1. IPADS IN THE ELEMENTARY
L.A. CLASSROOM
Karla
Holt
karla.holt@me.com
@karlaholt
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2. INTRODUCTIONS
Introduce
yourself
to
a
learning
buddy
or
two.

3. We
will:
• explore
ways
to
integrate
one,
few
or
many
iPads
into
the
Language
Arts
curriculum.
• discover
ways
to
use
apps
to
support
reading,
wri?ng,
spelling
and
storytelling.
• inves?gate
simple
digital
storytelling
ideas
and
apps
to
use
in
your
class.
• explore
ways
to
share
content
created
on
an
iPad.

4. AGENDA
!
Introduc)ons
&
Padlet
Connec)ng
to
projector
QR
Codes
Vocabulary
Ac)vi)es
Daily
5
App-­‐Tivity
Sta)ons
Digital
Storytelling
(Book
Trailers
&
Stop-­‐Mo)on)
Collabora)on
Wrap
Up

5. Something
I’d
like
to
be
able
to
do
as
a
result
of
today’s
session…
PADLET (WEB TOOL)
Post
your
response
here:
goo.gl/LSBgXU

6. READING A QR CODE
• There
are
several
apps
(such
as
i-­‐Nigma)
to
scan
QR
Codes.
! i-­‐nigma
QR
Reader
To
use,
open
the
app,
point
it
at
the
QR
Code,
press
go
online.
The
first
)me
you
use
the
app
you
will
need
to
allow
access
to
the
camera.

7. PADLET - HOW TO
1. Go
to
hTp://padlet.com/
and
sign
up
for
a
free
account.
You
will
need
to
verify
your
email.
2. On
your
padlet
dashboard,
click
on
3. Click
on
the
gear
box
to
customize
your
wall.
For detailed instructions on setting up a
Padlet account and creating a wall go to
goo.gl/AoDKqg.To watch a video on how
to use Padlet, scan the QR Code.
i-­‐nigma
QR
Reader
App

8. PADLET
HOW ELSE COULD YOU USE THIS TOOL IN YOUR
CLASSROOM CONTEXT?
Descriptive Writing Example
Upload an Image Example
Upload a Video

9. DISPLAYING YOUR IPAD ON THE PROJECTOR

10. DISPLAYING YOUR IPAD ON THE PROJECTOR
VGA ADAPTOR - CONNECTS TO PROJECTOR
CABLE

11. DISPLAYING YOUR IPAD ON THE PROJECTOR
Pro Con
VGA Adapter
$35.00
Connect directly to
your projector
cable.
•Disconnect projector cable from
computer and connect to iPad
•Unable to move around
•Often comes loose
•Does not work with iPad 1 (only
iPad 2 and later)
Document
Camera
(PriceVaries)
Put iPad under the
document camera.
•See your fingers and gestures
•Works with iPad 1 (and 2 & 3)
•Unable to move around
•Glare from device can be an
issue
Air Server
$3.99 single
$14.99 five
Install software on
your computer and
use airplay.
http://
www.airserverapp.co
m/en/Info/WhatsNew
•Wireless-You can move
around the room
•Works using AirPlay Feature of
iPad - no connecting cables.
•7 day free trial
•PC or Mac
•requires wireless internet
•requires computer and
device to be on the same
network.
•Does not work with iPad 1
(only iPad 2 and later)
Reflector
$14.99 single
$49.99 five
Install software on your
projector-connected
computer and use airplay.
https://
www.reflectorapp.com
•Wireless-You can move around the
room
•Works using AirPlay Feature of iPad
•10 minute free trial
•PC or Mac
•requires wireless internet
•requires computer and device to
be on the same network.
•Does not work with iPad 1 (only
iPad 2 and later)
Apple TV
$109.00
Connect Apple TV
to your projector
and use airplay to
mirror iPad.
•Wireless-You can move
around the room
•Works using AirPlay Feature of
iPad
•requires wireless internet
•requires computer and device to
be on the same network.
•Does not work with iPad 1 (only
iPad 2 and later)
•You may need an HDMI toVGA
adaptor

12. AirPlay in iOS 7 & 8
•Swipe up from the bottom of
your iPad to open the control
panel.
•Click on the airplay
•Choose the device
•Mirroring: ON

13. VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
PicCollage App (Free)
1. Record three interesting words
from the text.
!
2. Create a poster of the words.
Look up the meaning if you don’t
know it.
!
3. Use PicCollage to create your
poster.
Very easy to use. Add images
from internet directly in app.
Saves to camera roll.

14. Pic Collage (Free)

15. WORD WORK - VOCABULARY
SOME OPTIONS FOR PRE-TEACHING
Use iPad apps to allow multiple
means of representation including
text, voice over and images.
Example: Graphic Organizers - Frayer Model
Possible Apps:
• ExplainEverything - $3.49 - Awesome! Example
• EduCreations - Great app but you need an account to save video with
others. You can save it within the app without an account.
• ScreenChomp - Free; easy to use but can only add an image for the
background. Cannot add more images.
• ShowMe - Great app but you need an account to share.
• Doceri - Good app but user interface is a bit complicated for div 1 and
early div 2.

16. WORD WORK - VOCABULARY
SOME OPTIONS FOR PRE-TEACHING
Vocabulary Words:
despise
enormous
rummage
Graphic Organizers - Frayer Model
Step 1: Save a graphic organizer to your camera roll (or
you could take a picture of a printed graphic organizer).
!
a. Scan the QR Code. Press and hold on to the image.
Press Save.
Press and hold on an
image. Tap on Save
Image to save it to
your camera roll.

17. WORD WORK - VOCABULARY
SOME OPTIONS FOR PRE-TEACHING
Graphic Organizers - Frayer Model
Step 2: Open your app (Explain Everything-$3.49 or
Educreations-free) and insert your Graphic Organizer.
!
Step 3: Lock your background into place.
!
Step 4: Complete your graphic organizer with text,
annotations, images and then voice over.
!
Step 5: Save your video.

18. Explain
EverythingPress and hold tool for more options.
Record Save Video
Explain Everything

19. Educreations
Record
Insert from camera roll
Insert from web

20. ScreenChomp
Move or Rotate your
image so it fits in the
top box.

21. Double tap to upload your video.!
Type your name.
1. Upload 2. Tap to upload 3. Choose existing
4. Choose video. 5. Use
goo.gl/1TKdD7

22. SCREENCASTING APPS
!
HOW ELSE COULD YOU
USE THEM IN LANGUAGE
ARTS?

23. I WANT MY STUDENTS TO
SHARE THEIR PROJECT WITH ME
DropboxEmail Google Drive Padlet Wall
http://padlet.com/
Manual Sync

24. Email from Camera roll.
• Open the photo library.
• Press Select.
• Choose the video.
• Touch the share icon and choose email.

25. Sharing Using the Google Drive App
• Requires google accounts.
25
To share:1. 2.
3. 4.

26. Sharing Using the
Dropbox App
Requires a dropbox account (free).
!
Options:
•Create a class account and sign in with
that on each iPad.
!
•Students join Dropbox and you create
‘shared’ folders. Students sign in with
their own dropbox accounts.

27. Sharing Using the Dropbox App
•Upload files individually •Files uploaded
from the iPad
appear in the
Camera Uploads
Folder.

28. SharingYour Photos
Note: Videos and photos in your camera roll can be manually
transferred to your computer through the iPad cable.
1. Plug your iPad into your computer.
2. If iTunes opens up, close it. DO NOT SYNC.
3. PC-The auto import from camera should appear.
Import images as you would from a digital camera.
Mac-Open iPhoto and import.

30. THIS SECTION
App-­‐tivity
Task
Cards
!
Suggested
apps
for
general
outcomes.
!
Explore
ones
that
best
suite
your
context.

31. READING & LISTENING
Grade
Language
Arts
!
2.
2
-­‐
Experience
various
texts
-­‐
engage
in
a
variety
of
shared
and
independent
listening,
reading
and
viewing
experiences,
using
oral,
print
and
other
media
texts

32. App What it does Notes
Epic
Free Teacher
Account
Fantastic selection of
books for ages 4-12.
Some read alouds.
Sign up for a Free Teacher
Account: https://
www.getepic.com/educators/
Raz-Kids (free
with
subscription)
Levelled stories and
questions.
Tumblebooks
(Access from
Webpage)
Animated Books in
English and French.
If you don’t have an account, access
from: http://www.perthunionlibrary.ca/
tumblebooks.html Add this to your
iPad’s home screen.
Storyline Online
(Access from
webpage)
Actors reading aloud
stories. The stories are
animated.
http://
www.storylineonline.net/
Collins Big
Cat Books
Free
Option to read story on
own or with help. Can re-
create the story int the app.
6 different apps = 6
different stories.
READING & LISTENING

33. RETELLING TEXT & SPEAKING
Grade
3
Language
Arts
!
2.2
-­‐
Respond
to
text
-­‐
Tell
or
write
about
favourite
parts
of
oral,
print
or
other
media
texts.

34. App What it does Notes
Tellagami
Free or Edu
(4.99)
Create a talking avatar.You
can customize the
background by adding a
picture from your camera
roll.
Free version-Limited to 30
seconds; Saves to Camera roll.
Chatterpix
Kids
free
Insert a picture and draw a
mouth to create a taking
avatar.
30 second time limit. Saves to
camera roll.
Puppet Pals
(free & $5.97)
Create a puppet show with
characters and scenes.
Free version only has fairy tale
characters. Purchase to get all
characters and ability to add own
images. Saves to camera roll.
Puppet Pals 2
(free & School
Edition for $11.99)
Create a puppet show.
Scrolling background and
moving parts on the
characters.
Free version only has limited
characters. Purchase to get all
characters and ability to add own
images. Saves to camera roll.
Sock Puppets
(free & $2.99)
Create a puppet show with
sock puppets and props. Your
voice is changed to a puppet
voice in the playback.
30 second limit in the free
version. Must purchase to save to
camera roll.
RETELLING TEXT & SPEAKING

35. PRODUCING TEXT
Grade
4
Language
Arts
!
2.
4
-­‐
Create
original
text
-­‐
produce
oral,
print
and
other
media
texts
that
follow
a
logical
sequence,
and
demonstrate
clear
relationships
between
character
and
plot

36. App What it does Notes
Write About
This
free & $4.59
Writing prompts
provided. You can
record your voice
and write.
Limited prompts in free
version. Can create own
prompts in paid version.
Saves to Camera roll.
Sago Mini
Doodlecast
$4.59
Prompts provided and
you can ‘tell’ the story
with your voice and
drawings.
Saves to camera roll.
PRODUCING TEXT (WRITING PROMPTS)

37. App What it does Notes
Strip
Designer
$3.49
Create a comic strip. Several
templates. Insert own images
or draw your own.
Saves to Camera roll.
Bill Atkinson
Photocard
free
Insert your image for the
cover. Write your postcard
message on the other side.
Must sign in to ‘save’ work. You can
take screenshots of the front and
back to save the photo card without
signing in.
Book Creator
free & $5.79
Create a book with text,
images, voice over and videos.
Free version can create only one
book. Paid version-unlimited.
Books can be saved as ePubs and
exported to Google Drive.
Scribble Press
$4.59
Create a book using a
template or from scratch.
Cloze passages available.
Your books are saved in the app. If
you want to share with others, you
must have a free scribble press
account.
PRODUCING TEXT (WRITING)

38. App What it does Notes
iOS 8
Predictive
Text (free)
Text prediction
above your
keyboard in any app.
Co-Writer
22.99
Predictive text and
speech feedback.
Can be emailed or
shared to google drive.
RW for
Google (RW for
Google Subscription
required)
Adds the RW keyboard
to access word
prediction in any app.
Siri
Speech to text
conversion in any app.
Available on iPad 3 and
newer. Settings > General
> Siri
PRODUCING TEXT (WRITING SUPPORT)

39. WORK ON WORDS
Grade
1
Language
Arts
!
2.
1
-­‐
Use
comprehension
strategies
-­‐
identify
high
frequency
words
by
sight;

40. App What it does Notes
Sentence
Builder
(Abitalk) free
Arrange simple
sentences in the
correct order.
Sight Words
(BT-lite and
full)
Practice and learn
HFW
Word Bingo
(lite or 1.19)
4 games in full version.
Practice and learn sight
words.
Phonics
Vowels by
Abitalk free
Practice and learn
short, long and vowel
digraphs.
WORK ON WORDS

41. KINDERGARTEN STATION IDEAS
Wheels on the Bus (by
Duck Duck Moose) $1.99
(any Duck Duck Moose
app)
Abord the bus, read, sing, play;
spin the wheels, open and
close doors, swish the wipers
My Playhome (lite =
free; Full version 3.99)
Explore the play home and
move objects, open/close
doors and appliances, go on
the swings, etc.
Dexteria Jr (2.99) Fine motor and visual skills.
Toca Apps (various
prices 0.99)
Toca Kitchen
Monsters (free)
Creative play:Toca Tea Party-
Set up your tea party and eat
your snacks.
Lazoo: Squiggles (free) Choose a scene. Choose
tools and colours to complete
a picture that will animate
when tapping the go button.

42. KINDERGARTEN STATION IDEAS
LetterSchool 4.99 Printing skills
Wet Dry Try (HWT)
$6.99
Printing skills;Three levels of
difficulty.
Pocket Charts! Pro
4.99
Phonics, counting, shapes and
basic math
5 little monkeys (by
Kids Game Club by
TabTale) Free
Song, rhyming, colour, maze,
counting,

43. LITERACY STATIONS
● Introduce
tasks
gradually
(1
or
2
tools
to
start).
● use
the
tool
initially
as
a
teacher
guided
or
whole
class
activity.
● Work
with
partners
when
possible.
● Have
a
‘tech
team’
group
of
students.

44. LITERACY APP-TIVITIES
ORGANIZATION
by Monica Evon
● Create
a
‘menu’
of
activities.
!
● Use
task
cards,
booklets,
QR
codes,
etc
to
guide
students
to
resources.
!
● If
using
just
one
tech
centre,
create
a
rotation
(Eg:
Monday=
Group
1…)
!

45. TIPS FOR IPAD STATIONS
● Have
a
picture
of
the
app(s)
to
use
at
that
station.
!
● Create
task
cards
with
step
by
step
instructions.
Create
QR
Codes
with
a
voice
recording
or
explanation
of
the
task.
Vocaroo.com
allows
you
to
record
your
voice
and
creates
a
QR
Code
to
link
to
the
recording.
!

46. QR CODES: HOW TO
http://www.qrstuff.com

47. QR CODES: HOW TO
http://vocaroo.com/
Create an online voice recording
and QR Code linked to it.
1.
2. 3.

48. LITERACY STATIONS
• A
complete
copy
of
the
Literacy
Sta)on
Cards
are
available
from:
goo.gl/8mcoAZ
!
!
!
• To
edit
these,
go
to
File>Make
a
Copy.

49. LITERACY STATIONS
• Explore
the
literacy
sta)ons.
• Consider
how
you
could
use
this
(or
something
similar
in
your
classroom
context).
• Please
consider
other
ideas
and/or
apps
you
could
use
at
this
sta)on.
• We
will
debrief
and
share
at
the
end
of
the
explora)on
)me.

50. LITERACY STATIONS
DEBRIEF
Strengths
&
Stretches
• What
are
some
of
the
highlights?
• What
are
some
of
the
challenges?

51. STATION MANAGEMENT
Guided
Access
Selngs>General>Accessibility>Guided
Access
Allows
you
to
‘lock’
the
iPad
in
one
app.

53. PRODUCING MEDIA
Grade
6
Language
Arts
!
2.
4
-­‐
Create
original
text
-­‐
choose
life
themes
encountered
in
reading,
listening
and
viewing
activities,
and
in
own
experiences,
for
creating
oral,
print
and
other
media
texts

54. App What it does Notes
30hands
(free)
Add images and/or
video. Add voice
over.
Very easy to use. Can add
images from internet directly
in app. Saves to Camera roll.
iMovie (free
with newer
iPads)
Use the trailer feature to
create book trailers. Use
project feature to create a
movie with images, video
and voice.
Saves to camera roll.
SpliceVideo
editor (iPhone
App) free
Create a video with
images, video and voice
over.
Simple to use. Can be
glitchy.
Lego Movie
Maker App -
free
Create a stop-motion
animation. Edit and add
sound effects and voice
over.
Fun and easy to use! Saves
to camera roll.
PRODUCING MEDIA

55. DIGITAL STORYTELLING

56. DIGITAL STORYTELLING
CHALLENGE!
Consider
a
story
or
novel
you
will
use
with
your
class.
Create
a
short
(less
than
60s)
Book
Trailer
for
it.
App
Options:
Very
Simple
to
use.
Add
images
from
internet
and
record
voice.
Use
the
trailer
feature.
You
need
to
save
images
from
the
internet
to
your
camera
roll
first.

57. 30 Hands
57
Skip this step
New Presentation Give Title and Add Slides
Choose your type of slide
(photo or draw)
Choose your
photos. You can
choose more than
one at a time.

58. 30hands
58
Drag to re-arrange
your slides if
neccessary.
!
Tap on Begin
Recording
Record your
voice. Swipe
to move to
the next
slide.
Tap the arrow to
publish the video.
Save to camera
roll.

59. iMovie Trailer Feature
Example and Demo:

60. iMovie Trailer Feature
• Plan
• Sample Storyboards:
• http://goo.gl/WVnRnE
• http://goo.gl/bbFeJ6
• http://techind.wikispaces.com/iMovie
+Trailers

61. iMovie Trailer Feature
1. 2.
Press play to see a
preview of the theme.
3.
4.Add
your
credits
5.Add
your
photos
and/or
video. Edit
the titles.

62. iMovie Trailer Feature
7. Preview your movie.
8. Press the back arrow to export your movie.
9. Share your movie

63. iMovie Trailer Feature
10. Share your movie

64. iMovie Trailer Feature
How else could you use
the iMovie trailer feature?

65. I want my students to...
re-enact a scene using
models or create an
alternate version of a story.
The Bone Diggers Fairy Tale Parody

66. The Bone Diggers
This animation was filmed with the StoMo iPad app and edited in Splice.
The Lego Movie Maker app will allow you to create and edit all in one.

67. I want my students to...
Lego Movie
Maker Free
re-enact a scene using
models or create an
alternate version of a story.

68. Model Making Tips
• Keep your model simple - not too
many colours or details.
• Have large eyes and other
features that you can move (like
arms and hands).
• Your model must be able to
stand up on its own.!
• A model of a person should be
about 7-10 cm tall.

69. Making Your Scenery
• Keep your scenery simple.
• Keep the main details near the
bottom of the page. You may not
see all of your background when
you film.
• Letter sized paper works well.!
• You may want to make the
ground or floor that your models
will stand on.

70. Set Up:
•Use a stand for the iPad.
•Keep the iPad in the same
spot.
•The smaller the
movements, the
smoother the animation.

71. Grade 6 LA:
*express the same ideas in different forms and genres; compare
and explain the effectiveness of each for audience and purpose
Retell an alternative version of a fairytale
using stop motion animation.
71
Stop Motion Animation: Your Turn
1. Create plasticine or use lego/playmobile characters.
2. Film your animation using the Lego Movie Maker
app.
3. Add voice over and other effects.
4. Save to the camera roll.

72. 72
Lego Movie Maker App
1. Make a Movie 2.Title 3.Take Photos then DONE
4. Edit and add
narration or sound
effects.
5.Add music and effects
then DONE
6. Save to camera roll.

74. COLLABORATION TIME
Working in Grade (and/or Subject) level groups…
• Share ideas for how you may use some of the
tools explored today.
• Share your favourite resources or apps to use
in Language Arts in your classroom context.
!
!
Each group will be expected to share at least one
idea and one of their favourite resources or apps.

75. COLLABORATION TIME
Share your ideas, apps and
any other resources!

76. OTHER IPAD RESOURCES
• http://www.schrockguide.net/ipads-in-the-
classroom.html
• http://learninginhand.com/ipad/
• http://langwitches.wikispaces.com/iPad+Activities
• http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/26195

77. EXIT PASS
What’s your take away?
Karla
Holt
karla.holt@me.com
@karlaholt