Session delivered at ILILC4 at University of Southampton by Lisa Stevens exploring the pedagogy, application and use of iPads in the context of language learning in Primary education.

1. A Beginner’s Guide
to the iPad in the
Primary Language
Classroom.
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Lisa Stevens
February 2014
#ililc4
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bit.ly/lisiboipad
Image from Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/beglen/

2. WHERE ARE WE GOING?
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why use iPads?
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basic functions
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generic tools that can be
used across the curriculum
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language specific apps
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workflows
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sharing work
Image from Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/henriksent/

3. ?
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Why use iPads?
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What do you think?
Image from Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/honzasoukup/

4. What reasons are
given for using iPads
at this school?
http://padlet.com/wall/whyipads

6. Principles of learning:
A foundation for transforming K-12 education.
Being literate is at the heart of learning in every subject
area.
Learning is a social act
Learning about learning establishes a habit of inquiry
important in life long learning.
Assessing progress is part of learning.
Learning includes turning information into knowledge using
multimedia.
Learning occurs in a global context.

7. Principles of learning:
A foundation for transforming K-12 education.
Being literate is at the heart of learning in every subject
area.
Learning is a social act
Learning about learning establishes a habit of inquiry
important in life long learning.
Assessing progress is part of learning.
Learning includes turning information into knowledge using
multimedia.
Learning occurs in a global context.

8. Dr Ruben Puentedura
Silvia Tolisano

11. THE BASICS
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navigating around
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making bookmarks
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gestures
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saving battery life
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tricks
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finding things
Image from Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/devitogustavo/

12. APPS
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finding apps
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how do I know if they’re
any good?
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how do I get apps from
other iTunes stores?
Image from Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/phub/

13. SHARING
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email
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Dropbox
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Foldr
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Showbie
Image from Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/barrettelementary/

14. SPECIFIC APPS FOR
LANGUAGES
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storytelling and songs
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encouraging speaking
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vocabulary
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grammar
Image from Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/zwakausu/

15. GENERIC APPS ARE BEST!
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Popplet free/£2.99
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Pic Collage free
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Tellagami free
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BookCreator free/£2.99
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Morfo Booth free/in app purchases
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Puppet Pals HD - free + £1.99
Directors Pass
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Sock Puppets Complete - £2.49
Image from Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/oxtopus/

16. IT’S NOT ABOUT THE TECH
It’s another tool and it’s about what you do with it!

18. LISA STEVENS
lisibo@me.com
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http://lisibo.com
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Twitter - @lisibo
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