THE SANDPIT USING IPADS and APPS Cecilie Murray

THE SANDPIT USING IPADS and APPS Cecilie Murray John Sloan Delphian e. Learning

Theme ‘Creativity happens when different ideas, stimuli and resources are put together, and through collaborations, form new knowledge. ’ ‘Our goal is not to do cool stuff with technology. Our goal is to use technology to help kids learn more effectively. ’

This session � Talking � Using the i. Pad � Good apps and how to find them � Apps and data � Resources

Let’s talk Discuss: Which mobile devices do you use inside and outside of school?

What have we found out? Share: What have you found out about mobile devices?

What do we know? Divide into 4 groups: � Foundation – limited personal experience with i. Phone, i. Pod, i. Pad � Emergent – own one; school has devices for student use; used in limited way with students � Innovative – Class sets of devices & use regularly � Transformative implementation – Involved in 1: 1 handheld device

Sandpit exploration In pairs explore the i. Pads and play with the basic applications : �email, contacts, calendar, text �music, clock, notes, voice memos �weather, maps, stocks �youtube, photos, calculator, Safari �i. Tunes and the Appstore �Wireless: daecpubint/daec 11

Q&A � QR codes – Carey Grammar � GPS � Nintendo Ds – Ruyton Girls schools � VCE – pen &paper VS technology � Perseverance & rigour � Learning disabilities & comic life � Keep all the codes going – print, digital. Coe switching � Licensing of apps & synching i. Pads

Educational apps �Relevant to kids �Use technologies that pervade their lives �Engaging for learning �Inquiry based constructivist content �High quality games design �Kids can consolidate knowledge independently

Where do I find apps? Download i. Tunes Browse for apps Sync your i. Pad

Australian Curriculum app

English Apps Spectronics: Apps for Education http: //www. spectronicsinoz. com/blog/uncategoriz ed/2010/09/educational-apps-and-resources-forthe-ipad-and-iphone/

History Apps

Maths Apps

Science Apps

Find Quality Apps � Go to the App store and find 5 apps that you would like to use in class. � Enter their details into Google Docs � http: //tiny. cc/ggc 8 y � APPS from participants: ◦ ◦ ◦ Puppet Pal, Popplet Keynote, i. Movie, Garageband Corkulous, Prompterous, Ruconnected, Tech 4 ed Reel director, Ideasketch, Mobile mouse, Remote, Wikipanion, Pocket. CAS, SIBmacbeth, Mathsboard, Doodlebuddy, Typedrawing, Annotate, Notability, Neu. annotate, Hidden park

i. Pad uses http: //livebinders. com/play_or_edit? id=261 95

i. Pads for Creativity � Using � ABC video for learning Khan Academy

Potential Activity � 4 Benefits of i. Pad Use for Administrators and Educators � i. Pad User Manual � i. Pads in Schools � 7 Things you should know about i. Pad apps for learning � Create and share documents � Create spreadsheets � Make movies

A new model Curriculum-driven content, high quality graphics Monitor student progress online

Data from apps

1 2 3 SHEEP is a counting app for young learners with 3 fun activities - flying a helicopter around the farm, herding sheep into pens and guiding the sheepdog into the ute

MATHSTRONAUT is a maths challenge app for addition and subtraction, designed for Primary and Middle school students.

PLINKERTON is a cybersafety mystery game that aims to create awareness for Middle school students about how to stay safe online.

Contacts Web: www. app-titude. com. au Email: cecilie@app-titude. com. au Twitter: http: //twitter. com/App_titude

Good Practice, Resources and Support Networks Cecilie Murray John Sloan Delphian e. Learning

Good Practice 1: 1 Learning http: //epotential. education. vic. gov. au/showcase/index. php? showcase_id=62

i. Pads for Learning

Mobile Educators Network http: //slidetolearn. ning. com/

Slide to Learn Beginners Guide http: //www. slidetolearn. info/

Shepparton High School VIC http: //louiseduncan. globalteacher. org. au/

Hambledon State School QLD http: //www. hambledoss. eq. edu. au/home/pipod 1/i. Pod_Touch_Action_Learning/ i. Pod_Touch_Home. html

Learning in Hand http: //learninginhand. com/

i. Pad Educators’ Ning

Apple in Education

Apps rubric

DEECD Education Apps http: //www. ipadsforeducation. vic. edu. au/education-apps

IEAR. ORG

Task � In groups of 4 -5, explore the resources provided or search for others. � Review ONE site, describe what it offers and write it up on the i. Pad Resources sheet (Print copy or Google docs) �http: //tiny. cc/njb 3 h

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