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Literacy Apps

Literacy Apps. Using iPads in the classroom to support and promote literacy (Use the URL or QR code provided to access the presentation on my website under Media Presentations). One iPad Whole Class Instruction Projector, smart board, Apple TV Several iPads Small Group Instruction

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Literacy Apps

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  1. Literacy Apps Using iPads in the classroom to support and promote literacy (Use the URL or QR code provided to access the presentation on my website under Media Presentations)

  2. One iPad • Whole Class Instruction • Projector, smart board, Apple TV • Several iPads • Small Group Instruction • Literacy Centers • Class Set • Guided Practice • Independent Practice iPads in the Classroom

  3. Mountain Tribe School in Northern Thailand… iPads in the Classroom

  4. There’s an app for that… So many apps, How do you choose?! http://www.schrockguide.net/app-for-that.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhkxDIr0y2U

  5. iPad in teacher hands = effective teaching? • iPad in student hands = high level thinking? • Apps = Learning? I have an iPadNow what?

  6. Free (ish) • Apps gone free app • AppShopper • Recommended by Professional Organizations • A Good App: engaging, educational, multi-functional • Settings & levels that can be adjusted • Ability to customize • Audio available (real time!) • Independent or collaboritive • Fun & interactive What makes a good App?

  7. Think About: • Is it Research Based? • Does it fit your objective? • Can it be Collaborative? • Does it encourage high level thinking? • Is it geared for your age Level? • *If you find an app you like- search the same developer! • *Try the free version before paying for the full version Resources: • Pinterest • http://pinterest.com/shannonrjohns/apps-for-education/ • Bloom’s Taxonomy • http://www.schrockguide.net/bloomin-apps.html • UEN apps for education • http://www.uen.org/apps4edu/ • Professional Journals • Educational Reviews • Teacher Blogs • App Store: star for top picks, categories: education Choosing Literacy Apps

  8. Phonemic Awareness • Spelling/ Phonics • Grammar • Fluency • Comprehension • Vocabulary • Reading: Independent & Guided • Writing • Research • Sharing/Creating Literacy Apps Focusing on:

  9. Destiny Quest App Follett Digital Readers Downloads your school’s eBooks to your device • Links directly to your library card catalog. • Allows you to search your library catalog anytime, anywhere • Allows students to easily access Web Path Express for research Library Apps

  10. List of fluency Apps A work in progress!

  11. Keep your finger on the pulse! • Follow your favorite developers on facebook, twitter, and pinterest • Look at top reviews regularly • Read educational journals • Follow Tech-Savy Teacher Blogs • Be part of the discussion- Add your favorites to the teacher technology Blog on my website! Now What?

  12. http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2011/11/there%E2%80%99s-app-using-ipads-support-literacy-instruction-classroomhttp://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2011/11/there%E2%80%99s-app-using-ipads-support-literacy-instruction-classroom • http://www.creativeeducation.co.uk/blog/index.php/2012/02/20-great-ipad-apps-for-teachers-for-primary-literacy • http://www.readingrockets.org/teaching/reading101/comprehension/literacyapps_comprehension/ • http://mrandrewsonline.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/apps-for-literacy-in-primary-education.html • http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/tools-and-resources/apps-for-phonics/ • http://librarysciencelist.com/25-most-popular-apps-used-by-librarians/ Resources

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