The use of iPads, a new teaching and learning device for many, has exploded this year. Check out these 5 sites for ideas and tips for integrating them seamlessly into your classroom:
Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Everything–iPads in the Classroom Kathy is a technology integration pioneer. She was in the classroom, and thus her suggestions are always practical. Here are some of the topics from this site:
- Tutorials
- Apps and related materials
- iBook creation
- PD suggestions
- Ideas especially for special education
18 iPad Uses: How Classrooms Are Benefiting From Apple’s Tablets The suggestions here are both subject-specific and cross curricular in nature. Some of the ideas include:
- Virtual field trips
- Math instruction
- Going paperless
- Engaging the disengaged
Tony Vincent’s Videos on YouTube He has been a keynote speaker at ACTEM and other major conferences. His website Learning in Hand focuses on hand-held devices in the classroom. A couple of his videos you probably want to view are…
- Using (digital) sticky notes in the classroom
- Talking heads
- QR codes
The Complete List of iPads Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials Step-by-step directions on a myriad of topics including
- PDFs on the iPad
- Battery life
- Typing faster with double spaces
Chris Toy’s Workshop Materials page Chris travels the world working with educators to effectively integrate technology. Fortunately for those not attending his sessions, he posts his materials on his website. Take a gander to find out about…
- Web 2.0 tools
- Tools for collaboration
- OER — Open Education Resources
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