Ipads in the Classroom
Haley Taylor
What can you do with an iPad?
Kathy Schrock has an amazing website that gives you so many ideas of ways that you can use an iPad in your classroom. I saw so many interesting things on her site that I cannot wait to try out in my very own classroom.
To access Kathy Schrock's website type, http://www.ipads4teaching.net/ipads-in-the-classroom.html in your address bar, or you can simply scan the QR code for quicker access.
Upper Elementary-iPads in the Classroom
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/ipad-teaching-learning-apps-ben-johnson
What's so cool about an iPad?
Check out these talk show guys' conversation VIDEO about how cool iPads are! Scan the blue QR code or type this in the address bar:
This website also talks about how cool iPads are and amazing apps that you can use in your classroom:
http://www.teachhub.com/20-amazing-ipad-apps-educators
There are so many great things out there on the web and in apps for students to see. Students really love to use technology in the classroom, because they like it so much more than simply using pencil and paper. Technology is their second nature and they are so familiar with it. It helps children express themselves on a more extensive level than they would or could when not using technology.
Why does it engage kids?
Scan the pink QR code below to view a website on the pros and cons of iPad engagement in children. This website is aimed toward readers interested in iPads at more of an early childhood age. The writer seems very knowledgeable on both the pros and cons of toddlers using iPads.
Heidi
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Toddlers engaged in iPad
http://www.teachthought.com/uncategorized/12-best-childrens-educational-ipad-apps-of-2012/
Common Sense Media's website has several more apps for young children to help get them engaged with an iPad. On the website users of the apps have described and rated each app and also has other very helpful information.
What about special needs and accessibility features?
http://www.apple.com/education/special-education/
The url about is from Apple's website. It shows all of the amazing things that you can do to an iPad to get the help you need.