1. February 3rd, 2013 Published by: daabraham
iPads in the Classroom –
the iPad Mini is Perfect!
iPads in the Classroom – the iPads in the classroom – engage students
It is important to note that when used correctly iPads in the
iPad Mini is Perfect! classroom transform learning. Students are more engaged,
Today’s classroom is different than it was 20 years ago – in more collaborative and stay focused. The learning can more
fact, it is dramatically different than it was even 5 years ago. easily be tailored to each students needs when iPads are used.
More and more schools are opting for 1 to 1 lap top of iPads Each student can be using the same app, but at the level that
in the classroom. Apple offers a regular, a mini and an iPod is appropriate for that student. Students help students and
touch. There are price advantages to the iPod touch at roughly don’t always require teacher 1 on 1. And the days of the teacher
$300, and the biggest iPad has some advantages but a higher standing at the front of the room and lecturing are effectively
price at $400-$500. But best of all in my opinion – for little over. Socially there are advantages to this approach to teaching
fingers – the iPad mini at $330. as well. When students necessarily collaborate, there is less
division between them and they begin to have a better and
more thorough understanding of other students culturally and
socially.
There is no doubt that the use of digital technology and iPads
in the classroom is here to stay. Teachers may need support
for the first year or so to get comfortable with the technology
and to help research the best apps for their classrooms.
iPads in the classroom – which is
best for younger kids?
iPad mini for younger kids is perfect. The smaller size is great
for holding, tilting and works well for most apps. The iPod
Touch has smaller screen can make it harder for young ones
to collaborate or the gather around and share. The iPad Mini
is a great compromise, with faster Wi-Fi, better sound and
cameras. The Mini can talk, listen and kids love to play with
Siri and Furby. Other tablet toys are roughly the same size
such as the LeapPad2 by Leap Frog (www.leapfrog.com)
iPads in the classroom – what apps are best in elementary?
Here is a list of my favorite apps for iPads in the classroom,
whether using the mini or a regular iPad.
• My Math Flash Cards App
• Drill Math Word Problems – Banana Math
• Math Magic
• Reading Raven HD
• Earthviewer
• WWF Together
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