All Discussions Tagged 'iPads' - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T09:23:07Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=iPads&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe use of iPads as a teaching tooltag:www.classroom20.com,2012-12-04:649749:Topic:8959972012-12-04T10:09:38.842ZChristopher Heathhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ChristopherHeath
I'm conducting a study on the use of tablets, and more specifically iPads, as an educational tool. The reason for this study is two fold. Firstly I have been given an ipad as part of my PGCE course, with seemingly little thought on its actual use, and secondly because I have a group of PE students who were given iPads as part of their course. If anyone has experience of using them as an educational tool I would be interested in hearing your experiences and suggestions.
I'm conducting a study on the use of tablets, and more specifically iPads, as an educational tool. The reason for this study is two fold. Firstly I have been given an ipad as part of my PGCE course, with seemingly little thought on its actual use, and secondly because I have a group of PE students who were given iPads as part of their course. If anyone has experience of using them as an educational tool I would be interested in hearing your experiences and suggestions. Grants for iPads in the classroomtag:www.classroom20.com,2012-05-02:649749:Topic:8347882012-05-02T23:25:15.097ZJill Khttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JillK
<p>I am just starting the journey of seeing what the possibilities are for writing a grant to get funding for a set of iPads for my classroom/school. Does anyone have any suggestions or any good places to start? Thanks.</p>
<p>I am just starting the journey of seeing what the possibilities are for writing a grant to get funding for a set of iPads for my classroom/school. Does anyone have any suggestions or any good places to start? Thanks.</p> Text to Speech on the iPad - GURU Finalisttag:www.classroom20.com,2012-04-07:649749:Topic:8254332012-04-07T20:46:45.214ZLinda Rushhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LindaRush
<p><strong>Name and Title:</strong> Linda Rush - Technology Integration Specialist<br></br><strong>School</strong>: Notre Dame School of Dallas<br></br><strong>Area of the World from Which You Will Present</strong>: Texas, USA<br></br><strong>Language in Which You Will Present</strong>: English<br></br><strong>Target Audience(s)</strong>: Teachers, support staffs, language therapists and parents</p>
<p><br></br><strong>Short Session Description</strong>: Technology can help students with reading, articulation,…</p>
<p><strong>Name and Title:</strong> Linda Rush - Technology Integration Specialist<br/><strong>School</strong>: Notre Dame School of Dallas<br/><strong>Area of the World from Which You Will Present</strong>: Texas, USA<br/><strong>Language in Which You Will Present</strong>: English<br/><strong>Target Audience(s)</strong>: Teachers, support staffs, language therapists and parents</p>
<p><br/><strong>Short Session Description</strong>: Technology can help students with reading, articulation, language and communication issues using the text to speech features and voice over available on the iPad.</p>
<p><br/><strong>Full Session Description</strong>:</p>
<p> The iPad has become an important tool in teaching and as a communicating device for students - Augmented Alternative Communication (AAC). These devices are capturing educators attention and intrigue students with learning differences. Devices designed for those with communication disabilities can cost thousands of dollars. Text to speech (TTS) tools provide access for struggling readers to support decoding, vocabulary and comprehension skills.</p>
<p> The iPad enables greater levels of independence, it is motivating and it is engaging. The devices also provides students with an enhanced environment of inclusion because they are using a tool their peers use as well. My session will demonstrate the text to speech features of the iPad. I will review ways to create and use karaoke, photo talking apps, web browser for showing flash, apps for reading pdf and epud, talking teleprompter, apps for digital storytelling, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) apps and Apple voice over functionality.</p>
<p><br/><strong>Websites Associated with Your Session</strong>: <a href="http://www.rush2knowledge.com">www.rush2knowledge.com</a></p> Looking for a good iPad 2 cover for school set of iPads.tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-04-03:649749:Topic:8238262012-04-03T18:12:20.471ZJ Watsonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JWatson
<p>My school has just announced we are going iPad 1-to-1 next year and we are looking for a good cover to protect them. Anyone know of a good vendor? Must be student-proof (if that is possible), so must be book like to protect the screen. </p>
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<p>My school has just announced we are going iPad 1-to-1 next year and we are looking for a good cover to protect them. Anyone know of a good vendor? Must be student-proof (if that is possible), so must be book like to protect the screen. </p>
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<p>Anyone know of anyone?</p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
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A response to this article: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/technology/apple-woos-educators-with-trips-to-silicon-valley.html?_r=1&hpw">http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/technology/apple-woos-educators-with-trips-to-silicon-valley.html?_r=1&hpw</a><br />
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This article is an interesting look at the Apple and Microsoft sales pitch process. Overall it doesn't look that new or outlandish. I'm sure Apple appreciates hearing about educational needs and issues from the sups, and it's good…
A response to this article: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/technology/apple-woos-educators-with-trips-to-silicon-valley.html?_r=1&hpw">http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/technology/apple-woos-educators-with-trips-to-silicon-valley.html?_r=1&hpw</a><br />
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This article is an interesting look at the Apple and Microsoft sales pitch process. Overall it doesn't look that new or outlandish. I'm sure Apple appreciates hearing about educational needs and issues from the sups, and it's good for the sups to see what technology is out there.<br />
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There are schools that decide to go platform neutral, and require their students to bring their own computers. This is a nice neutral way to approach the tech issue, but it at some point in the process they have to choose a standard format anyways (i.e. .doc, .ppt).<br />
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Overall, I think it's excellent that public schools can afford to supply their students with computers at all. When this is the case, a single platform and the benefits of bulk purchasing power make the sort of purchases mentioned in this article look like wise decisions. Google Forms and Walkthroughstag:www.classroom20.com,2011-08-26:649749:Topic:7263462011-08-26T17:42:13.917ZMichelle Nebelhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MichelleNebel
<p>I have built a walkthrough form using Google Forms and set it up to work on admin. iPads. I know that once the form is filled out and I click submit, it will dump the data into my spreadsheet. However, I am trying to figure out how to get this information to teachers. What is the best/quickest method of sharing this information with each teacher individually? Can I set it up to send me an email when a form is completed that I could then forward to teacher?</p>
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<p>I have built a walkthrough form using Google Forms and set it up to work on admin. iPads. I know that once the form is filled out and I click submit, it will dump the data into my spreadsheet. However, I am trying to figure out how to get this information to teachers. What is the best/quickest method of sharing this information with each teacher individually? Can I set it up to send me an email when a form is completed that I could then forward to teacher?</p>
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<p>Thank you</p> Looking for Educational Appstag:www.classroom20.com,2010-11-10:649749:Topic:5339682010-11-10T01:05:31.274ZAlexandra Briggshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AlexandraBriggs
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<p>I'm an ITRT in VA and my division currently has iPod Touches and iPads available for student use. Many teachers are having their students use these tools at the Elementary and Middle School level, but we're having trouble getting High School teachers to plan use of these devices into their lessons. Any suggestions of good educational apps and/or lesson plan ideas for using iPods and iPads?</p>
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<p>I'm an ITRT in VA and my division currently has iPod Touches and iPads available for student use. Many teachers are having their students use these tools at the Elementary and Middle School level, but we're having trouble getting High School teachers to plan use of these devices into their lessons. Any suggestions of good educational apps and/or lesson plan ideas for using iPods and iPads?</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p> When should 'new technology' be brought into the classroom?tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-10-15:649749:Topic:5187122010-10-15T23:19:27.423ZCarolyn Mahanhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CarolynMahan
In a recent discussion for one of my classes, my instructor proposed the question of when new technology should be brought into the classroom. For example, should iPads be used in the classroom? And, if so, when? <div><br></br></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Personally, I think that while Ipads have educational purposes it needs to be assessed what…</span></span></div>
In a recent discussion for one of my classes, my instructor proposed the question of when new technology should be brought into the classroom. For example, should iPads be used in the classroom? And, if so, when? <div><br/></div>
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Personally, I think that while Ipads have educational purposes it needs to be assessed what purpose they will be serving in the classroom and if a current technology device could achieve the same goal. Since they are a new fad, the cost may be greater for Ipads which may be an unnecessary increase in technology expenses. I feel that it is necessary to bring in 'new technology' when it is not brought in because it is a new fad but when it is required and its services are necessary in order for a student to achieve his or her highest potential.</span></span></div>