The iPad Pedagogy Wheel One question that often arises is how can I use this nice shiny iPad that you have given me to support teaching and learning? In a previous blog post I talked about assessment and the importance of deeper and higher thinking skills. I mentioned in that post that using Bloom’s Taxonomy is one way of getting teachers to think differently about the type of questions they are asking of their learners. When designing activities for learning, a taxonomy such as Bloom’s provides a framework that reminds of us how if we are to see learning taking place the types of thinking that needs to happen. What the Padagogy Wheel does is provide ideas to learners (and staff) the kinds of apps that can support the different kinds of thinking and learning across Blooms. As learners and teachers think about how they are going to undertake the activities they want to do, this wheel provides ideas of which apps on the iPad could be used to support them.
Top 8 Tools for Sending Large Files July 22, 2014 A few weeks ago Digital Inspiration posted a very informative article outlining the different web tools that can be used to send large files online. He also created this handy chart where he compared between the different services that you can use to send large files. As you can see from this chart, Dropbox is the top of them in terms of file limit size. There is also another great tool that allows you to send files up to 2GB right from your browser. File Stroge tools
Infographic: 7 Techniques For Using iPads In The Classroom Infographic: 7 Techniques For Using iPads In The Classroom Posted by Derrick Rowe on Fri, Jun 14, 2013 @ 12:11 PM Whether you’re a teacher already making use of the iPad, or a teacher wondering what you could do with iPads in education as learning tools, there are many resources available. As mobile devices continue to find their way into the classroom, so do the ways in which you can use that device. App developers are taking full advantage of technology in the classroom and the BYOD trend. Mobile Devices like the iPad have proven to be extremely useful gadgets in supplementing a connected classroom learning experience. The Infographic below offers 7 general techniques in which the iPad can be used in the classroom. (The infographic is clickable for a larger view) As you can see, there are several ways you can incorporate the iPad into your teaching curriculum.
Initiative and a $15 iTunes Card "Wa'sup Lisa?", asked Tyler. "Not much. What's up with you?" "I just got a $15 iTunes gift card from my grandma for getting good grades on my report card last semester." Lisa said, "That's cool. Tyler said, "Maybe. Lisa explained, "Well, our teachers encouraged us to use free stuff that could be used on any device, not just the iPad. "Really? Lisa said, "Early on, we all bought Notability. "That seems reasonable. Lisa pointed to her iPhone screen, "Notability let's you type or write notes on your iPad. "No more paper?" "That's right! "That's cool. "My biology teacher, Mr. Tyler said, "This sounds good too. Lisa said, "I think it was about three bucks, but it was worth it. Tyler made a mental note, "Alright. Lisa thought about Tyler's question for a moment and said, "iMovie!" Tyler asked, "There's an iMovie app for the iPad?" "Yep, it's not cheap, actually around five bucks, but we had so much fun making movie trailers and short films about what we learned in class. "Definitely.
PowToon, free business presentation software animated video maker and PowerPoint alternative 18 iPad uses: How classrooms are benefiting from Apple's tablets Apple's iPads are quickly becoming a popular and powerful educational tool for classrooms. Beyond the immediate benefit of engaging students, iPads can improve education efficiency and standards. However, many teachers are unsure of how to use them effectively. Coupled with concerns over the costs involved, iPad implementation in schools is seen as an unnecessary and expensive risk. As the case studies below demonstrate, iPads are being used in education environments around the world with great success. So just what are they doing? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Similarly, First Words Animals aids with letter and word identification. 18.
Best Apps for Teaching & Learning 2013 Science 360 by the National Science Foundation Level: ALL (grades K-12)Platform: iOS Website Science 360 is a science and engineering news app designed to engage the user in visual explorations through photos, videos, and text. Tip: Have students explore Science 360 for possible science project ideas and explore current science in the news. Curated iPad App Directories - The iPad in Higher Education Curated iPad App Directories There are a tremendous number of high-quality curated directories on the web providing iPad app reviews, advice and other insights for education. Many of these directories are created by teachers who who have put together collections based on their own experience in finding the most effective apps for their own students. The following are links to several very useful iPad educational app directories, including both commercial and individual directory sites. The Apple iPad in Education | Apple.com Since the 1980's and the introduction of Apple II series of computers in schools, Apple has had a particular emphasis on educational applications. MediaShift: How to Get the Most Out of Tech Tools for Teaching This article on PBS.org’s MediaShift “Journalism Education Roundup” site features Dr. 15 Favorite iPad Apps as Selected by Teachers This site offers a useful collection of educational iPad resources for teachers, as selected by their peers.