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Iphones , ipads and math

Iphones , ipads and math. Tips on getting the most out of your iOS devices when teaching math Presented by Edward Wetzel. introduction. Teaching involves many tasks and students Teacher availability and prompt assessment of work are critical

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Iphones , ipads and math

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  1. Iphones, ipads and math Tips on getting the most out of your iOS devices when teaching math Presented by Edward Wetzel

  2. introduction Teaching involves many tasks and students Teacher availability and prompt assessment of work are critical Could a math teacher benefit from iPhone; iPad features?

  3. Iphones and Ipads improve math classrooms For teachers and students alike • Introduction • Article summary • Response • Conclusion • About the Author • Credits

  4. What are ios devices ?Mobile operating systems Popular devices in the classroom include:` iPhones, iPads, and Noteshelfs Ideal Apps for Mathematics Classroom Email, DoodlecastPro ,Notability Dropbox, QuickGraph, Wordpress

  5. Teacher focused uses of these apps Graph equations with QuickGraph -in combination with a 30-pin, VGA adaptor, iPad Utilize GuidedAccess to allow student usage of their iPhone or Ipad -students have calculator to use for tests or quizzes without buying another device Notability in conjunction with Dropbox enables test solution write-up -can post solutions to class website as a downloadable pdf

  6. Additional uses of apps Doodlecast Pro on an iPad can record instructional videos for difficult topics -videos then posted on YouTube Pogo Sketch Pro quite versatile -use to write math symbols in videos -also write math symbols in e-mails

  7. In-class student advantages Professor graphs equations on projector with QuickGraph Students appreciate and download QuickGraph to keep pace Doodlecast Pro enables recording videos to post on YouTube

  8. Response to Article Positives Take- aways Negative Take- aways These devices and apps can wind up costing lots of money Some students at a disadvantage-can’t afford these devices and/or internet access Author gives glowing review yet wary of many ads to buy Apple apps and software • Great ideas for aiding both teacher and students • Teachers produce better presentations -more flexible, approachable, save time • Students more enthused, engaged in learning -students appreciate rapid feedback on homework and tests

  9. About the author App and Photo Editor at imore Mother, wife, and college math teacher Follow on Twitter@llofte Send apps for potential review article at iosapp@imore.com

  10. Credits Article Lofte, Leanna (2013). How I use my iphone and iPad to teach college math. Retrieved from http://www.imore.com/how-I-use-my-iphone-and-ipad-college- math-teacher Pictures Picture on slide 2 & 3 retrieved from http://www.imore.com/tag/teacher Picture on slide 6 retrieved from: http://www.tenonedesign.com/checkout.php?product=Pogo%20Sketch Picture on Slide 7 retrieved from :http://columbian.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2012/11/11/793675_La_Center_School_Tec_r770x495.jpg?e13abf78c5373145db895a72bc651d1d4e1d8b6f

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