iPads & iPods in the Classroom
Using Technology Effectively in the Inquiry-Based Classroom
iPads and iPods in the Classroom.
There is a growing trend in using these feature-rich, easy-to-use devices in the modern classroom. Since researching is often the key to a successful lesson, we've found purchasing iPods and iPads to supplement our laptops and desktops an excellent way to ensure students can get information quickly and conveniently. The app store is just the beginning. There is so much you can do with these portable marvels. Here's a few of our favourites:
http://learninginhand.com/blog/
There is a growing trend in using these feature-rich, easy-to-use devices in the modern classroom. Since researching is often the key to a successful lesson, we've found purchasing iPods and iPads to supplement our laptops and desktops an excellent way to ensure students can get information quickly and conveniently. The app store is just the beginning. There is so much you can do with these portable marvels. Here's a few of our favourites:
http://learninginhand.com/blog/
Apps that Work with Instructional Strategies
- Infinote ($2.99) students can create K-W-L charts and brainstorm thoughts and ideas- Idea Sketch does the same thing and it's free!
- iAnnotate ($9.99) allows for teachers to provide feedback.
- Keynote ($9.99) and Easy Chart ($9.99) helps in reinforcing effort.
- DrawFree (free) and (http://freeology.com/graphicorgs) are great advance organizers.
- eClicker ($9.99) features a means of polling classes during lectures. This allows for immediate feedback.
- Dropbox (free) any file saved to your dropbox will save on all your computers.
- Animoto (free) let your students create video slideshows.
Apps for Special Education and Differentiated Instruction
| iphone-ipod-touch-apps-for-special-education1-2.pdf |
Great Basic Apps for Everyday Use
This is a great set of apps to install on your iPads or IPod touches for everyday use in the classroom. Some are free, but others are only available for purchase.
Dragon Dictation and Search
Pages
Keynote
iMovie
National Film Board - NFB
Garageband
Comic Life
iBooks
Penultimate
Dictionary
Google Earth
BrainPop
Science360
Printing
Dragon Dictation and Search
Pages
Keynote
iMovie
National Film Board - NFB
Garageband
Comic Life
iBooks
Penultimate
Dictionary
Google Earth
BrainPop
Science360
Printing