BUILDING READERS WITH IPAD APPS
And a Few Ideas that Aren't Apps
Ipad Apps You Can Use in Your Library Or Classroom
ABOUT US----Beth Muirheid and Julie Pursley
Librarian Media Specialists for Birdville ISD
Beth---12th year as a librarian--3rd year in Middle
Taught Kindergarten, 1st and BRIDGE
Proud Murray State University graduate and earned MLS from Texas Women's
Julie---6th year as a librarian--1st year at middle school level
Taught 4th grade, 6th grade ELA, 7th grade Reading
Graduated from Mary Hardin Baylor with Elementary Education and a Reading Specialization. Earned my MLS from UNT
Our District: 33 Campuses
21 Elementary Schools * 7 Middle School * 4 high schools * 1 Technology Center
2014 Bond is adding technology to all campuses but we are not and will probably never be a 1:1 District
North Richland Middle School
900 Students/51 Classroom Teachers/ 8 EAs
1 computer lab attached to the library for teachers use--22 computers and classes are around 23-30 students
8 computers in library
22 ipads that can be checked out for classroom use
14 ipads in library
14 Chrome books in library
Math has their own Chrome books
Getting a new school in August 2017
Smithfield Middle School
760 students/51 classroom teachers/5 EA's
2 computer labs for teacher use
6 computers in the library
8 iPads that can be checked out for classroom use
16 library/check-out chrome books
Math has their own Chrome books
APPS FOR READING RESPONSES
Imovie
PERFECT VIDEO
Easy to use video and slide show editing app. The free version creates a 30 second video. There is a $3.99 premium version for longer videos.
sample of student work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWs22KNaKHw
Tellegami
An app to help create animated messgages. Use for booktalks, summary statement, character analysis, book recommendation and so on. Can upload your own background picture (ex. use the book cover, setting image)
Doodlebuddy
Draw a character and use the drawing to talk
Ideas for other content areas: Draw a planet from the solar system, an historical figure, a plant and label the parts and the plant talks
student example:
Chatterpix
Nonfiction Reading Idea:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfS1C4qBSyE
Class Sample
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgBLrwnOcac&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G1y3thQEFk&sns=em
ADOBE POST
YAK IT KIDS
Students make a picture talk
student example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU2LtGKzIBI
CAPTION DISTRACTION
Description
From the App Store
Transform your pictures into authentic looking comics! Add word balloons, stickers, and filters to turn even the most mundane photo into a hilarious / clever / cute creation! Take advantage of an intuitive, step wise user interface to make professional style comics within minutes! All of the above and more is possible with Caption Distraction, a comic creation app which is able to stand above the competition due to its unique features which include:
POWTOONS
Teacher Instruction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4juZ5FkxB0
WORDFOTO
Turns any photo into a work of art.
Use to show theme, character growth, comprehension,
summary
Limited to 10 words so students must express the point clearly with the best possible words
MEMESMAKER
Other similar apps:
http://www.socialpositives.com/2015/03/8-best-meme-generator-apps-for-iphone-make-your-own-meme/
FLIPAGRAM
Students can use this to build a plot structure of a story or for prewriting. Great background music choices.
Sample:
APPS FOR COMPREHENSION
EXPLAIN EVERYTHING
Limitless whiteboard
Screen Recorder
Animation Creator
Video Mixer
Short clip of a student explaining how they use this app (not from our schools--found on youtube)
SEESAW
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/seesaw-the-learning-journal/id930565184?mt=8
FAKEBOOK
APPS FOR WRITING
WORD SALAD
Vocabulary, story theme, character traits, summary words, main idea words
LITTLE BIRD TALES
Can be used by all ages to create stories, podcasts, presentations. This is a young app, however, if middle school teachers and students get past that, could have lots of uses at the upper levels too. Uploading pictures and narrating the story, using your own pictures and telling the story, using pictures and telling historical events
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3CcWUtOiBk
SOCK PUPPETS
Student sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eoxTVN6jJQ
BOOK CREATOR
ADOBE SLATE
A Teacher's Endorsement
MOLDIV
Tutorial video
ADOBE VOICE
Explanation:
TRADING CARD
Create trading cards for any number of categories, including:
• Fictional person
• Real person
• Fictional place
• Real place
• Object
• Event
• Vocabulary word
THINGLINK
Quick sample from TCEA:
Watchup
Watchup
Watchup allows users to create a custom newscast by choosing clips from different news outlets. Combine an interview from PBS Newshour with a story from Euronews and a clip from CNN in a personalized news program. Whether you use this app to stay up to date on local and global news, share stories with your students, or find inspiration for a lesson,
SnagFilms
NPR
TAKE AWAY
Have fun! Let students enjoy showing you what they have read, learned, created.
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