Five ways readers are using iPads in the classroom eSN readers discuss their experiences using the iPad with their students From staff reports Read more by eSchool News Staff May 27th, 2011 5. For organizing resources—and for reading. Beau Barrett, a teacher at Crestview Elementary School, writes on his blog how to organize the iPad’s various resources for classroom use with students, and the teacher, in mind. (You can see screenshots and read more about Barrett’s iPad use on his blog.) “The way I create folders on my classroom iPad is by organizing them with a student focus in mind. He continued, “However, the most important folder I have is my personal folder. Barrett also notes that sometimes folders are not necessary. “I placed iBooks, Kindle, and USA Today on the bottom bar of my iPad, not in a folder.
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The Must-Have App Review Rubric Added by Jeff Dunn on 2011-11-22 So you just downloaded a few educational apps that you think might be useful in your classroom. How do you accurately compare and contrast them? On a related note, the Edudemic Directory features many educational apps and lets you quickly compare them to see how they stack up. I’ve rewritten the original rubric from eMobilize and tailored it to fit all school districts. Download The Rubric Here (PDF) Overview of the App App Title: App Publisher/Developer: Version: Link to App Store: Curriculum Compliance Yes/ No – Is it relevant to the curriculum framework? Operational Yes/ No – Is navigation easy? Pedagogy Yes/ No – Does the material accommodate diverse ways in which students learn? Comments are closed.
Ipadschools - home Andover USD 385 - Home Page Meadowlark Elementary School Home of the All Stars! 1411 N. Main Andover, KS 67002 (316) 218-4630 Fax:(316) 218-1000 Principal: Jody Baker Email: bakerj@usd385.orgSchool Hours 8:35-3:35 Meadowlark Elementary Mission Statement Meadowlark staff, students, and community members will provide an academic environment for diverse learners while keeping high expectations, incorporating innovative instruction, and preparing students to be productive citizens. We Believe Success is attained through high academic & behavioral expectations. Technology is used to prepare students for their future. Achievable goals are met through engaging and diverse instruction. Respectful, positive, and encouraging communication is essential. Safe learning environments make ALL feel valued and welcome.
An iPad in Every Classroom: Teacher Tested, Student Approved! « Wired Educator We’ve moved! Wired Educator’s new site is: really want you to see the new site. It looks better, reads better, and contains our most recent articles.Please consider:• Subscribing to our email updates at the new site.• Bookmarking our new site address.• Adding our RSS to your feed.• Recommending our new site to a friend. On opening day I stood in line at my nearest Apple Store for the release of the iPad. Sure, I was anxious to experience the latest and greatest from Cupertino, but I also wanted to test its capabilities in the classroom. •Where does the iPad fit in education? First and foremost, the iPad is a great addition to any classroom. Fast and Easy to Use: When I passed my iPad around the room there was absolutely no instruction needed. Great Content Viewer: The iPad is an incredible device for viewing content. The Best eReader Available: I have read books on a Kindle, on my computer, and even on my iPhone and iPod Touch. It’s on INSTANTLY!