beginners guide to ipad in the primary language classroom
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A Beginner’s Guide to the iPad in the Primary Language
Classroom. !!
Lisa Stevens February 2014
#ililc4 !
bit.ly/lisiboipad Image from Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/beglen/
WHERE ARE WE GOING?• why use iPads?
• basic functions
• generic tools that can be used across the curriculum
• language specific apps
• workflows
• sharing workImage from Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/henriksent/
?• Why use iPads?
!
• What do you think?
Image from Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/honzasoukup/
What reasons are given for using iPads
at this school?
http://padlet.com/wall/whyipads
Principles of learning: A foundation for transforming K-12 education.
Being literate is at the heart of learning in every subject area.
Learning is a social act Learning about learning establishes a habit of inquiry
important in life long learning. Assessing progress is part of learning.
Learning includes turning information into knowledge using multimedia.
Learning occurs in a global context.
Principles of learning: A foundation for transforming K-12 education.
Being literate is at the heart of learning in every subject area.
Learning is a social act Learning about learning establishes a habit of inquiry
important in life long learning. Assessing progress is part of learning.
Learning includes turning information into knowledge using multimedia.
Learning occurs in a global context.
Dr Ruben Puentedura Silvia Tolisano
THE BASICS
• navigating around
• making bookmarks
• gestures
• saving battery life
• tricks
• finding thingsImage from Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/devitogustavo/
APPS
• finding apps
• how do I know if they’re any good?
• how do I get apps from other iTunes stores?
Image from Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/phub/
SHARING
• Dropbox
• Foldr
• Showbie
Image from Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/barrettelementary/
SPECIFIC APPS FOR LANGUAGES
• storytelling and songs
• encouraging speaking
• vocabulary
• grammar
Image from Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/zwakausu/
GENERIC APPS ARE BEST!• Popplet free/£2.99
• Pic Collage free
• Tellagami free
• BookCreator free/£2.99
• Morfo Booth free/in app purchases
• Puppet Pals HD - free + £1.99 Directors Pass
• Sock Puppets Complete - £2.49Image from Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/oxtopus/
IT’S NOT ABOUT THE TECHIt’s another tool and it’s about what you do with it!
