25 Ways To Use Tablets In The Classroom
When I was a kid, I dreamt about our school desks as computer screens. How cool would it have been to be able to draw, write, and learn directly onto my own computer? As the years went on, people theorized that laptops would take over the classroom, but the price of these devices was too high for a 1 to 1 ratio. It never quite caught on in lower grade schools. See Also: 25 Ways To Use iPads In The Classroom by Degree of Difficulty Now, it is the age of the tablet. Yet, some educators are still skeptical. 1. In a subject like art, people might think, “How could a tablet be useful? It is, but what about an app that helps with color matching and combination, or tools for interior design where the child can map out their project in concept before getting to work? When they are done, they can share in galleries with other students for critique and encouragement. 2. App developers have continually surprised the public with the complexity of tools they are able to create for tablets. 3. 4. 5. 6.
iPad à l'école: quels usages, quels impacts? Home
Bienvenue sur le site des projets de recherche axés sur les technologies tactiles. Vous trouverez sur ce site trois projets réalisés actuellement par le Chaire de recherche du Canada sur les TIC et l’éducation. Ces projets visent une analyse détaillée des usages et des effets de l’utilisation des tablettes tactiles, des TBI et de l’usage combiné de ces deux outils en contexte éducatif. Cette recherche prend ses fondements dans un contexte sociétal de plus en plus numérique et mobile, mais aussi dans la volonté des chercheurs d’apporter un éclairage scientifique à ces thématiques encore trop peu explorées. Ce site propose trois sections comprenant différents outils pour tout professionnel souhaitant partager ou utiliser des ressources, recherches et expérimentations en lien avec cette thématique.
Algebra Touch Math iPad App: A Teacher's Review
Algebra Touch Math App Learn Order of Operations, Solving Equations, Distribution and Factoring If you are looking for an iPad app to help your child or students with learning basic rules and concepts of algebra, the Algebra Touch app by Regular Berry is a must-have! Simple user interface allows even an inexperienced iPad user to jump right into the app and begin learning the foundation of algebra and the concepts required to build a strong base in mathematics. Jump to the following sections of the review: Tap Into Teen Minds Algebra Touch Review Video: Math Lessons & Practice Covered in Algebra Touch: In the top-left menu bar, there is a pull-down menu that allows the user to select the lesson/practice questions from 21 different topics. Algebra Math Lessons and Practice Topics Available: Algebra Touch Explain Mode Also in the top-left menu bar are the Explain and Practice modes. Screenshot from the Algebra Touch app in Explain Mode . Algebra Touch Practice Mode Conclusion
An Excellent Collection of Educational Web and Mobile Apps
I just came across this amazing graphic and thought you might be interested to have a peek as well. Tony Vincint did a great job and I must say that this is one of the best educational infographics out there. As you know Educational Technology and Mobile Learning always features only the best infographics and I am so proud to say this because the selections I share here are also posted in several other academic settings. Show What you Know Using Web and Mobile Apps will provide you with some handy tools and apps to use to foster students learning. What is even greater about this graphic is that the apps are clickable so you don't have to look for them in Google, just clikc on the title you want to try and you will be directed to its homepage. Have a look and share with us what you think. Click here to enlarge and access the PDF version where the apps are clickable, below is just a snapshot. Click here if you want to print it
AirServer – 30 Apple TVs for the price of One (and instant sharing and engagement in the Classroom)
This is not a Plug. I actually happily used AirServer’s competitor, Reflector, before I discovered AirServer, and it has some features AirServer lacks ( namely the ability to record the iPad screen in action on your computer). I also am a happy owner of an AppleTV at home. What is your tech of choice for getting groups of children interacting with technology? Interactive Whiteboards? Last year, I discovered a better AND cheaper alternative. AirServer is basically a MAC/PC app that turns your computer into a mirroring device for iPads, iPhones and iPods ( depending on the version you have) as well as Mac Laptops running Mountain Lion . Compared to Apple TV, or a iWB with software included,AirServer + iPad has several advantages. First the price. Portability and ease of connectivity. Multi-view. Multiple iOS devices on the one screen I could list many more possible uses but I’ll let you brainstorm for yourself. Download AirServer and give it a go.
1000 iPads dans les classes d'Angers : retour d'expérience après 4 mois
Les écoles de la ville d’Angers se sont vu dotées d’un millier d’iPad pour enrichir leur pratiques pédagogiques. Qu’en est-il quatre mois après de la prise en main de ces tablettes en classe, et des usages qui ont pu en naître ? Un grand merci à Jean-Michel Robineau, Directeur de l’école Notre-Dame de la Miséricorde à Angers pour sa disponibilité et son retour d’expérience dans le cadre de son école. Cela ne constitue bien évidemment pas un retour d’expérience pour toute la ville. Privées ou publiques, pas de différence : toutes les écoles de la ville d’Angers ont reçu une quinzaine d’iPad il y a quatre mois, et si le déploiement n’a pas forcément été accompagné de ressources pédagogiques spécifiques facilitant la prise en main rapide des tablettes avec les élèves, force est de constater que des initiatives terrain confirment la pertinence de l’usage des tablettes dans l’enseignement, même si des difficultés persistent. L’organisation de DropbBox au sein de l’école Rated: 4+
50 Best iPad Apps for Reading Disabilities
Whether you're the parent of a child with a reading disability or an educator that works with learning disabled students on a daily basis, you're undoubtedly always looking for new tools to help these bright young kids meet their potential and work through their disability. While there are numerous technologies out there that can help, perhaps one of the richest is the iPad, which offers dozens of applications designed to meet the needs of learning disabled kids and beginning readers alike. Here, we highlight just a few of the amazing apps out there that can help students with a reading disability improve their skills not only in reading, writing, and spelling, but also get a boost in confidence and learn to see school as a fun, engaging activity, not a struggle. Helpful Tools These tools are useful for both educators and students with reading disabilities alike, aiding in everything from looking up a correct spelling to reading text out loud. Speak It! Fundamentals Reading Writing Spelling
