Students (and teachers) employ technology thoughtfully to enhance their reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language use. They tailor their searches online to acquire useful information efficiently, and they integrate what they learn using technology with what they learn offline. They are familiar with the strengths and limitations of various technological tools and mediums and can select and use those best suited to their communication goals.
Classroom Management Ideas
Whether you are working in a one iPad classroom, or managing an iPad travel cart of 30 devices, there are many tips, tricks, and procedures that must be followed in order to effectively utiliize the iPad in the classroom. Here are some useful resources for you to explore.
Tips for One iPad Classroom
Do you have an iPad in your classroom? Are you wondering how you can make use of it when there is only one device for all of your students to share? Well, never fear, I have tons of ideas for you right here, and a "Rules for the iPad" free download, too! And for those of you that may be new to my blog, this post focuses on using the iPad in the young children's classroom, such as Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade, etc.
Classroom Implementation Guide
iPad Classroom Implementation Guide
iPad in the Classroom
Apple in Education
With so many educational apps on the App Store, there’s no limit to the learning possibilities at your fingertips. Take a look at some of our favorite apps for learning.
Ways to Evaluate Educational Apps
Looking to evaluate the apps that your school selects to purchase? Here's a compilation of wonderful rubrics to assist you with the job.
Cross Curricula Appshttps://sites.google.com/site/initialipadsetup/cross-curriculum-apps
Top Educational Apps Every Teacher Should Know About
Top Educational Apps
Provides lesson overviews, objectives, preparation, procedures, work samples, and templates.
A great place to go for ideas and inspiration.
Here are some classroom ideas for activities using a range of apps that teachers can try with their students. The activities are grouped into broad categories to provide a starting point however many of the apps can be used across a number of learning domains.