéo présentant une ou des notions en mathématique Question: Quelles sont les activités réalisables avec cette application en classe? 5. Desmos Calculator : Application Web très intéressante, fonctionne très bien sur le iPad Dr. 6. Il n’y a pas seulement des applications pour votre iPad: le contenu adapté à vos besoins est aussi important sinon plus que les applications elles-mêmes. Afin de construire son contenu , voici quelques pistes à explorer: 7. Note: Géogebra en HTML5, un exemple.
Could Doceri be the IWB killer?
Just before Xmas I reviewed a potential IWB killer app called Idea Flight. This was the first of a batch of iPad apps that I have found which attempt to replace the need for an IWB. Idea Flight attempted this by enabling the networking of groups of iPads and one of the primary criticisms that readers pointed out with this system is that it was limited to contexts in which students all had iPads. Doceri takes a very different approach though. Doceri requires that you have a data projector with either a laptop or desktop attached, but using a small app on the iPad and a small piece of software on the computer, it enables you to take control of the main computer with all it’s installed software, and Flash functionality, directly from your iPad. Here are just a few of the features of the Doceri app shown as iPad screen grabs. You see the computer desktop on your iPad and can access all the computer's software through the interface. You can call up an onscreen keyboard for text input. Best
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Dozens of Tips & Techniques for Creating High Quality Engaging Screencasts
The creation of instructional videos is one of the many technology-enabled capabilities that the 21st century teacher has at their disposal. Instructional videos can be a wonderfully engaging element in teaching. Video content is also usually a fundamental element of the flipped classroom (which regular readers of EmergingEdTech know we’re a big fan of). The low cost of good quality web cams and the availability of free or relatively inexpensive screencasting applications helps to make the development of video learning content easier than ever. With the above in mind, I’ve searched the web and selected ideas from a handful of good web resources and articles on the subject. From “Making Quality Flipped Class Videos” by Jasper Fox: Keep them short (lots of these sources emphasize this – 3 to 10 minutes max is general range recommended).Embellish the slides (leverage the screencasting application’s capabilities to add notes, use highlighters, etc. Create the video with another teacher.
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Four Ways to Use Pinterest in Education
It seems as though when one technology tool for the classroom is introduced, another one is waiting to make its debut! We’ve shared several 21st century tools with our readers; however, we have not acquainted you with a recent tool, Pinterest. Pinterest is an electronic bulletin board where users can “pin” images from around the web. These images are then categorized into various boards on the users’ profile. Pins are also shared and searchable, which makes Pinterest a wonderful resource for visual information. Lesson Plans- As briefly mentioned above, Pinterest is a superb visual resource full of pictures, videos, and website links. Pinterest can be a fun and exciting tool inside and outside the classroom. Is there a fifth way in which you would incorporate Pinterest into the classroom?
40 Most Awesome iPad Apps for Science Students
Posted on Wednesday June 15, 2011 by Staff Writers The iPad has found its way into hospitals, retail stores and homes across the nation, but it’s also making a big splash in the classroom, even with some of the best online colleges. With a great selection of apps focused on everything from word processing to keeping in touch with classmates, the tablet computer can be an invaluable tool for learning — no matter your age. Online science students haven’t been left out, of course, and there are a wide range of applications offering help with chemistry, biology, astronomy and even the math that comes along with certain fields. Chemistry Get beautiful photographs of the elements or explore what happens when you design your own molecules using these great iPad apps. The Elements: A Visual Exploration: One of the most celebrated apps on the iPad, this periodic table is much more than a list. Biology Astronomy Many of the apps that have best showcased the power of the iPad are astronomy apps. Tools
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Essential iPad Hardware and Software for Teachers
After two weeks with my iPad, I have sold my laptop and dedicated my mobile life to my iPad. I am an educator by trade. For teaching, the iPad is the perfect tool for 95% of what I need a computer to do, and it turns out that the other 5% probably isn't as important as I thought it was. Luckily, the iPad hardware is fantastic, and the user interface and experience are so welcoming, that I had zero learning curve and almost no problems with converting. The Apple iPad - The iPad hardware will set you back a few hundred dollars. The Apple Bluetooth Keyboard - I paid $59 for the a refurbished Bluetooth Keyboard directly from the Apple Store. They keyboard is essential because, as a teacher, I do a lot of typing. VGA Connector - This is one piece of hardware that I did buy, and I do use it, but I do not know if it is essential. iPad Stand - There is a $30 dock available from Apple, and I have seen other docs and stands for as much as $100. 4 Essential iPad Apps for Teachers
