Why Go 1:1 iPad? In a response to a well written and thoughtful post that I recently read by @jmcconville1000, "Why the iPad is bad for education", I felt compelled to respond from my personal experience of rolling out a cart of 30 iPads in a shared high school environment. Fundamentally I believe that an iPad can neither be good or bad. All it can ever be is an iPad. I argue instead, that when used effectively and with specific goals in mind, iPads can have a positive impact on education. Seeing that schools are investing money on these devices, the perspective to adopt is not a combative one, but rather one that explores how to effectively integrate the devices. Time & Space: iPad features related to time and space are incredibly important. The iPad is Not a Computer... The device shouldn't be looked at as a computer, because it isn't...it is more than that. One User Devices: In an ideal world, iPads in schools would not be shared between students. All in One: Is everything easy to do on an iPad?
iPads for College Classrooms? Not So Fast, Some Professors Say. - Technology By Ben Wieder When Paul Steinhaus, chief information officer at Chatham University, met with his colleagues last summer to discus getting iPads for incoming students, they knew the move could raise the profile of the small institution in Pittsburgh. Across the country, institutions had grabbed headlines for adopting Apple's tablet computing device. But Mr. Still, he adds wistfully, "it would have been nice to get the publicity out of it." Despite the iPad's popularity—Apple has sold nearly 15 million of them and just came out with the iPad2; and there are dozens of competitors, like the Samsung Galaxy—early studies indicate that these finger-based tablets are passive devices that have limited use in higher education. Even students have issues. "When they're working on something important, it kind of freaks them out," says Corey M. For some professors, an older, less-hyped model of tablet computer offers far more advantages. Pluses and Minuses Mr. iPads also foster collaboration.
iPad Acceptable Use Policy iPad Aceptable Use Policy Although many schools have a good ICT Acceptable Use Policy, the introduction of iPads and other handheld devices is a great time to revisit your current policy. Bringing in a new policy will also re-focus staff and pupils on your policy. Download the iPad Acceptable Use Policy (Word) Download Enter your email address and download the document here iPad Acceptable Use Policy (and iPod Touch) for School The policies, procedures and information within this document applies to all iPads, iPod Touches or any other IT handheld device used in school. Users Responsibilities Users must use protective covers/cases for their iPad. Additional Responsibilities for Pupils If an iPad is left at home or is not charged, the user remains responsible for completing all schoolwork as if they had use of their iPad. Safeguarding and Maintaining as an Academic Tool iPad batteries are required to be charged and be ready to use in school. Lost, Damaged or Stolen iPad
50 resources for iPad use in the classroom The transition to the more extensive use of technology in classrooms across the West has resulted in the integration of bring your own device (BYOD) schemes, equipping students with netbooks and tablet computers, and lessons that use social media & online services. Gesture-based technology is on the rise; according to the latest NMC Horizon Report, gesture-based technological models will become more readily integrated as a method of learning within the next few years. The iPhone, iPad, Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect technology are examples of these kinds of developments, and in particular, resources for Apple products in education are becoming widely available online. For teachers, some of which are just beginning to use tablets and mobile devices in class, these resources can be invaluable in promoting more interactive classrooms and understanding how best to use and control such products. Tutorials: 1.) iPads for learning: Getting started 2.) 3.) 50 iPad2 tips and tricks 6.)
5 Ways to Use Your iPad to Teach in the College Classroom 5 Ways to Use Your iPad to Teach in the College Classroom Photo credit: Sean MacEntee When thinking of iPads in education, typically the first thought that comes to mind is an iPad for every student. But, iPads and their Android-based counterparts have plenty to offer the college classroom in the hands of instructors, too. The tech savvy professor can finally teach without the need to spend the first ten minutes of class locating a working dry erase marker or achieving the seemingly impossible feat of configuring an overhead projector to project both large enough for students in the back to see, as well as in focus. In many cases, the iPad enables you to interact more with large groups of students and facilitates more engaging means of instruction. 1. Some of the primary criticisms of the iPad are that it does not offer the same level of functionality as a laptop running either Windows or OSX. But, while teaching your class, you can control your laptop wirelessly using an iPad. 2. 3. 4.
Free Internet lessons challenge textbook market for public schools “I don’t really use my traditional textbooks,” Shulman said. “There’s almost too much good stuff online.” Enterprising teachers have long scoured the Internet for ways to improve on their textbooks or local curricula. Fueling the trend, most states in the past two years have embraced national standards for what students should learn in English and math classes. As classrooms become better equipped with interactive white boards and other gadgets, more teachers are looking for digital content and adopting an assumption that prevails in much of the World Wide Web: That content should be free. “Now that expectation has entered the American classroom,” said Jay Diskey, executive director for the school division of the Association of American Publishers. Analysts say private vendors are likely to regain their edge as school budgets improve, but the market is undoubtedly changing. U.S. Much of the growth in free online resources still comes from the grass roots — teachers sharing with teachers.
Evaluating the iPad in Higher Education Last week’s Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) Annual Conference on Online Learning presented a number of interesting trends in the session topics, including the use of iPads in college courses. The projects presented covered a wide range of perspectives and data collection. Student Use and Feedback: At Memorial University of Newfoundland iPads, pre-loaded with class texts and required applications, were loaned to students in a blended English Directing course. Interviews with students revealed their thoughts about using these devices in a structured learning environment. What are students saying? According to the event’s presenters, students are using their iPads (both owned and borrowed devices) for course-related activities as well as personal use. Students also found drawbacks in using iPads for course-related activities. Conference session attendees also offered their observations on student use of iPads at their institutions. Apps and More Apps Recording Reading Productivity Getting Started
The iPad as a research tool I’ve spent a lot of time on this blog lately reflecting on Big Education ideas. During that time, my little buddy the iPad has felt a little neglected and unloved. So I thought I’d get back to talking about everybody’s “favourite little tablet that could”. Today, I want to explore the possibilities the iPad has as a tool for researching information. One criticism of the iPad is that it has the “one app open at a time” limitation. WikiNodes is a different way of browsing and collecting information from Wikipedia. A welcome extra feature is how WikiNodes allows the user to save, store and organize information from the Wikipedia article. Notability, which I’ve mentioned in previous posts, is a versatile note taking app that I think has some useful features for research. An additional feature of Notability is the ability to browse the Internet within its own browser. Often research involves using specific articles that are given to us to read.
Directors' Cut: Students' iPad Experience During the winter 2011 semester (January-May) students registered in an English Directing course were invited to participate in an iPad research project. The project involved students using a university-furnished iPad in their blended learning course for their course-related work. This included e-texts and directing-related apps relevant to the course. Students were free to use the iPad for their other course work and personal use as well during the semester. Students used their iPads to read their texts, take notes, carry out research, and write projects.
Why the iPad Works for Writing When the first iPad launched in 2010, critics were quick to lampoon the device for being geared too heavily toward content consumption. The criticisms weren't entirely without merit, especially considering that the first-generation iPad didn't even have a camera, and external media slots are still nowhere to be found. Over time, the iPad has evolved into something that's much more creation-friendly. It still doesn't compare to a desktop or laptop computer for many things, but it's great for quite a few others. Writing is one of them. I happen to write things for a living, but the practice is far from limited to those who earn a paycheck by doing it. It's Easier to Focus One of the aforementioned early criticisms actually turns out to be part of what makes the iPad ideal for writing. To be sure, there are distraction-free writing apps for Windows and Mac desktops, and it's not exactly rocket science to simply close one's IM, email and Twitter clients for an hour or two.
2. Integration of ipads in ELT - Journal of Technology for ELT A technology shift is under way. The PC’s promise to transform how learning happens in the classroom is being realized by iPad. The iPad may only be two years old, but it's already begun to change many things. The market for this type of device may only be in its infancy, but it's already becoming clear how it will revolutionize certain aspects our lives. While more and more applications and uses for the iPad popping up all time, one great way to is to use it as an English teaching tool. iPad has proven to be a groundbreaking pedagogical tool, both in and out of the classroom for English teachers. iPad - A revolutionary educational tool for English language learners The applications on the iPad make it a more valuable tool than the personal computer in the classroom. Struggling readers will find the tools available through iBooks absolutely indispensable. Students are able to download and store books and pdf files without breaking their backs with overloaded book bags.
20 Amazing iPad Apps for Educators When one looks at how technology has changed education over the past decade, one can’t help but be blown away by the sheer number of iPad apps for educators that have absolutely flooded the electronic marketplace. There are so many iPad apps for teachers released every month that even the most plugged-in educator would have a difficult time processing and utilizing them all. Luckily, when teachers are looking to learn how to use iPads in the classroom, they need to look no further than TeachHUB magazine and TeachHUB.com -- an educator’s primary go-to resource when researching iPad apps for teachers and iPads in the classroom. Read on to learn about TeachHUB magazine and TeachHUB.com’s updated list of the hottest iPad apps for teachers and iPad apps for education, destined to forever alter your curriculum landscape, organized here by subject. Scroll down for an index of many of TeachHUB's helpful iPads in the classroom app reviews and more of the best usage of iPads in the classroom. Trello
iPads to be provided to every student at St. John's College High School iPads to be provided to every student at St. John's College High School Special to the Standard Last month, the St. John's College High School Board of Trustees unanimously approved a school-wide program that will expand the use of educational technology in the classroom by providing each student and teacher with an iPad beginning in the fall of 2013. This initiative has evolved at over the last two years at St. The task force included current teachers and administrators, as well as outside education and technology experts. This study led to a technology plan, starting with the school's 2012-2013 iPad Pilot Program. With their iPads, students had instant access to electronic textbooks, classroom lecture materials and interactive educational software, which they could keep with them for use in their classwork outside of school hours. The success of the iPad Pilot Program during the fall 2012 term confirmed for St. "The iPads are viewed as an essential component of the St.
Middle school boys who are reluctant readers value reading more after using e-readers Public release date: 27-Mar-2012 [ Print | E-mail Share ] [ Close Window ] Contact: Margaret Allenmallen@smu.edu 214-768-7664Southern Methodist University Middle school boys rated reading more valuable as an activity after two months of using an e-reader, according to a new study. The findings come from a study of 199 middle school students who struggle with reading and who participated in a reading improvement class that included Amazon's Kindle e-reader, said one of the study's authors, Dara Williams-Rossi, Southern Methodist University, Dallas. The researchers found that boys consistently had a higher self-concept of their reading skill than girls both before and after using the e-readers. Technology motivated boys; girls appear to prefer actual books "The technology appeared to motivate the boys to read, while many girls preferred the actual books," said Williams-Rossi, who is also director of undergraduate programs in Simmons. [ Print | E-mail AAAS and EurekAlert!