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Integrating your iPad in the classroom!

Integrating your iPad in the classroom!. Laura Kitts and Ken Goodrich STA P/J 3 and P/J 4. On the agenda. Why use the iPad ? FREE apps you can use in the classroom Reading Writing Math Tips and tricks. Using the iPad in the classroom to make learning fun!.

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Integrating your iPad in the classroom!

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  1. Integrating your iPad in the classroom! Laura Kitts and Ken Goodrich STA P/J 3 and P/J 4

  2. On the agenda • Why use the iPad? • FREE apps you can use in the classroom • Reading • Writing • Math • Tips and tricks

  3. Using the iPad in the classroom to make learning fun! • Advantages to having the iPad used in the classroom are: • Addresses multiple learning styles • ESL tool • Allows learners to share ideas • Making use of technology that you have available • Teaching strategy • Enhance basic skills

  4. Reading

  5. Reading Rainbow • Create a profile (name, age, interests) • 5 FREE books, download • Resources for teachers • How can we use it in the classroom? • ESL learners • Read- aloud

  6. Sight Words • Learning expectation • Word recognition • Variety of sight word apps designed for learning at many levels • How to use it in the classroom? • Learning station • Assessment for spelling in the early primary grades

  7. Writing

  8. Popplet • Organize ideas • May be used as an alternative graphic organizer • Communication in groups • Creating discussion • How do we use this app in the classroom? • Literacy circles • Brainstorming as a class

  9. Book Creator • Easy and interactive way for kids to create their own stories • Assess a wide variety of language expectations • Develops creativity • How to use it in the classroom? • Read-aloud • Assess oral and written language as well as a visual art component

  10. Math

  11. Math Academy • Familiarizes students with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division • Enhances fluency in basic math concepts • Time trial • How to use in the classroom? • Can have it as a station • Used as baseline

  12. Grade 4 Math- Splash Math • Offers many math strands for junior grades • Worksheets available • parental./teacher settings • How to use it in the classroom: • Have the students complete a worksheet • Use the iPad as one centre • Use examples from the app

  13. Tips and Tricksfor teachers! • Guided access as a way to lock the iPad onto one app (general accessibility  guided access  triple click the home button  passcode required) • Timer • Notes as an ongoing evaluation tool • Recording device for reading • Restrictions • Photo saving (home and lock button) • Hook to lesson (images)

  14. More FREE apps for you to check out! • Music: Virtuoso Piano Free 3 • Language: Speech to text: Dragon Dictation • Chalkboard app • smartNote Free (export as PDF to iBooks) • Google translate • Blog: KidsDoodle (blogging) • Google earth • Language: quick voice

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