This document outlines an agenda for a workshop on using iPads in education. It introduces iPads and apps that can be used for note-taking, social media, collaboration, organization, assessment, and publishing. It also discusses technical considerations for connecting iPads to networks and charging devices. The workshop provides an introduction to iPads and asks participants to work in groups to explore scenarios for using iPads in educational settings.
Effectively managing online projects requires establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and communication. Potential issues include lack of flexibility, cultural misunderstandings, and failure to communicate deadlines or manage conflicts. It is important to be aware of different time zones, keep people updated, and compromise when needed. Collaborative tools like Voicethread, Popplet, Linoit, and Padlet can help online teams work together effectively.
Using your projector in your classroom- UPDATEDHeather Lewis
This document provides a list of resources that teachers can use with a projector in the classroom, including:
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3) Ideas for using PowerPoint for lessons, presentations, games and modifying for students with disabilities.
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5) Suggestions for transitions, shadow puppets, tracing, teaching moments, and finding endless additional resources online.
The document discusses strategies for integrating technology into K-12 education in a meaningful way. It recommends that teachers carefully plan technology use to enhance their teaching of core curriculum, rather than just adding tech for its own sake. It provides examples of using blogs, wikis, websites and Google Earth to engage students, foster collaboration and critical thinking, and align with 21st century skills. The document also introduces various free Web 2.0 tools that can be used in the classroom, such as creating multimedia projects with Google Docs, Eduglogster and Bitstrips for Schools.
This document provides an overview of integrating iPads in adult education. It includes sections on navigating the iPad, integrating technology using models like SAMR and POST, resources for finding apps and online materials, using mobile tools like Dropbox and Evernote, and how to find appropriate apps to enhance lessons. Specific apps that are discussed include Qrafter for QR codes, Kindle and Nook for ebooks, and Adobe Reader. Links and exercises are provided to help educators explore the tools and find ways to incorporate iPads into their teaching.
This document summarizes Tony Vincent's presentation on using Web 2.0 tools to engage 21st century students. It describes over 30 different Web 2.0 tools for creating images, videos, slideshows, assessments, podcasts, wikis and more. These tools allow students to collaborate online, create multimedia projects, and choose different formats to demonstrate their learning. The document encourages teachers to let students decide how to present their work using various creative Web 2.0 options.
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This document discusses how to create videos using Animoto, a web 2.0 tool that produces videos from photos, video clips, and music. It provides examples of how Animoto can be used in educational settings for book trailers, digital storytelling, biographies, and more. The document demonstrates how to make a video in Animoto, including adding text slides, images from the gallery, uploaded images, and music. The goal is to have readers create their own Animoto video.
This document provides resources for using mobile learning in language education, including apps, websites, blogs, and examples of lessons that integrate technology to support language acquisition through speaking, writing, reading, and critical thinking. It lists specific apps and websites along with screenshots and descriptions of how they can be used pedagogically. All the resources are bookmarked on Pear.ly and Bit.ly for easy reference by educators.
The document provides an agenda and overview for a presentation on using iPads in inclusive classrooms. The presentation covers choosing appropriate apps, exploring apps through task challenges, and examples of iPads being used in different subject areas like science, social studies, language arts, and math. Specific apps that are highlighted include Sticky Notes, Book Creator, Notability, Popplet, Educreations, and Animoto. The goal is to make differences in learning ordinary and provide options that engage diverse students.
Pedagogical Use of iPads - August 2014 UpdateJames Little
This document discusses the pedagogical use of iPads in education. It outlines several aims, including why iPads are useful educational tools, how they can improve productivity, research, teaching, content creation, and collaboration. Specific apps are demonstrated that can enhance note-taking, file sharing, research, interactive lectures, assessments, and group work. The document emphasizes that iPads can change when, where and how learning occurs and encourages attendees to explore ways iPads could achieve their teaching goals and improve student engagement, communications and learning.
This document provides an overview of how iPads can be used in early childhood education. It discusses the Australian Curriculum's focus on information and communication technology skills and suggests iPads help embed this content across learning areas. Several apps are recommended for teachers, including Flick for sharing content between devices, Pic Collage and Screenchomp for creating and annotating videos and photos, and Book Creator and Creative Book Builder for making interactive books. The document aims to help teachers at various stages of integrating iPads into their practice select useful apps.
The document provides an overview of various apps that can be used to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom when using iPads. It lists apps for teachers, apps aligned to common core standards, apps for specific subjects like English language arts and math, as well as apps for activities like student response systems, creating and sharing lessons and files, taking notes, reading textbooks, creating presentations, mapping and annotating, teaching with puppets, making flashcards, practicing skills, and tracking student progress. Suggestions are also provided for ways iPads can be used in primary classrooms and for student created books.
Slide show about the use of iPads in the classroom. Created for a 5 day technology integration workshop for ESL mentor teachers in Ipoh, Malaysia, May 1-5, 2014.
What We Have Learned about Professional Development for the iPadLaurence Baker
This document summarizes the professional development program for teachers at Mercy High School regarding the implementation of iPads. It describes the focus areas of leadership, culture, planning, outcomes and workflow. It provides details on leadership surveys, focus groups, and research conducted. Milestones of the program include techniques for substitution, creation and collaboration using various apps. Ongoing professional development includes workshops, orientations, and resources to support teachers as they incorporate iPads into their teaching.
This document discusses the use of iPads in special education classrooms. It provides an overview of iPad basics and functionality. It then discusses tips and considerations for teaching and learning with iPads, including focusing on the student, environment, tasks, and tools. The document reviews various apps that can support literacy development, writing, working with words, accessibility, augmentative and alternative communication, visual supports, assessment, and other areas of the curriculum. It also provides resources for quality app reviews, professional learning networks, and keeping up with developments in educational iPad use.
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This document provides guidance for teachers on preparing "snow day" lesson plans to allow instruction to continue if school is cancelled due to snow. It recommends following the "3 P's": Plan, Prep, and Put Into Practice. Teachers are instructed to determine lesson essentials, execute content through video or other activities, inform students, and have expectations for work completion. Teachers are then asked to create a sample snow day lesson plan covering one class using provided guidance. The document provides resources for creating instructional videos and links to submit the sample lesson plan.
The document discusses the pedagogical uses of iPads in education. It outlines how iPads can change where, when and how learning occurs through their ease of use, reliability, and wide range of apps. The document then examines specific uses of iPads for productivity, research, teaching, communication, and collaboration. Examples are provided of apps that can enhance note taking, content management, data collection, presentations, messaging, video conferencing, and real-time collaboration. Activities are suggested for attendees to explore different iPad apps and brainstorm ways to incorporate iPads into their own teaching practice.
25 benefits of using an ipad in the classroomDavid Gillon
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This document discusses how teachers can use various technology tools to collect data in the Common Core State Standards literacy classroom. It describes Google Drive, Google Forms, and the Classroom application for organizing discussions, conducting research, and collecting data. It also discusses the programs NoRedInk, Edmodo, Socrative, blogs and wikis for personalized grammar assignments, microblogging, formative assessments, and online reading checks. The document emphasizes using assessment data to improve instruction.
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The document discusses using iPads to support English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teaching. It introduces several iPad apps and websites that can be useful for ESOL students, such as apps for voice recording, creativity, productivity, drawing, sharing information, and reference. Examples of challenges typical ESOL students may face are also discussed. The purpose is to provide hands-on experience and discussion of how these tools can support ESOL teaching and learning.
21st century teaching and learning with iPadDonna Spear
The document describes a workshop for teaching 21st century skills using iPads. The workshop covers getting connected to the school network, essential iPad tips, and demoing various educational apps. The morning session is divided into three parts: setting up the iPads, exploring educational apps like Nearpod and Socrative, and using apps like Stage and Skype. The document provides links to resources and example apps to help teachers integrate iPads into classroom instruction.
This document compares and summarizes four presentation tools: Prezi, SlideShare, Voki, and Voicethread. It provides guiding questions about features like intuitiveness, cost, iPad accessibility, collaboration capabilities, sharing options, appropriate age levels, and other noteworthy features. Key information about each tool is summarized, including ease of use, pricing, platform compatibility, collaboration features, and target audience.
Building a Digital Platform - iPads in Undergraduate Medicinetbirdcymru
This presentation was given at the Apple Medical Leadership Event in February 2015 in Edinburgh, UK, on behalf of the University of Leicester Department of Social Care and Medical Education
SVApps provides Google-powered tools for students, teachers, and teams at SVA including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Talk, Hangouts, Picasa, and SketchUp. SVA Portfolios are powered by Behance and allow students to showcase and get feedback on their work. The Flipped Classroom model uses technology to provide dynamic learning tools for teachers to improve education quality. Lynda.com offers free video tutorials for software through SVA accounts. SharePoint provides a faculty tab and space for classes. The Office of Learning Technologies provides support and is located on the 9th floor of 136 West 21st St.
Nervous Rider workshop for Penistone Riding Club 12th November 2013Ken Scott
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Online course delivery wiziq intro slidesKen Scott
This document provides an overview of how to use the WizIQ online course delivery platform, including setting up audio and conducting online sessions. It discusses testing audio before sessions, allowing microphone and speaker access during sessions, using the chat feature, inserting emoticons, requesting the microphone, and creating polls. The presentation aims to familiarize users with the WizIQ system for online course delivery.
The document is a presentation about Moodle 2 given in May 2011. It discusses new features in Moodle 2 like public courses, Google Docs integration, repositories and portfolios. It also covers upgrading an existing Moodle 1 installation to Moodle 2 versus doing a new Moodle 2 install. The presentation concludes by asking attendees for any examples or experiences using Moodle 2 to discuss.
This document discusses the format and components of an online teacher training course, including why online training is beneficial, the structure of modules and assignments, teaching practice requirements, and forms of assessment. The course utilizes forums, modules, and video uploads to teach techniques and allow students to practice teaching and receive feedback. While requiring a large time commitment outside a typical schedule, the online nature of the course increases accessibility and flexibility while lowering costs compared to traditional in-person teacher training.
This document discusses new features in Moodle 2 including Google Docs and Mahara integration, repositories and file sharing options like Box.net, improved course scaffolding and progression tools, site-wide groups and cohorts, and conditional activities. It directs the reader to a website for more information on Moodle 2 features and provides headers and footers for slide navigation.
Ken Scott from JISC presented at a Moodle User Group meeting in May 2011 about new features in Moodle 2 such as Google Docs, Mahara, and Box.net integrations. The presentation covered key differences between upgrading an existing Moodle 1 installation to Moodle 2 versus doing a new Moodle 2 installation, noting that while Moodle 2.1 allowed course imports, Moodle 2.0 did not. The presentation concluded by asking attendees to share any experiences using Moodle 2 and demonstrating it at http://www.ashesscott.com/moodle2/.
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2. Agenda
• Introductions
• Some terminology
• Finding your way around
• Apps
• Connecting to the network
• Uses in education
• Workshop
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3. Introductions
»2 minutes in pairs
»Introduce your partner
»Their name and job title
»A claim to fame
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5. Some terminology
»Tablets
› IOS (ipads and iphones) = Apple
› Android (e.g. Samsung) = independent
› Windows (?) late as usual!
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6. Differences from a PC
»Fast
»Touch screen
»Auto-save
»Simpler interface
»Less features
»Cheaper apps
»Very good for accessibility
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7. Accessibility Features
»Assistive features built-in
› Settings – General – Accessibility
› Voiceover, zoom, invert colours
»Apps
› http://www.slideshare.net/rscsw/ipad-apps-for-
accessibility
› Techdis
› Robobraille, QR codes, pearltrees, mindjet,…..
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8. Finding your way around
» Switching on and off – keep pressing the top button
» The home button
» Scrolling through apps
» Closing down apps (saves battery)
» Gestures
› Pinch
› Drag
› Zoom
› Search
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9. apps
»Paid for vs free
»Vast amount
› Are they any good? – check ratings
› Be prepared to waste some time!
»Itunes accounts – individual vs corporate
› VPPVolume Purchasing Programme
› http://www.apple.com/uk/education/it/vpp/
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10. Examples of apps
» Main categories I will look at
› Note taking
› Social media
› Linking - QR codes
› Collaboration
› Organising
› Assessment
› Social bookmarking
› Publishing
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11. NoteTaking
»Evernote
› Very capable free app/paid for has offline features
› Links to many other productivity apps
› Penultimate
»Audionote
»Dragon Dictate
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12. Social Media
Uses?
› Group work
› Collaboration
› Updates to timetables
› Assignments
» Marketing
» Facebook
» Twitter
» Combined dashboard - Hootsuite
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13. QR Codes
»A quick link to websites, photos, videos even apps
»Easily created for free
»All smart phones and tablets have an app for it
www.qrstuff.com
Try this
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16. Assessment
»Video and photo evidence using builtin camera
› Imovie
› Splice
»Storage and sharing of videos and photos
› Vimeo
› Youtube
› Flickr
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19. Publishing
»Creating books and magazines on the ipad
› Projects and assignments
› Class magazines
› Publicity
»Creative Book Builder
› http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJoslt6bz9E
»Pages
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20. Technical Considerations
»Wireless
› Supports nearly all major security protocols
› WPA, WPA2 WEP
› Redirect pages
»Filtering
› Will need some trial and error!
› Supports proxy servers
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21. MoreTechnical Considerations
»Charging
› Battery life about 6 hours reliably
› Have you got enough power sockets/capacity?
› Consider charging stations
»Updating apps and IOS
› Joint charger and app updating station
»Loss and theft
› Find my ipad
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22. Educational uses
»Assessment
»Learning resources and activities
»Research
»Reflective practice
»Dashboards for College systems?
»Personal organiser – timetables, news
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24. Workshop
»Work in pairs or threes
»Pick a scenario or make one up
»Explore how you would approach this
»Take some notes for feedback – evernote?
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25. Find out more…
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Ken Scott
E-learning enthusiast
support@rsc-yh.ac.uk
Regional Support CentreYH
University of Leeds
0113 343 1000
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