Apps, Ideas, & Advice for Using Tablets (Android or iPad)

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Permalink Reply by Wes Lester on June 3, 2011 at 12:35pm

I am super excited about the possibility of introducing new methods of teaching content in my classroom via tablets!!!

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Permalink Reply by Mark A. Corey on June 9, 2011 at 6:23am

We started a 1:1 iPad program this year and I am running the teacher collaborative for it in our school. It is exciting but challenging introducing such new technology to a classroom. We are using Moodle as the launchpad for iPad use in the classroom as I believe you need a "base" of operation the kids can rely on. I am documenting the whole thing and will probably start a blog related to it. I will keep you informed.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Habeeb on June 9, 2011 at 7:17am

Awesome - thanks for sharing that, Mark.  We'd love to see you blog once you get it up and running.  If you would share the link to it as a reply to this forum, we'll check it out.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Sitter on June 9, 2011 at 4:41pm

Where is your district? My district is going through the same thing and Id love to see hear what you got going on

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Permalink Reply by Scott Habeeb on June 9, 2011 at 8:15pm

We're in the City of Salem Schools in Salem, VA: http://salem.k12.va.us/

 

We're going to experiment this summer and develop a pilot that will probably go into effect at some point during next school year.

 

Would love to hear about your experiences, as well.

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Permalink Reply by Mark A. Corey on June 9, 2011 at 10:15pm

We are a private school in Orlando.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Sebolt on June 14, 2011 at 4:48am

The more I research the more that I conclude that laptops/netbooks are a more viable option for secondary school and higher ed. Tablets are great for media consumtion and elementary apps, but a vast majority of studies done tout netbooks/laptops as the more useful tool at this point in time. (Not to mention that actual cost of ownership is much lower and device management is much easier.)

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Permalink Reply by Kiwi Commons on June 14, 2011 at 1:32pm

We have a post from the beginning of the school year of iPad apps that would be great for classroom use. Check it out here -- http://kiwicommons.com/2010/09/ipads-in-education/.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Habeeb on June 14, 2011 at 3:05pm

Thanks, "Kiwi Commons".  That is a great link.  I hope all of our teachers researching tablets will check it out.  Very useful.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Habeeb on June 16, 2011 at 12:02pm

If anyone out there needs help with ideas for using Apps and Tablet devices in the classroom I would highly recommend bringing in the Fords from Waynesboro, VA.(http://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us/whs/teachers/kmays/, http://itwhs.blogspot.com/)  They did a great job today at Salem High.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Habeeb on June 17, 2011 at 8:37pm

Thanks, Marshu.  We definitely have high school students who could still stand to work on Multiplication and Division!

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Permalink Reply by Jon Entous on June 17, 2011 at 8:26pm

I apologize for the quickness of this reply, but I thought it was relevant and goes back to the point I made earlier.

 

Head to...

http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html

 

You will find a dozen FREE math games which run on Flash.  They will work on an Android or Blackberry Tablet. They will also work on a netbook, laptop or desktop regardless of OS.  I found this website about 20 seconds after reading the last reply and googling "math flash games" and choosing the top link. 

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